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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-

tance  or  additional  information.  Consult  a  qualified 
installer or local distributor.

TaBle oF conTenTs

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

Specifications

 ...................................................... 3

Fireplace Installation

............................................ 4

Venting Installation

 .............................................. 6

Optional Gas Line Installation

............................ 10

Glass Door Installation

 ...................................... 12

Operation and Maintenance Guidelines

 ............ 13

Replacement Parts

 ............................................ 14

Technical Service

............................................... 15

Accessories

 ....................................................... 15

saFeTy

IMPORTANT: Check local codes 

before installing this fireplace.

Before  beginning  the  installation  of  the 
fireplace,  read  these  instructions  through 
completely.
•  This DESA Heating, LLC fireplace and its 

components are safe when installed ac

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cording to this installation manual. Unless 
you use DESA Heating, LLC components, 
which have been designed and tested for 
the fireplace system, you may cause a fire 
hazard.

•  The DESA Heating, LLC warranty will be 

voided  by  and  DESA  Heating,  LLC  dis

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claims any responsibility for the following 
actions.
a.  Modification  of  the  fireplace,  com

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ponents,  doors,  air  inlet  system  and 
damper control.

b.  Use of any component part not manu

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factured or approved by DESA Heat

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ing, LLC in combination with a DESA 
Heating, LLC fireplace system.

Proper installation is the most important step 
in  ensuring  safe  and  continuous  operation 
of  the  fireplace.  Consult  the  local  building 
codes  as  to  the  particular  requirements 
concerned with the installation of all factory 
built fireplaces.

 WARNING: Do not install a 

fireplace insert in this firebox un-

less the manufacturer's instruc-

tions with the insert specifically 

state  this  fireplace  has  been 

tested for use with the insert.

This fireplace is not intended to be 

used as a substitute for a furnace 

to heat an entire home. Use for 

supplemental heat only.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

•  Do not store or use gasoline 

or any other flammable vapors 

or liquids in the vicinity of this 

or any other appliance.

•  Due to high temperatures, the 

appliance  should  be  located 

out  of  traffic  and  away  from 

furniture and draperies.

•  Do not place clothing or other 

flammable materials on or near 

the appliance.

•  Never  leave  children  unat-

tended when a fire is burning 

in the fireplace.

 WARNING: Use solid wood or 

processed solid fuel firelogs only. 

When processed wood fuel fire 

logs are used, do not poke or stir 

the logs while they are burning. 

Use only fire logs that have been 

evaluated for the application in 

fireplace  and  refer  to  fire  log 

warnings and caution markings 

on packaging prior to use.

Summary of Contents for (V)G36

Page 1: ...ies with UL127 CAN ULS S610 M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT APPLIANCE FOR CANADA The authority having jurisdiction such as the municipal building department fire department etc should be contacted bef...

Page 2: ...omponent 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...

Page 3: ...ACH SIDE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE MINIMUM 12 TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL HEARTH EXTENSION 74 X 20 1 CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL TERMINATION SQUARE CH...

Page 4: ...et This measurement includes fireplace chimney sections and height of termination assembly at level of the flue gas outlet see Figure 15 page 9 28 25 58 125 67 125 45 25 Figure 1 Framing Dimensions 86...

Page 5: ...e 3 WARNING Hearthextension is to be installed only as shown in Figure 3 Fireplace Installation Continued Figure 3 Hearth Extension Seal Gap Fireplace Front Ember Protector Fireplace Front Raised Hear...

Page 6: ...equired for Wall Installation Air Inlet Eyebrow Vented Crawl Space Check Local Codes Before Installing in a Vented Crawl Space Optional Outside air Kit Model ak4 ak4f Installation of an outside air ki...

Page 7: ...th of double wall pipe see offset chart and Figure 7 2 Chimney weight above offset rests on return elbow Straps must be securely nailed to rafters or joists see Figure 8 details a and b 3 Maximum leng...

Page 8: ...th Attic Space Above Ceiling Existing Ceiling Frame Firestop Spacer Screws or Staples Min of 8 Firestop Spacer Screws or Staples Min of 8 Penetrating the roof To maintain a 1 clearance to the pipe on...

Page 9: ...area and flashing base Secure in position by nailing through shingles see Figure 13 DO NOT NAIL THROUGH FLASHING CONE Figure 14 Storm Collar Chimney Pipe Waterproof Caulk Storm Collar Flashing Install...

Page 10: ...shed Side Refractory Knockout Plug Outside of Fireplace Gas Line Conduit Insulation Gas Conduit Cover 1 2 Dowel Remove Knockout Optional Gas Line Installation CAUTION Do not seal open ingsontherooftop...

Page 11: ...E FOR LEAK TESTING AND DO NOT OPER ATEANYAPPLIANCE IFALEAK IS DETECTED LEAK TESTING SHOULD BE DONE BYAQUALI FIED SERVICE PERSON Seal Opening with Refractory Cement Outside of Fireplace Gas Line Condui...

Page 12: ...y open doors enough so that you can access spring clips with a phillips screwdriver Tighten screws See Figure 23 Figure 22 Installing Bi Fold Doors Spring Clip Insert Pin into Spring Clip Pivot Hole I...

Page 13: ...rsfullyopenedordoorsfully closed Doors ifleftpartlyopen may draw gas and flame out of the fireplace opening creating risks of both fire and smoke Cleaning Glass Clean glass with any commercial glass c...

Page 14: ...s 116084 02 G36 Models Right Brick Refractory 116082 01 VG36 Models 116082 02 G36 Models Left Brick Refractory 116081 01 VG36 Models 116081 02 G36 Models Rear Brick Refractory 116083 01 VG36 Models 11...

Page 15: ...eady You can also visit DESA Heating LLC s web site at www desatech com Replacement Parts Continued Accessories Bi Fold Glass Door BDG36 36 Black Finish BDG36B 36 Brushed Brass Finish BDG36P 36 Platin...

Page 16: ...2 Pitch SQUARE CHASE TOP TERMINATION STL 12D Round ToP TErminations RLT 12D and RLT 12HT DESA Heating LLC 2701 Industrial Drive Bowling Green KY 42101 www desatech com NOT A UPC 116010 01 Rev E 06 08...

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