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 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-

tion, service or maintenance can cause injury, property 

damage or loss of life. Refer to this manual for assis-

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installer or local distributor.

SAFETY

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be used as a substitute for a fur-
nace to heat an entire home. Use 
for supplemental heat only.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

•  Do not store or use gasoline 

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or liquids in the vicinity of this 
or any other appliance.

•  Due to high temperatures, the 

appliance  should  be  located 

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furniture and draperies.

•  Do not place clothing or other 

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the appliance.

•  Never  leave  children  unat-

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 WARNING: Use solid wood 

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only.  When  processed  wood 

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poke or stir the logs while they 

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that  have  been  evaluated  for 

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caution markings on packaging 
prior to use.

IMPORTANT: Check local codes 

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Before  beginning  the  installation  of  the 
fireplace,  read  these  instructions  through 
completely.

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components are safe when installed accord-
ing to this installation manual. Unless you use 
DESA Heating, LLC components, which have 

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•  The  DESA  Heating,  LLC  warranty  will  be 

voided by and DESA Heating, LLC disclaims 
any responsibility for the following actions.
a. Modification  of  the  fireplace,  compo-

nents, doors, air inlet system and damper 
control.

b. Use of any component part not manu-

factured or approved by DESA Heat-
ing, LLC in combination with a DESA 
Heating, LLC fireplace system.

Proper installation is the most important step 
in  ensuring  safe  and  continuous  operation 

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codes  as  to  the  particular  requirements 
concerned with the installation of all factory 

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the manufacturer's instructions 

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use with this insert.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 2

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Fireplace Installation............................................ 4
Venting Installation .............................................. 5
Optional Gas Line Installation............................ 10

Brick Installation .................................................11
Glass Door Installation ...................................... 15
Operation and Maintenance Guidelines ............ 16
Replacement and Accessory Parts.................... 18
Technical Service............................................... 19

Summary of Contents for F48H

Page 1: ...YHQWHG JDV ORJ DSSURYHG WR ANS Z21 60 Z21 84 or RGA 2 72 standards or for use with a vent free gas log heater approved toANS Z21 11 2 standard 7KLV ZRRG EXUQLQJ UHSODFH FRPSOLHV ZLWK 8 CAN ULS S610 M8...

Page 2: ...re beginning the installation of the fireplace read these instructions through completely 7KLV 6 HDWLQJ UHSODFH DQG LWV components are safe when installed accord ing to this installation manual Unless...

Page 3: ...Straps Provided Hearth Spacer Required for Combustible Floor 0 to Bottom 12 Min Each Side Hearth Extension 72 X 20 Outside Air Access Location 1 5 Airspace Back and Sides 2 Chimney Airspace Clearance...

Page 4: ...per clear ances see Figures 1 and 2 RQVLGHU D ORFDWLRQ ZKHUH WKH UHSODFH will not be affected by drafts air condition ing ducts windows or doors 3 A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof...

Page 5: ...Fireplace Front Elevated Ember Protector Ember Protector Seal Gap Hearth Extension 51 1 HDUWK H WHQVLRQ is to be installed only as shown in Figure 3 MANTELS A mantel may be installed if desired see F...

Page 6: ...ined above making sure that both inner and outer pipe sections are locked together When installing double wall snap lock chim ney together it is important to assure the joint between chimney sections...

Page 7: ...sts on return elbow Straps must be securely nailed to rafters or joists see Figure 8 details A and B 3 Maximum length of pipe between supports UHWXUQ HOERZ RU 6 0 LV RI DQJOH UXQ 0D LPXP RI WZR DQJOH...

Page 8: ...Min of 8 PENETRATING THE ROOF To maintain a 2 clearance to the pipe on a roof with a pitch a rectangular opening must be cut 1 Determine center point through which pipe will penetrate roof 2 Determine...

Page 9: ...e Figure 14 Apply waterproof caulk around perimeter of collar to provide a proper seal Figure 14 Storm Collar Chimney Pipe Waterproof Caulk Storm Collar Flashing Terminations Spark Arrestor 7KH UHSODF...

Page 10: ...10 Foot Rule Seal Opening with Refractory Cement Outside of Fireplace Gas Line Conduit Repack Insulation Incoming 1 2 Black Iron Pipe Side Firebrick Finished Side Provide Enough Threaded End for Fitt...

Page 11: ...l ignite if heavily heated WARNING When using a decorative vented gas log the damper must be removed or permanently locked in the fully open position and the glass doors must be in the fully open posi...

Page 12: ...F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L F U L L...

Page 13: ...3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Box 5 Right 1 1 1 TOTAL 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX BRICK MATRIX Continued BRICK MATRIX PAN PAO PAP PB PC PD PE PF PG PH PJ PK Box 1 Hearth Box 2 Rear Lower 8 2...

Page 14: ...towel over bucket making sure it is directly on the surface of grout mixture This will keep mixture moist and it will not dry out before use 5 Begin grouting by first doing a Filler 3DVV 7KLV LV GRQH...

Page 15: ...op door rail Door is installed when top door pin snaps into spring clip see Figure 25 page 16 2 Repeat step 1 for remaining door I RX QG GRRUV GR QRW FORVH SURSHUO RU GR not appear level or straight p...

Page 16: ...GRRUV RSHU DWHV PXFK GLIIHUHQWO WKDQ D UHSODFH ZLWK DQ RSHQ IURQW UHSODFH ZLWK JODVV GRRUV KDV D limited amount of air for combustion FHVVLYH KHDW ZLWKLQ UHSODFH FDQ UHVXOW LI WRR ODUJH D UH LV EXLOW...

Page 17: ...r unvented room heaters ANSI Z21 11 2 are WR EH LQVWDOOHG LQ WKLV UHSODFH DAMPER HANDLE OPERATION The damper handle opens and closes the damper blade and is located in the upper rear VLGH RI UHSODFH M...

Page 18: ...DM 24 12DM 36 12DM 48 12DM 12 12HT 18 12HT 24 12HT 36 12HT and 48 12HT 30 OFFSET AND RETURN 30E 12DM and 30E 12HT GRATE 109496 01 Model GM50 EMBER PROTECTOR EP36 OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR FLOOR INS...

Page 19: ...ERVICE OPTIONAL ASH LIP KIT BRICKS AL48 OPTIONAL HEARTH SPACER HS48 24 ROUND WOODNOOK DHR 24 You may have further questions about installa tion operation or troubleshooting If so con tact DESA Heating...

Page 20: ...NOT A UPC 118116 01 Rev D 10 07 118116 01 DESA Heating LLC 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 1 866 672 6040...

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