Desa G8001 SERIES User manual

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G8001 SERIES BRICK LINER KIT
IMPORTANT: Readentireinstructionsheetbeforeinstall-
ing brick liner.
This brick liner accessory is approved for use in the
following models: VTGF33 series, (CG)EFP33 series,
VSGF28 series and VYGF33R series vent-free gas fire-
place systems. Do not use brick liner accessory in any
other fireplace models.
The Brick Liner Kit contains the following:
• 1 - Rear Firebrick Panel
• 2 - Side Firebrick Panels
• 3 - Retainer Brackets
• 3 - #10 Screws
Tools required:
• Phillips Screwdriver
• 5/16" Hex Socket Wrench or Nut Driver
If any of these parts are missing or damaged, contact dealer where
you purchased this kit. If they cannot supply original replacement
parts, either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA Inter-
national at 1-866-672-6040 for information.
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IMPORTANT: Always handle firebrick panels with two hands.
NOTICE:You mustremovelogbaseassembly before
installing brick liner.
Figure 1 - Removing Fireplace Screen
Screws for
Mounting
Screen
1. To remove screen, lift screen up off the screws in front of fire-
place (see Figure 1).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:Turnoff,unplug,andletfireplace cool
before installing brick liner. Only a qualified service
person should service and repair fireplace.

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Retainer
Bracket
Back Wall
Figure 2 - Removing Log Base Assembly from Fireplace
Note: Some installations may require the gas supply line to be
disconnected before removing log assembly. If so, call a quali-
fied service person to disconnect gas supply from fireplace.
WARNING: A qualified service person must con-
nect and disconnect fireplace to gas supply. Follow
all local codes.
CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by
burners. This may damage burners. Only pick up
base by the grate.
3. With larger bricks at the top, install rear firebrick panel on back
wallfirst. Rest thebottom edgeof firebrickpanelon linerflange.
Stand firebrick panel straight up against the back of fireplace
(see Figure 3).
CAUTION: Always handle firebrick panels with
two hands. Do not force firebrick panels into place.
Excessive force will break firebrick panels.
Note: If your fireplace has a thermodisc plate, make sure you
position the hole in rear firebrick panel over the thermodisc
plate on rear wall of fireplace (see Figure 3). If you cover the
thermodisc plate with the firebrick panel, the fan will not run
properly.
Figure 4 - Securing Top of Firebrick Panel to Back Wall of
Fireplace
CAUTION: Always handle firebrick panels with
two hands. Do not force firebrick panels into place.
Excessive force will break firebrick panels.
5. With larger brick at top of panel, slide one side firebrick panel
behind the retaining edge of fireplace. Gently press the fire-
brick panel back against the side wall (see Figure 5, page 3).
The bottom edge of the firebrick panel will rest on liner flange.
Screw
Figure 3 - Placing Rear Firebrick Panel on Flange in Fireplace
4. Secure the top of firebrick panel to back wall of fireplace with
one retainer bracket and one screw (see Figure 4).
Note: If there is a screw in the fireplace back wall where you
are to install the retaining bracket, remove screw.
2. Remove logs. Remove two screws that attach log base assem-
bly to fireplace. Carefully lift log base assembly and remove
from fireplace (see Figure 2).
Hole for
Retainer
Bracket
Screw
(remove
existing
screw, if
any)
Burners
Two
Screws
Log Base
Assembly
Liner Flange
Hole
Larger Brick at
Top of Panel
Rear
Firebrick Panel
Thermodisc
Plate (not on
all models)

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Figure 5 - Placing Side Firebrick Panel Behind Retaining Edge
Liner Flange
Larger
Brick at
Top of
Panel
Side
Firebrick
Panel
Side Wall
Retaining
Edge
WARNING: A qualified service person must con-
nect and disconnect fireplace to gas supply. Follow
all local codes.
6. Secure side firebrick panel to side wall of fireplace with one
retainer bracket and one screw (see Figure 6).
Note: If there is a screw in the fireplace side walls where you
are to install the retaining bracket, remove screw.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to install other side of firebrick panel.
8. Put log base assembly back into fireplace. Secure log base as-
sembly with the two screws removed in step 2 (see Figure 2,
page 2).
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections
forleaksafterinstallingorservicing.Correctallleaks
at once.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for
aleak.Applyanoncorrosive leakdetectionfluid toall
joints.Bubblesformingshow a leak.Correctallleaks
at once.
9. Replace logs. Make sure logs are put in their proper position.
See Installing Logs in the Fireplace Owners Manual.
10. Replace screen (see Figure 1, page 1).
Figure6-SecuringSideFirebrickPanel toSideWallofFireplace
Retaining
Edge
Screw
Retainer Bracket

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