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DESA INTERNATIONAL 

2701 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                P/N 109036-01 

P.O. BOX 90024  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                      

REV C

 

BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101-9004 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                         

3/02

 

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.  A DESA hood must be installed when
using a vent-free gas log heater (see Accessories, p. 12). 

WARNING:  Always leave glass doors fully opened or fully closed when operating this fireplace. 

 

(V)B42

 

 

42” smooth face

 

(V)B42I

  

42” smooth face with insulation

 

(V) 

      (V)B42L 

 

42” circulating

 

(V)B42LI

 

 

42” circulating with insulation

 

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

ALL DIMENSIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE IN 
INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

 

Summary of Contents for VB42

Page 1: ...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 st...

Page 2: ...DE AIR KIT INSTALLATION PG 3 7 FAN BLOWER KIT ASSEMBLY PG 4 8 CHIMNEY PIPE AND OFFSET INSTALLATION PG 4 5 9 FIRESTOP SPACERS PG 5 10 FLASHING AND TERMINATION PG 6 7 11 FINISHING YOUR FIREPLACE PG 7 12...

Page 3: ...l to Opening of unit 12 minimum Top Spacers 0 minimum Mantel Clearances see page 8 Mantels Chimney Outer Pipe Surfaces 2 minimum MINIMUM MAXIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT The minimum height of the chimney measur...

Page 4: ...the fireplace HEARTH EXTENSION A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 16 in front of and a minimum of 8 beyond each side of the fireplace opening is required to protect combustible floor construct...

Page 5: ...nd a wire spacer The pipe sections must be assembled independently as the chimney is installed When connecting chimney directly to the fireplace the inner flue pipe section must be installed first wit...

Page 6: ...ipe passes through a framed opening into an attic space the firestop must be placed into an attic floor as shown in figure 11 PENETRATING THE ROOF OFFSET RISE A B 48 36 24 18 12 4 3 8 16 3 8 9 3 4 25...

Page 7: ...ASHING INSTALLATION V6F 8DM or V12F 8DM Determine the flashing to be used with the roof opening chart Slide flashing over pipe until base is flat against roof Replace as many shingles as needed to cov...

Page 8: ...prevent smoke spillage from one termination to another We suggest that terminations be separated at least 24 inches center to center and stacked at vertical height difference of 18 inches see figure 1...

Page 9: ...lowed to assure that both the fireplace and the glass door retain their beauty and function properly Both the flue damper and the glass doors must be fully opened before starting the fire This will pr...

Page 10: ...for fitting connection see figure 22 NOTE Secure incoming gas line to wood framing to provide rigidity for threaded end STEP 4 Repack insulation around gas line and into sleeve opening Seal any gaps b...

Page 11: ...ace see figure 24 FOR FURTHER OPERATING GUIDELINES INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO YOUR HOMEOWNERS GUIDE OR CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have question...

Page 12: ...AMPER 1 44 11308 RIVET ALUMINUM 4 15 108298 02 WELDMENT FRONT FACE 1 45 11412 COTTER PIN 1 1 2 x 1 16 2 15a 108298 01 WELDMENT FRONT FACE 1 46 14607 SWITCH ROCKER 1 16 108302 01 DEFLECTOR AIR 1 47 146...

Page 13: ...11a For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS...

Page 14: ...12 For more information visit www desatech com REPLACEMENT PARTS ACCESSORY PARTS...

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