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10. Have venting system inspected annually by
a qualified service person. If needed, have
venting system cleaned or repaired. See
Cleaning and Maintenance
, page 0.
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 adequate
clearances around air openings 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.
0. Provide adequate clearances around
air openings.
unPaCkInG
The following items are packed inside the
firebox. Remove before positioning firebox
into framing.
saFety InFormatIon
Continued
• 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.
IntroduCtIon
Models M36E(P)(B,H), VM36E(P)(B,H),
M4E(P)(B,H) and VM4E(P)(B,H) are
vented gas fireplaces that use an electronic
control valve and electronic 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.
Models M36E(B,H), VM36E(B,H), M4E(B,H)
and VM4E(B,H) are factory equipped for
use with natural gas and must be converted
when intended for use with propane/LP gas.
A respective model PCBE-36 or PCBE-4
conversion kit may be purchased for simple
conversion to propane/LP gas. See
Acces-
sories
, page 9.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before beginning the installation of your
appliance, read these instructions through
completely.
This DESA appliance and its approved compo-
nents are safe when installed according to this
installation manual and are operated as recom-
mended by DESA. Unless you use DESA ap-
proved components tested for this appliance,
YOU MAY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD!
The DESA warranty will be voided by and
DESA disclaims any responsibility for the
following actions :
A) Modification of the appliance or any of the
components.
