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DESA 

2701 

INDUSTRIAL 

DRIVE 

       

                              P/N 112435-01

 

P.O. BOX 90024  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                      REV K 

BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101-9004 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                        07/05

 

www.desatech.com

 

SAVE THIS BOOK 

This book is valuable.  In addition to instructing you 
on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also 
contains information that will enable you to obtain 
replacement parts or accessory items when needed.  
Keep it with your other important papers. 

This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning 
fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved 
to ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 or RGA 2-72 standards or 
for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to 
ANS Z21.11.2 standard.   

WARNING:  Always leave glass doors fully 

opened or fully closed when operating this fireplace. 

 

(V)GM36

  36

” wood burning masonry fireplace with insulation 

 
(V)GM42

  

42” wood burning masonry fireplace with insulation 

   (V)GM42H

  

42” wood burning herringbone masonry fireplace  

 

 

 

 

with insulation 

(V)GM50

  

50” wood burning masonry fireplace with insulation 

   (V)GM50H

  

50” wood burning herringbone masonry fireplace  

 

 

 

 

with insulation 

 

INSTALLATION  

INSTRUCTIONS 

OMNI Test Laboratories 

PATENT 

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Summary of Contents for (V)GM36

Page 1: ...lace or for use with a vented gas log approved to ANS Z21 60 Z21 84 or RGA 2 72 standards or for use with a vent free gas log heater approved to ANS Z21 11 2 standard WARNING Always leave glass doors...

Page 2: ...LINEAL GAIN PG 6 8 CHIMNEY PIPE AND OFFSET INSTALLATION PG 6 7 9 FIRESTOP SPACERS PG 7 10 FLASHING AND TERMINATION PG 8 9 11 MANTEL CLEARANCE PG 9 10 12 FINISHING YOUR FIREPLACE PG 10 13 OPTIONAL GLA...

Page 3: ...1 For more information visit www desatech com SPECIFICATIONS 50 MODEL ALL DIMENSIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE IN INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED...

Page 4: ...2 For more information visit www desatech com SPECIFICATIONS 42 MODEL ALL DIMENSIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE IN INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED...

Page 5: ...3 For more information visit www desatech com SPECIFICATIONS 36 MODEL ALL DIMENSIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE IN INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED...

Page 6: ...12 GM36 Top Spacers 0 minimum Mantel Clearances see page 8 Mantels Chimney Outer Pipe Surfaces 2 minimum 1 GM36 MINIMUM MAXIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT The minimum height of the chimney measured from the base...

Page 7: ...e of galvanized sheet metal 28 gage minimum to prevent corrosion STEP 6 Using screws or nails secure the fireplace to the framing through flanges located on the sides of the fireplace HEARTH EXTENSION...

Page 8: ...aking sure that both the inner and outer pipe sections are locked together When installing double wall snap lock chimney together it is important to assure the joint between the chimney sections is lo...

Page 9: ...e complete separation from one floor space to another or attic space as required by most codes When the double wall pipe passes through a framed opening into an attic space the firestop must be placed...

Page 10: ...ing chart Slide flashing over pipe until base is flat against roof Replace as many shingles as needed to cover exposed area and flashing base Secure in position by nailing through shingles see figure...

Page 11: ...d must be at least 2 feet above the highest point of the roof that is within a horizontal distance of 10 feet see figure 16 MANTELS A mantel may be installed if desired see figure 17 Woodwork such as...

Page 12: ...evenly The tempered glass will withstand a gradual temperature rise to 550 degrees Fahrenheit which is more than a normal fire will generate Such materials as pitch wax laden logs very dry mill end l...

Page 13: ...ement or commercial furnace cement Install the gas appliance or cap off gas line if desired If you install a decorative gas appliance vented gas log the decorative gas appliance must comply with the S...

Page 14: ...r up will free the outside air door to open Pulling the lever down will lock the door close FOR FURTHER OPERATING GUIDELINES INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO YOUR HOMEOWNERS GUIDE...

Page 15: ...ce NOTE The left and right panels have identical bricks See instruction on page 19 before installing brick S NOTE INSTALLATION OF BRICK SHOULD BE DONE AFTER THE FIREPLACE IS PLACED IN A PERMANENT LOCA...

Page 16: ...e bricks in this sequence NOTE The left and right panels have identical bricks See section on page 19 before installing brick S NOTE INSTALLATION OF BRICK SHOULD BE DONE AFTER THE FIREPLACE IS PLACED...

Page 17: ...ortant to install the bricks in this sequence NOTE The left and right panels have identical bricks See section on page 19 before installing brick S NOTE INSTALLATION OF BRICK SHOULD BE DONE AFTER THE...

Page 18: ...9 3 3 3 3 1 1 TOTAL 37 6 6 6 6 6 6 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 2 0 3 BRICK MATRIX R S T U V W X Y Z AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AI BOX 1 HEARTH 42 2 2 2 2 2 2 BOX 2 REAR 42 2 BOX 3 LEFT or RIGHT 42 1 1 BOX 3 LEFT or...

Page 19: ...ULD BE DONE AFTER THE FIREPLACE IS PLACED IN A PERMANENT LOCATION HM HZ HO HJ HJ HJ HR HG HG HI HI HN HEARTH PANEL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL HL HL HL HL HL HL HAAF HA...

Page 20: ...or right panel It is important to install the bricks in this sequence NOTE INSTALLATION OF BRICK SHOULD BE DONE AFTER THE FIREPLACE IS PLACED IN A PERMANENT LOCATION HL HL HL HL HL HAAF HAAF HAAF HAAF...

Page 21: ...NOTE INSTALLATION OF BRICK SHOULD BE DONE AFTER THE FIREPLACE IS PLACED IN A PERMANENT LOCATION HL HXX HAAH HVV HAAH HAAH HAAH HVV HVV HWW HAAG HAAF HAAF HAAF HF HJ HF HF HF HE HAAG FULL FULL FULL HL...

Page 22: ...32 3 3 5 3 1 8 1 6 12 1 9 BRICK MATRIX HM HN HO HZ HAA HBB HCC HDD HEE HFF HGG HHH BOX 1 HEARTH 42 1 1 1 1 1 1 BOX 2 REAR 42 1 1 BOX 3 LEFT 42 1 1 1 BOX 4 RIGHT 42 TOTAL 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 BRICK...

Page 23: ...k firmly into the brick housing until it snaps The groove line on the side of the brick will come in contact with the flange on the brick housing This secures the brick into the housing INSTALLING BRI...

Page 24: ...xture that might have gotten onto the brick will easily wipe off 2 In a heavy duty mixing bucket pour seven 7 cups of water in first then add in 4 5 lbs half of one bag provided of sand and 4 5 lbs of...

Page 25: ...e joint should now be flush with the brick surface 8 Using a Joint Striker force the grout mixture into the joint and sweep back and forth until the grout is smooth and round If when pressing the grou...

Page 26: ...re using flat head screws provided INSTALLING DOOR FRAME To install glass door frame construct an opening see table below on the front face of the fireplace Insert door frame into face opening and tig...

Page 27: ...top pins slide into door track Door is installed when top door pin snaps into spring clip Repeat step for remaining door If you find the doors do not close properly or do not appear level or straight...

Page 28: ...26 For more information visit www desatech com REPLACEMENT AND ACCESSORY PARTS...

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