Desa (V)G36 Quick start guide

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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.
      
     



etc.) should be contacted before installation to deter-
mine the need to obtain a permit.
36" WOOD BURNING MASONRY FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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and Herringbone Refractory

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    -

damage or loss of life. Refer to this manual for assis-
      
installer or local distributor.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 2
Specications ...................................................... 3
Fireplace Installation............................................ 4
Venting Installation .............................................. 6
Optional Gas Line Installation............................ 10
Glass Door Installation .......................................11
Operation and Maintenance Guidelines ............ 12
Technical Service............................................... 14
Replacement Parts............................................ 14
Accessories ....................................................... 15
SAFETY INFORMATION
   

Before beginning the installation of the replace,
read these instructions through completely.
• This DESA replace and its components are
safe when installed according to this installation
manual. Unless you use DESA components,
which have been designed and tested for the
replace system, you may cause a re hazard.
• The DESA warranty will be voided by and
DESA disclaims any responsibility for the
following actions.
a. Modication of the replace, components,
doors, air inlet system and damper control.
b. Use of any component part not manufac-
tured or approved by DESA in combination
with a DESA replace system.
Proper installation is the most important step in
ensuring safe and continuous operation of the
replace. Consult the local building codes as to
the particular requirements concerned with the
installation of all factory built replaces.
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-
less the manufacturer's instruc-
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    
tested for use with the insert.

used as a substitute for a furnace

supplemental heat only.

 

or liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
 
appliance should be located
     
furniture and draperies.
 

the appliance.
• Never leave children unat-
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
only. When processed wood
      
poke or stir the logs while they

that have been evaluated for
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     
caution markings on packaging
prior to use.
   
glass doors fully opened or
fully closed when operating
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SPECIFICATIONS
10.5"
15.375"
0.625" 45"
38.5"
26.625"
22"
36"
21.5"
3.5"
10.75"
1"
49"
8"
58"
30"
36"
45"
12"
9.5"
7"
67"
7.5"
11/2" AIR SPACE
BACK AND SIDES
0" TO
BOTTOM
GAS LINE
KNOCKOUTS
12" EACH SIDE
COMBUSTIBLE
WALL BOARD
NO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL ON FACE
MINIMUM 12" TO
PERPENDICULAR
SIDEWALL
HEARTH EXTENSION
74" X 20"
1" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE
CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
TERMINATION
SQUARE CHASE-TOP
ROUND TOP TERMINATION
OUTSIDE AIR
20"
GAS LINE
KNOCK OUTS
AIR KIT
KNOCK OUT
LEFT SIDE

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
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To determine the safest and most efcient location
for the replace, you must take into consideration
the following guidelines:
1. The location must allow for proper clearances
(see Figures 1 and 2).
2. Consider a location where the replace will
not be affected by drafts, air conditioning
ducts, windows or doors.
3. A location that avoids the cutting of joists or
roof rafters will make installation easier.
4. An outside air kit is available with this replace
(see Optional Outside Air Kit on page 6).


Back and sides of replace 1 1/2" min.*
Front of replace 48" min.
Floor** 0" min.
Perpendicular wall to opening 12" min.
Top spacers 0" min.
Mantel clearance see Mantels, page 5
Chimney outer pipe surface 1" min.
* Not required at nailing anges
** See step 2 of Framing
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quired air spaces with insulation
or other materials.
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The minimum height of the chimney, measured
from the base of the replace to the ue gas outlet
of the termination, is 16 feet for straight ue or a
ue with one elbow set. The maximum distance be-
tween elbows is 6 feet. For systems with two elbow
sets, the minimum height is 22 feet. The maximum
height of any system is 50 feet. This measurement
includes the replace, chimney sections and the
height of the termination assembly at the level of
the ue gas outlet (see Figure 15, page 9).

1. Frame the opening for the replace using the
dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2.
2. If the replace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any
combustible material other than wood oor-
ing, the replace must be installed upon a
metal or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the replace.
3. Set the replace directly in front of this open-
ing and slide the unit back until the nailing
anges touch the side framing.
4. Check the level of the replace and shim with
sheet metal if necessary.
5. Before securing replace to prepared framing,
the ember protector (provided) must be placed
between the hearth extension (not supplied)
and under the bottom front edge of the re-
place to protect against glowing embers falling
through. If the replace is to be installed on
a raised platform, a Z-type ember protector
(not supplied) must be fabricated to t your
required platform height. The ember protector
should extend under the replace a minimum
of 1 1/2". The ember protector should be made
of galvanized sheet metal (28 gauge minimum
to prevent corrosion.
6. Using screws or nails, secure the replace to
the framing through anges located on the
sides of the replace.
28.25"
58.125"
67.125"
45.25"
Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions
86.5"
61"
Maintain 11/2"
Clearance at Sides
and Back of Fireplace
11/2" Clearance
Not Required at
Nailing Flanges
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HEARTH ExTENSION
A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 20"
in front of and a minimum of 12" beyond each
side of the replace opening is required to protect
combustible oor construction in front of the re-
place. Fabricate a hearth extension using a material
which meets the following specications: a layer
of noncombustible, inorganic material having a
thermal conductivity of K=0.84 BTU IN/FT, HR.
F (or less) at 1" thick. For example, if the material
selected has a K factor of 0.25, such as glass ber,
the following formula would apply:
0.25 x 1.0" = 0.30" thickness required
0.84
Thermal conductivity "K" of materials can be
obtained from the manufacturer or supplier of the
noncombustible material. If the hearth extension
is to be covered, use noncombustible material such
as tile, slate, brick, concrete, metal, glass, marble,
stone, etc. Provide a means to prevent the hearth
extension from shifting and seal gap between the
replace frame and hearth extension with a non-
combustible material (see Figure 3).

is to be installed only as shown
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 3 - Hearth Extension
Seal Gap
Fireplace Front
Ember Protector
Fireplace Front
Raised Hearth
Fireplace Front
Elevated
Ember Protector
Ember Protector
Seal Gap
Hearth
Extension

A mantel may be installed if desired (see Figure 4).
Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels or any other
combustible material projecting from the front face
must not be placed within 12" of the replace open-
ing. Combustible materials above 12" and projecting
more than 1 1/2" from the replace must not be placed
less than 15" from the top opening of the replace
(NFPA STD 211, Sec. 7-3.3.3).
Mantels or any other combustible material also
may come up to the side edge of the black metal
face of the replace just as long as the projection
from the front face fall within the limit shown in
Figure 4.
12 1/4" Ref.
15" Min.
12" Min.
11/2" Max.
3" Nom.
33°
Combustible
Material
Safe
Zone for
Projection of
Combustible
Materials
Fireplace
Opening
Upper
Section of
Fireplace
Figure 4 - Mantel Clearances to
Combustible Material
FIREBOX
SAFE ZONE
Top View of Fireplace
3" Max.
4.5"
Min. to
Perpendicular
Side Wall
12"
7.75"
33°
Combustible
Material Must
Not Overlap
Front Face
6"
Ref.