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DESA 

INTERNATIONAL 

          

2701 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            PN 56095 

P.O. 

BOX 

90024 

             

REV 

BOWLING GREEN, KY 42102-9004           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   6/00 

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 optional accessory items when needed. Keep it with your other important papers. 

 

                                                                                                                                    

36” Open Corner Circulating (louvered) 

                                                                        

Wood Burning Fireplace 

                                                                          Models: 36 LM Left Side Opening / 36RM Right Side Opening 
                                                                           Includes: Manual Variable Control Fan System, Combustion   

 

 

 

 

 

                                  

Air Kit and Bi-Fold Doors with Brushed Brass finish 

                                             INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

  ALWAYS LEAVE GLASS 

DOORS FULLY OPENED OR FULLY CLOSED 
WHEN OPERATING THIS

 

FIREPLACE.

 

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 vent-free log can only be 
installed in an aftermarket (completion of sale, not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer), permanently located, manufactured 
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.  A DESA hood must be installed when using a vent-free gas log heater (see 
Accessories, p. 10) 

This firebox meets the construction and safety standards of H.U.D. for 
application in mobile homes when installed according to these instructions. 

ALL DIMENSIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE IN 
INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 

Summary of Contents for 36 LM

Page 1: ...UCTIONS WARNING ALWAYS LEAVE GLASS DOORS FULLY OPENED OR FULLY CLOSED WHEN OPERATING THIS FIREPLACE 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 vent free log can only be installed in an aftermarket completion of sale ...

Page 2: ... 3 6 OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION PG 4 7 FAN KIT ASSEMBLY PG 4 8 CHIMNEY PIPE INSTALLATION PG 4 5 6 9 TERMINATIONS PG 6 10 FINISHING YOUR FIREPLACE PG 7 11 MANTELS PG 7 12 GLASS DOORS PG 7 13 GAS LINE INSTALLATIONS PG 8 14 FIRESTOP SPACER PG 9 15 DAMPER OPERATION PG 9 16 TECHNICAL SERVICE PG 9 17 REPLACEMENT AND TECHNICAL PARTS PG 10 ...

Page 3: ... the cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier 4 An outside air kit is included with this fireplace For more details refer to section on outside air kit installation on page 4 WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A BEDROOM MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Back and sides of fireplace 3 4 Min Note the clearance is not required at the nailing flanges Ceiling to Top of Opening 66 1 4 Min ...

Page 4: ... prevent corrosion STEP 6 Using screws or nails secure the fireplace to the framing through flanges located on the sides of the fireplace see figure 4 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 construction in front of the fireplace Use DESA hearth extension see acc...

Page 5: ...t chimney systems for manufactured houses require a standard straight installation as described in this section Important If the height of the chimney assembly exceeds requirements for transportation of the home the chimney installation may be completed after the home is sited Note the termination must always be installed after the home is sited ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SY...

Page 6: ...he firestop assembly and thimble to desired angle and secure with screws provided Insert the thimble and firestop into the prepared opening and secure to the ceiling by nailing through the firestop flanges The thimble should be even with or above the roofline Thimble extensions are available as an option when required See accessories on page 10 NOTE If there is a second story in the home firestop ...

Page 7: ...p terminations In any case refer to the installation instructions supplied with the termination The terminations approved for this fireplace are the RT 8DM and RTL 8DM Figure 14 shows an RTL 8DM round top termination IMPORTANT Terminations are required but can be installed once the manufactured house is sited CAUTION DO NOT SEAL OPENINGS ON THE ROOFTOP FLASHING FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 8: ...ce of the fireplace The clearances from the side of the fireplace to any combustible material and wall should fall within the limits shown in figure 17 Example 1 figure 18 The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible materials and protrudes 3 3 8 from the wall the fireplace is installed in This combustible material must be a minimum of 8 from the side of the fireplace opening Example ...

Page 9: ... released Remove fragmented portions of refractory see figure 20 STEP 2 Remove gas line cover plate on rear of fireplace and pull out insulation from gas line conduit sleeve Save insulation for reuse STEP 3 Run a inch black iron gas line into the fireplace through the rear at 11 inches from the floor and through gas line conduit sleeve if using a raised platform add height Provide sufficient gas l...

Page 10: ...in the keyway slot will free the damper blade to automatically open To close reach in and push the handle back into the keyhole slot then pull down and forward to lock it in place see figure 23 FOR FURTHER OPERATING GUIDELINES INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO YOUR HOMEOWNERS GUIDE OR CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installa...

Page 11: ...Double Wall Pipe 1 3 0 18 8DM 18 Double Wall Pipe 0 0 2 FST A Adjustable Firestop Thimble 1 1 1 6F 8 Roof Flashing 1 1 1 VSC1 8DM Storm Collar 1 1 1 RTL 8DM Round Cap Termination 1 1 1 VENT KITS USE FOR MOST COMMON MANUFACTURED MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS SEE BELOW PART NUMBERS VENT KIT ACCESSORY PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Page 12: ...Double Wall Pipe 1 3 0 18 8DM 18 Double Wall Pipe 0 0 2 FST A Adjustable Firestop Thimble 1 1 1 6F 8 Roof Flashing 1 1 1 VSC1 8DM Storm Collar 1 1 1 RTL 8DM Round Cap Termination 1 1 1 VENT KITS USE FOR MOST COMMON MANUFACTURED MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS SEE BELOW PART NUMBERS VENT KIT ACCESSORY PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

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