background image

For more information, visit 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 re-
placement 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 standard or for use with a vent-free 
gas log heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard. A 
DESA Heating, LLC hood must be installed when using 
a vent-free log heater (see 

Accessories

, page 18).

This  wood  burning  fireplace  complies  with  UL127-
CAN/ULS-S610-M87  standard  as  a  FACTORY  BUILT 

APPLIANCE.

FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction (such 
as the municipal building department, fire department, 

etc.) should be contacted before installation to deter-
mine the need to obtain a permit.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Wood burning Fireplace

oWner’S operaTion and 

inSTallaTion Manual

Model b42li-M

ICBO #ER-3507

Summary of Contents for B42LI-M

Page 1: ...r use with a vent free gas log heater approved to ANS Z21 11 2 standard A DESA Heating LLC hood must be installed when using a vent free log heater see Accessories page 18 This wood burning fireplace complies with UL127 CAN ULS S610 M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT APPLIANCE FOR CANADA The authority having jurisdiction such as the municipal building department fire department etc should be contacte...

Page 2: ...amageor loss of life Refer to this manual for assistance or additional in formation Consult a qualified installer or local distributor IMPORTANT Check local codes before installing this fireplace Before beginning installation of this fireplace read these instructions through completely This DESA Heating LLC fireplace and its components are safe when installed ac cording to this installation manual...

Page 3: ...PACE TO COMBUSTIBLE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD 0 TO MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE GAS LINE KNOCK OUT AIR KIT KNOCK OUTS ROUND TOP TERMINATION GAS LINE KNOCK OUTS LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE NOT LESS THAN 14 TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL SQUARE CHASE TOP TERMINATION 8 25 10 375 13 37 5 33 44 42 21 5 32 6 5 38 85 14 438 1 375 25 375 7 7 1 8 25 14 44 1 1 75 0 625 28 5 21 125 ...

Page 4: ...ure ment includes fireplace chimney sections and height of termination assembly at level of flue gas outlet see Figure 18 page 11 Framing 1 Frame opening for fireplace using dimen sions shown in Figures 1 and 2 2 If fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting tile other than ceramic or any combustible material other than wood flooring fireplace must be installed upon a metal or wood panel e...

Page 5: ...obtained from manufacturer or supplier of noncombustible material If hearth extension is to be covered use noncombustible mate rial such as tile slate brick concrete metal glass marble stone etc Provide a means to prevent hearth extension from shifting and seal gap between fireplace frame and hearth extension with a noncombustible material see Figure 3 WARNING Hearthextension is to be installed on...

Page 6: ...ptional with this fireplace for circulating models only Use of blowers or fans other than those manufactured by DESA Heating LLC voids warranty Fan is operated by pressing rocker switch see Figure 6 in lower right hand corner of fireplace face Blower is operated by turning control knob not shown Fan blower kit electrical connections are made through electrical cover plate on side of fireplace a sh...

Page 7: ...Installation Air Inlet Eyebrow Vented Crawl Space Check Local Codes Before Installing in a Vented Crawl Space Venting Installation Optional Outside air Kit Model AK4 AK4F Installation of outside air kit should be per formed during rough framing of fireplace due to the nature of it s location Outside combus tion air is accessed through a vented crawl space AK4F or through a sidewall AK4 See Figure ...

Page 8: ...e obstructed Never use blown insulation to fill chimney enclosure Continue to assemble chimney sections as outlined making sure that both inner and outer pipe sections are locked together When installing double wall snap lock chimney to gether it is important to assure joint between chimney sections is locked Check by pulling chimney upward after locking Chimney will not come apart if properly loc...

Page 9: ...60 3 4 1 1 33 66 1 1 36 71 1 1 38 1 4 75 2 41 1 4 80 1 4 1 1 1 45 86 3 4 2 46 3 4 89 1 2 1 1 1 51 97 1 1 53 1 4 101 2 1 56 1 4 106 1 4 2 59 1 4 111 1 2 1 1 1 61 3 4 115 1 2 2 1 64 3 4 120 3 4 2 1 68 1 4 127 1 2 70 130 2 1 1 74 1 4 137 1 2 1 2 1 76 3 4 141 1 2 1 2 1 79 3 4 146 3 4 4 OFFSET CHART 22 50 FT SYSTEM HEIGHT 2 Min Straps Straps Straps Straps Detail A Return Elbow Detail B Angle Firestop S...

Page 10: ...round perimeter of flashing to provide a proper seal Firestop Spacers FS 8DM Firestop spacers are required at each point where chimney penetrates a floor space Their purpose is to establish and maintain required clearance between chimney and combustible materials When pipe passes through a framed opening into a living space above firestop must be placed onto ceiling from below as shown in Figure 1...

Page 11: ...rmination being used Flashing Cone Venting Installation Continued Attach Bracket Tabs to Outer Pipe 3 Places Secure with Screws RTL 8DM Level of Flue Gas Outlet Caulk Collar Flashing Underlap Shingles Bottom Only Figure 17 Termination Overlap Shingles Top and Sides Terminations with 16 slip pipe sections are available RTT 8DM and RTTL 8DM are approved for flashing installations When needed these a...

Page 12: ... contact with sides and top around fireplace face It is important that combustible materials do not overlap face itself Brick glass tile or other noncombustible materials may overlap front face provided they do not obstruct essential openings such as louvered slots When overlapping with a noncombustible facing material use only noncombustible mortar or adhesive 30E 8DM EFFECTIVE HEIGHT OF TERMINAT...

Page 13: ...nd refractory knockout hole with refractory cement or commercial furnace cement Install gas appliance or cap off gas line if desired CAUTION Allgaspipingand connections must be tested for leaks after installation is com pleted After ensuring that gas valveison applysoapandwater solution to all connections and joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME FOR...

Page 14: ...ass Doors Glass doors are optional with this fireplace When fireplace is in operation doors must be fully opened or fully closed position only or a fire hazard may be created see Figure 23 A fireplace equipped with glass doors oper ates much differently than a fireplace with an open front A fireplace with glass doors has a limited amount of air for combustion Exces sive heat within fireplace can r...

Page 15: ...grate with DESA Heating LLC model 109910 01 only This gratehasbeendesignedtokeep the operation of your fireplace safe and efficient For further operating guidelines instruc tions and warranty information please re fer to your homeowner s guide or contact your authorized dealer Damper Handle 1 2 3 1 2 3 Damper Weight To Close Damper To Open Damper Figure 25 Damper Rod Technical Service You may have...

Page 16: ...www desatech com 115386 01B 16 Parts Wood burning Fireplace MODEL B42LI M 11 27 30 23 22 24 10 14 25 4 17 3 2 1 5 20 28 12 7 15 9 16 13 8 26 6 29 19 18 21 ...

Page 17: ...8 Left Side Brick Liner 1 12 see page 18 Rear Brick Liner 1 13 see page 18 Right Side Brick Liner 1 14 see page 18 Bottom Brick Liner 1 15 see page 18 Front Bottom Brick Liner 1 16 21198 Blower Access Plate 1 17 20027 Refractory Retainer 2 18 109870 01 Circulation Plate 1 19 21366 Insulation Retainer 1 20 20280 Top Standoff 4 21 20023 Chimney Starter Collar 1 22 20088 Door Stop 1 23 11418 Push On ...

Page 18: ...turn 30E 8DM Adjustable Hood Antique Brass Finish GA6053 Polished Brass Finish GA6052 Black Painted Finish GA6050 Required when installing a vent free gas log in this fireplace Storm Collar SC1 1 For RT 8DM and RTL 8DM SC1 2 For RTT 8DM and RTTL 8DM Bi Fold Glass Door BDB42 Black BDB42B Brushed Brass BDB42P Platinum Replacement Parts Standard brick liner Left 106971 01 Right 106970 01 Rear 108310 ...

Page 19: ...inations RT 8DM RTL 8DM Round Top Terminations with Slip Section RTT 8DM RTTL 8DM Outside Air Kit for Side Wall Installation AK4 Outside Air Kit for Floor Installation AK4F Square Chase Top Termination ET 8DM ETO 8DM Econo Top Termination with Slip Section ETL 8DM ETLO 8DM Accessories Continued ...

Page 20: ...DESA Heating LLC 2701 Industrial Drive Bowling Green KY 42101 www desatech com 1 866 672 6040 115386 01 Rev B 12 08 NOT A UPC 115386 01 ...

Reviews: