Desa GS38 User manual

InstalledVent-Free Insert and Surround Kit
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For Use With VI33NR/PR Vent-Free
Fireplace Inserts Only
GS38 AND GS43 BLACK
FIREPLACE SURROUND
Assembly Instructions
IMPORTANT: Read entire instruction sheet before assembling or installing Black Fireplace Surround
Kit.ThisfireplacesurroundisonlyapprovedforusewithheaterModelsVI33NRandVI33PRnaturaland
propane/LP gas. Do not use fireplace surround with any other product.

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Figure 1 - Removing Screws and Screen
This Black Fireplace Surround Kit contains the following pieces:
GS43 GS38
Perimeter Trim Kit 101240-01 101240-02
Surround, Left 105234-01CK 105234-02CK
Surround, Right 105235-01CK 105235-02CK
Surround, Top 105236-01CK 105236-02CK
Screw, 6-20 x .38 100587-01 (4) 100587-01 (4)
Screw, 10 x .38 098304-01 (14) 098304-01 (10)
Tools required:
• #2 Phillips Screwdriver
• 5/16" Socket or Nut Driver
Ifanyofthesepiecesaremissingordamaged,contactthedealerwhere
youpurchasedthiskitorDESAHeatingProductsat1-866-672-6040.
CAUTION: Close fireplace damper securely be-
fore installing heater insert. If chimney does not
have a damper, block or cap top of chimney. Failure
to cap an open chimney could cause drafts that can
affect the heater’s performance and increase sur-
face temperatures.
1. Using a 5/16" nut driver, remove two shipping screws and
screen (see Figure 1). Discard these screws. Remove 5/16"
screen mounting shoulder screws (do not discard).
2. Remove log packaging from firebox cavity.
Figure 2 - Attaching Left Surround Side Panel
Shipping Screw
(DISCARD)
Screen Mounting
Shoulder Screw (4)
(DO NOT DISCARD)
3. Align holes in left surround side panel with screen mounting
screw holes. Replace 5/16" screen mounting shoulder screws
removedinstep 1 (see Figure 2). Do not tighten. InstallPhillips
screw in bottom (see Figure 2). Repeat for right side.
4. Using Phillips screwdriver, remove four screws attaching
top louver (see Figure 3).
5. Place top surround panel at top of fireplace insert. Bottom
edge of panel will slide under top edge of insert. Align top
panel screw holes with those in insert. Install four #10 Phillips
screws, do not tighten.
Figure 3 - Remove Louver
Top Louver
Phillips Screws
Surround Side
Screen
Mounting
Shoulder
Screws (5/16")
Phillips Screw
Shipping Screw
(DISCARD)

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6. Align screw holes in side panels with holes in top panel (see
Figure 5). Insert and tighten #10 Phillips screws.
7. Reinstall louver removed in step 4.
8. Carefully inspect fireplace surround assembly. Make sure
each part fits properly. Firmly tighten all screws installed
during assembly.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten. Metal can bend,
warp, or break under excessive strain.
Figure 4 - Attaching Top Surround Panel
Figure 5 - Attaching Side Panels to Top Panel
Top Surround
Panel
Top Panel
Side Panel
Phillips
Screws (4)
9. Remove three pieces of surround trim from packaging.
10. Locate four #6 screws, two adjusting plates with set screws,
and two shims in the hardware packet.
11. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 6.
12. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot of top surround
trim (see Figure 6).
Slot
Side Surround
Trim
Top Surround
Trim
Set
Screws
Adjusting
Plate
Slot
Mitered Edge
Figure 6 - Assembling Surround Trim
Shim Mitered
Edge
Top Edge of
Fireplace Insert
Phillips Screws
13. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge
of side surround trim (see Figure 6).
14. While firmly holding edges of trim together, tighten both set
screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.
15. Repeat steps 11 through 14 for other side.
16. Line up holes in surround trim with holes on side panels of
fireplace surround assembly.Attach with screws provided (see
Figure 7).
17. Move heater and surround assembly to fireplace opening.
Make sure heater and surround assembly fit properly.
WARNING: A qualified service person must in-
stall gas piping to heater. Follow installation instruc-
tions included in fireplace insert owners manual and
all local codes.
Proceed with installation instructions included with unit.
Figure 7 - Attaching Trim to Fireplace Surround
#6 Screws (4)
Trim
Fireplace
Surround

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Rev. B
04/03
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42102-9004
Technical Service Department 1-866-672-6040
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