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11. Keep the area around your fireplace
clear of combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapor and liquids.
Do not run fireplace where these are
used or stored. Do not place items such
as clothing or decorations on or around
fireplace.
12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal,
paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace.
Use only the gas type indicated on fire-
place nameplate.
14. This appliance, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the
National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70
or the
Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.1
.
15. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air in any way. Provide
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adequate clearances around air open-
ings into the combustion chamber along
with adequate accessibility clearance for
servicing and proper operation.
16. Do not install fireplace directly on carpet-
ing, vinyl tile or any combustible material
other than wood. The fireplace must set
on a metal or wood panel extending the
full width and depth of the fireplace.
17. Do not use fireplace if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualified service person to arrange
for replacement of the unit.
18. Do not operate fireplace if any log is
broken.
19. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchang-
er insert or other accessory not approved
for use with this fireplace.
20. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
uNPaCkING
The following items are packed inside the
firebox. Remove before positioning firebox
into framing.
• Transition Collar - For vent connection
• Ceramic Log Pack - Shrink-wrapped on
cardboard
• Three (3) plastic bags containing lava rock,
pan and ember materials
• Rear Log - Remove the two plastic quick
ties from around the burner and grate
• Grate Stand - Lift off of burner pan
Check all items for any shipping damage. If
damaged, promptly inform dealer or distributor
where you bought the product.
Safely retain these items for later installation.
Models M36(P)(B,H), VM36(P)(B,H),
M42(P)(B,H) and VM42(P)(B,H) are vented
gas fireplaces that use a millivolt gas control
valve with a millivolt ignition system. A 6" B-
Type venting system and a listed type vent cap
are not supplied but are required for proper
operation. See venting instructions on pages
9 and 10.
WARNING: This gas appli-
ance must not be connected to
a chimney flue servicing a solid
fuel burning appliance.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before beginning the installation of your
appliance, read these instructions through
completely.
This DESA Heating, LLC appliance and its
approved components are safe when installed
according to this installation manual and are
operated as recommended by DESA Heating,
LLC. Unless you use DESA Heating, LLC ap-
proved components tested for this appliance,
YOU MAY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD!
The DESA Heating, LLC warranty will be
voided by and DESA Heating, LLC disclaims
any responsibility for the following actions :
A) Modification of the appliance or any of the
components.
B) Use of any component part not approved
by DESA Heating, LLC in combination
with this appliance.
C) Installation and/or operation in a manner
other than instructed in this manual.
D) Burning of anything other than the type of
gas approved for use in this gas appliance.
