Desa VJM36 Series 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.
      
     
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
etc.) should be contacted before installation to deter-
mine the need to obtain a permit.
RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
(V)JM36, (V)JM42 AND (V)JM50
WOOD BURNING MASONRY FIREPLACES WITH INSULATION

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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............................................ 6
Venting Installation .............................................. 8
Optional Gas Line Installation............................ 12
Brick Installation ................................................ 13
Glass Door Installation ...................................... 20
Operation and Maintenance Guidelines ............ 21
Technical Service............................................... 23
Replacement and Accessory Parts.................... 23
SAFETY INFORMATION
   
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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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
the manufacturer's instructions
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
use with this insert.
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 

or liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
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appliance should be located
     
furniture and draperies.
 

the appliance.
• Never leave children unat-
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
  

only. When processed wood fuel
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stir the logs while they are burn-
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beenevaluatedfortheapplication
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warnings and caution markings
on packaging prior to use.
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used as a substitute for a furnace
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supplemental heat only.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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10.5"
15.375"
0.625" 45"
29"
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
60" 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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SPECIFICATIONS Continued
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10.5"
17"
0.625" 51"
30.5"
28.5"
21.25"
41.25"
23.5"
24.25"
3.5"
13"
1"
49"
8"
58"
30"
42"
51"
12"
9.5"
8.5"
67"
11"
GAS LINE
KNOCK OUTS
AIR KIT
KNOCK OUT
LEFT SIDE
OUTSIDE AIR
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 18" TO
PERPENDICULAR
SIDEWALL
HEARTH EXTENSION
66" X 20"
2" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE
CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
ROUND TOP TERMINATION
TERMINATION
SQUARE CHASE-TOP

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SPECIFICATIONS Continued
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10.5"
17"
50"
23.5"
32.75"
3.5"
13"
9.5"
8.5"
2" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE
CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
TERMINATION
SQUARE CHASE-TOP
ROUND TOP TERMINATION
COMBUSTIBLE
WALL BOARD
NO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL ON FACE
0" TO
BOTTOM
OUTSIDE AIR
11/2" AIR SPACE
BACK AND SIDES
GAS LINE
KNOCKOUTS
12" EACH SIDE
MINIMUM 18" TO
PERPENDICULAR
SIDEWALL
HEARTH EXTENSION
74" X 20"
0.625" 59"
38.5"
28.5"
21.25"
11"
1"
49"
8"
58"
30"
50"
59"
12"
67"
LEFT SIDE
GAS LINE
KNOCK OUTS
AIR KIT
KNOCK OUT

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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 8).


Back and sides of replace 1 1/2" min.*
Front of replace 48" min.
Floor** 0" min.
Perpendicular wall to opening 18" min.
Model JM36 12" min.
Top spacers 0" min.
Mantel clearances see Mantels, page 7
Chimney outer pipe surface 2" min.
Model JM36 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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Residential Installation
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
between 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 sec-
tions and the height of the termination assembly
at the level of the ue gas outlet (see Figure 15,
page 11).
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Outdoor Installation
The minimum height of the chimney, measured
from the base of the replace to the ue gas outlet
of the termination, is 9.5 feet (minimum of 4 feet
of chimney pipe sections required for outdoor
installation).

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.
30.125"
59" (50" Models)
58.125"
67.125"
51.25" (42" Models)
45.25" (36" Models)
28.250" (36" Models)
Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions
71" (50" Models)
100" (50" Models)
65" (42" Models)
92" (42" Models)
86.5" (36" Models)
61" (36" Models) Maintain 1 1/2"
Clearance at Sides
and Back of Fireplace
1 1/2" Clearance
Not Required at
Nailing Flanges
Figure 2 - Corner Installation

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Note: For outdoor installations, the replace en-
closure must allow for adequate drainage and fresh
air ventilation. It is recommended that a sealed,
corrosion resistant catch pan with provision for
drainage be installed under the replace within
the replace enclosure.
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" (JM36) or
18" (JM42/50) of the replace opening. Combus-
tible materials above 12" (JM36) or 18" (JM42/50)
and projecting more than 1 1/2" from the replace
must not be placed less than 15" (JM36) or 21"
(JM42/50) 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.
6"
Ref.
15" Min.
(JM36)
21" Min.
(JM42/50)
12" Min. (JM36)
18" Min. (JM42/50)
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" - JM36
18" - JM42/50
7.75" (JM36)
11.5" (JM42/50)
33°
Combustible
Material Must
Not Overlap
Front Face

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Figure 6 - Lineal Gain
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PART NO.  GAIN
Georgian Fireplace 66 1/2 "
12-12DM
12-12HT Pipe Section 10 5/8
"
18-12DM
18-12HT Pipe Section 16 5/8
"
24-12DM
24-12HT Pipe Section 23 5/8
"
36-12DM
36-12HT Pipe Section 34 5/8
"
48-12DM
48-12HT Pipe Section 46 5/8
"
RLT-12D
RLT-12HT Round Termination 7 3/4
"
*
STL-12D Square Chase-Top
with Slip Section 7
" to 15 " *
* The lineal gain for the terminations is mea-
sured to the ue gas outlet height.
Hemmed
End
12 3/8"
Stainless
Inner Pipe
12" Galvanized
Outer Pipe
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Each double wall chimney section consists of a
galvanized outer pipe, a stainless steel inner ue
pipe and a wire spacer. The pipe sections must be as-
sembled independently as the chimney is installed.
When connecting chimney directly to the replace,
the inner ue pipe section must be installed rst with
the lanced side up. The outer pipe section can then
be installed over 5 the ue pipe section with the
hemmed end up. Press down on each pipe section
until the lances securely engage the hem on the re-
place starter. The wire will assure the proper spacing
between the inner and outer pipe sections.
Continue to assemble chimney sections as outlined
above, making sure that both the inner and outer
pipe sections are locked together. When install-
ing double wall snap-lock chimney together, it is
important to assure the joint between the chimney
sections is locked. Check by pulling chimney
upward after locking. The chimney will not come
apart if properly locked. It is not necessary to add
screws to keep the chimney together (exception,
see Figure 9, page 10).
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
The installation of an outside air kit should be per-
formed during the rough framing of the replace
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).
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inlet ducts shall not terminate
in attic space.
Figure 5 - Outside Air Kit
Secure to Collars with Metal Tape,
Screws or Straps (Min. of 1/4" x 20"
in size)
Air Inlet
Location
Must Allow
For Bushes
or Snow
Vent Hood
Required for
Wall Installation
Air Inlet
Eyebrow
Vented Crawl Space
(Check Local Codes
Before Installing in a
Vented Crawl Space)
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The DESA chimney system consists of 12", 18",
24", 36" and 48" snap-lock, double-wall pipe
segments, planned for maximum adaptability
to individual site requirements. Actual lengths
gained after tting overlaps must be taken into
consideration (lineal gain) and are given in the
lineal gain chart (see Figure 6). Lineal Gain is the
actual measurable length of a part after two or more
parts are connected. For Canada, use chimney parts
designated "HT".
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collar around the chimney at the
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obstructed.Neveruseblowninsula-
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Continued
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1. To achieve desired offset, you may install
combinations of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48"
length of double wall pipe (see offset chart
and Figure 7).
 RISE 
A B 12" 18" 24"  48"
4 3/8" 16 3/8" ELBOW SET ONLY
9 3/4" 25 1/2" 1
12 3/4" 30 3/4" 1
15" 34 3/4" 1
18" 40" 1 1
21 1/4" 46 1/4" 1
23 3/4" 49 1/4" 1 1
27 3/4" 56 3/4" 1
30" 60 3/4" 1 1
33" 66" 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
56 1/4" 106 1/4" 2
59 1/4" 111 1/2" 1 1 1
61 3/4" 115 1/2" 1 2
64 3/4" 120 3/4" 1 2
68 1/4" 127" 2 1
70" 130" 1 1 2
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)
Figure 7 - Typical Offset Terminations
Return
Elbow
Offset
Elbow
Return
Elbow
Offset
Elbow
6' Max.
6' Max.
6' Max.
6' Max.
6' Max.
6' Max.
Return
Elbow
Offset
Elbow
Offset
Elbow
Return
Elbow
A B C
Offset
Elbow
Ceiling
Support Pipe
12S-12DM
Return
Elbow
Figure 8 - Ceiling Support Pipe
12S-12DM
2" Min.
Straps
Straps
Straps
Straps
Detail A
Return Elbow
Detail B
Angle Firestop
See Detail A
See Detail B
2. Chimney weight above offset rests on return
elbow. Straps must be securely nailed to rafters
or joists (see Figure 8, details a and b).
3. Maximum length of pipe between supports
(return elbow or 12S-12DM) is 6' of angle
run. Maximum of two 6' angle run sections
per chimney system (see Figure 7).
4. All pipe connections between the offset and
return must be secured with two screws on
the outer pipe only (see Figure 9, page 10).
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Figure 9 - Elbow Offset
B
A
Screws
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Firestop spacers are required at each point where
the chimney penetrates a oor space. Their purpose
is to establish and maintain the required clearance
between the chimney and the combustible materials.
When the pipe passes through a framed opening into
a living space above, the restop must be placed onto
the ceiling from below as shown in Figure 10.
They also provide complete separation from one oor
space to another or attic space as required by most
codes. When the double wall pipe passes through a
framed opening into an attic space, the restop must
be placed into an attic oor as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 10 - Firestop Spacer with Living
Space Above Ceiling
Figure 11 - Firestop Spacer with Attic
Space Above Ceiling
Existing
Ceiling
Frame
Firestop
Spacer
Screws or
Staples
(Min. of 8)
Firestop
Spacer
Screws or Staples
(Min. of 8)
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To maintain a 1" (JM36) or 2" (JM42/JM50) clear-
ance to the pipe on a roof with a pitch, a rectangular
opening must be cut.
1. Determine the center point through which the
pipe will penetrate the roof.
2. Determine the center point of the roof. Pitch
is the distance the roof drops over a given
span, usually 12". A 6/12 pitch means that
the roof drops 6" for each 12" one measure
horizontally down from the roof rafters.
3. Use the roof opening chart (Figure 12) to
determine the correct opening length and
ashing required.
17" Min. 30" Min.
1" Min.
1" Min.
1" Min.
Opening "A"
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Pitch Slope Opening
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

Flat 0° 17" V6F-10DM
0-6/12 26.6° 19" V6F-10DM
6/12-
12/12 45.0° 24" V12F-10DM
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Pitch Slope Opening
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
Flat 0° 19.5" V6F-10DM
0-6/12 26.6° 22' V6F-10DM
6/12-
12/12 45.0° 27" V12F-10DM
Existing
Ceiling
Frame
19.5" Min. 30" Min.
2" Min.
2" Min.
2" Min.
Opening "A"
Figure 12 - Roof Opening Measurements

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4. Remove the shingles around the opening
measured. Cut out this section.
5. Add the next sections of the pipe until the
end penetrates the roof line. Check to see that
the proper clearances are maintained. Extend
chimney by adding sections of double wall
pipe until pipe is minimum of 30" above the
highest point of the roof cutout. Termination
and chimney must extend a minimum of
36" above the highest point where it passes
through the roof.
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
Determine the ashing to be used with the roof
opening chart. Slide ashing over pipe until base
is at against roof. Replace as many shingles as
needed to cover exposed area and ashing base.
Secure in position by nailing through shingles
(see Figure 13). DO NOT NAIL THROUGH
FLASHING CONE.

When installing the ashing on a metal roof, it is
required that putty tape be used between the ash-
ing and the roof. The ashing must be secured to
the roof using #8 x 3/4" screws and then sealed
with roof coating to prevent leakage through the
screw holes. A roof coating must also be applied
around the perimeter of the ashing to provide a
proper seal.
Nail Only
Outer
Perimeter
of Flashing
Storm
Collar
Flashing
Cone
Underlap
Shingles
at Bottom
Overlap
Shingles Top
and Sides Only
Figure 13 - Flashing Installation
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Place storm collar over pipe and slide down until
it is snug against the open edge of the ashing (see
Figure 14). Apply waterproof caulk around the
perimeter of the collar to provide a proper seal.
Figure 14 - Storm Collar
Chimney
Pipe
Waterproof
Caulk
Storm
Collar Flashing
Terminations/Spark Arrestor
The replace system must be terminated with the
listed round top or chase terminations. In any case,
refer to the installation instructions supplied with
the termination.
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low the installation instructions
provided with the termination
being used.
Secure
Termination
to Outer
Pipe with 3
Screws
RTL-10D
Level of
Flue Gas
Outlet
Stainless
Inner Flue
Pipe
Waterproof
Caulking
Storm
Collar
Flashing
Underlap
Shingles
Figure 15 - Termination
Overlap
Shingles (Top
and Sides of
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Instructions for chase installations are included
with the chase style termination chosen. In a
multiple chase installation, be sure to provide
adequate distance between terminations to prevent
smoke spillage from one termination to another.
We suggest that terminations be separated at least
24", center to center and stacked at a vertical height
difference of 18" (see Figure 16).
Note: If a decorative shroud is to be installed,
contact the manufacturer for specications.
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All ue gas outlet chimney terminations must
extend a minimum of 3 feet in height above the
highest point where it passes through the roof and
must be at least 2 feet above the highest point of
the roof that is within a horizontal distance of 10
feet (see Figure 17).
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Combustible materials, such as wallboard, gypsum
board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may make
direct contact with sides and top around the replace
face. It is important that combustible materials do
not overlap the face itself. Brick, glass, tile or other
noncombustible materials may overlap the front
face provided they do not obstruct essential open-
ings like louvered slots or any other opening. When
overlapping with a noncombustible facing material,
use only noncombustible mortar or adhesive.
OPTIONAL GAS LINE
INSTALLATION
Gas line hook up should be done by your supplier
or a qualied service person.
Note: Before you proceed, make sure your gas
supply is turned off.
Use only a 1/2" black iron pipe and appropriate
ttings.
1. Remove knockout indentation on refractory or
rebrick wall located above the refractory hearth
oor. The knockout indentation must be rmly
tapped with any solid object such as a 1/2" dowel
until it is released. Remove fragmented portions
of refractory (see Figure 18, page 13).
2. Remove gas line cover plate located on either
side of replace and pull out insulation from gas
line conduit sleeve. Save insulation for reuse.
Replace screws.
3. Run a 1/2" black iron gas line into the replace
through the rear at gas line conduit sleeve (if
using a raised platform, add height). Provide
sufcient gas line into replace chamber for
tting connection (see Figure 19, page 13).
Note: Secure incoming gas line to wood
framing to provide rigidity for threaded end.
4. Repack insulation around gas line and into
sleeve opening. Seal any gaps between gas line
and refractory knockout hole with refractory ce-
ment or commercial furnace cement, Install the
gas appliance or cap-off gas line if desired.
24" Min.
24" Min.
18"
Min.
Typ.
Figure 16 - Multiple Chase Installation
10'
2' Min.
10'
3' Min.
2' Min. 3' Min.
Level of
Flue Gas
Outlet
Figure 17 - 10 Foot Rule

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INSTALLATION
Continued
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and connections must be tested
for leaks after the installation
is completed. After ensuring
that the gas valve is on, apply
soap and water solution to all
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forming show a leak. Correct
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    
-
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
-

    -
ate an unvented gas log set in
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removed.
If you install a decorative gas appliance (vented
gas log), the decorative gas appliance must comply
with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliance
for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces,
ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 or RG 2-72 and shall also be
installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI 7223NFPA 54 latest edition.
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has been used for wood burning,

cleaned of soot, creosote and
    
cleaner. Creosote will ignite if
heavily heated.
    
decorative vented gas log, the
damper must be removed or
permanently locked in the fully
open position and the glass
doors must be in the fully open
position.
Figure 18 - Gas Line Knockout
Side
Firebrick
Finished
Side
Refractory
Knockout
Plug
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas Line
Conduit
Insulation
Gas
Conduit
Cover
1/2" Dowel
Seal
Opening
with
Refractory
Cement
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas
Line
Conduit
Repack
Insulation
Incoming
1/2" Black
Iron Pipe
Side
Firebrick
Finished
Side
Provide Enough Threaded
End for Fitting Connection
Figure 19 - Gas Line Installation
BRICK INSTALLATION
Installation of brick should be
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in a permanent location.
The brick housing panels are already installed in
the rebox. Each housing is stamped with a letter
(full size bricks are not stamped). These letters will
help identify the brick when installing. It is impor-
tant to install these bricks exactly as instructed.
Press the brick rmly into the brick housing until
it snaps. The groove line on the side of the brick
will come in contact with the ange on the brick
housing. This secures the brick into the housing.
See Figure 20 on page 14.
The bricks are packaged in four separate boxes.
These boxes are labeled by sections of the re-
box.
Box #1 - Hearth Panel
Box #2 - Rear Panel
Box #3 - Left or Right Panel
Box #4 - Left or Right Panel
Remove
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Install the bricks one section at a time starting
with the hearth panel followed by the rear panel
and then the left or right panel. It is important to
install the bricks in sequence. Note: The left and
right panels have identical bricks. Please note, full
size bricks are NOT stamped.
Use brick “AO” (JM42 and JM50 only) or “AR”
(JM36 only) if an optional gas line is installed.
Mount brick “AO” or “AR” as shown in Figure
20. It is important that the knockout hole is in
its proper locations. The knockout hole on brick
“AO” or “AR” should align with the hole on the
brick housing.
BRICK INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 20 - Installing Brick
Brick Stamped
Letter
Location
Brick Housing
Flanges
LEFT PANEL REAR PANEL RIGHT PANEL
HEARTH PANEL
AH QP
AG
AC
AE AFFULL
AF
AF
AP
AC AG
AT AG
Q
AI QAI
CC
DD
FULL
C
D
C
G
FULL FULL
G
FULLFULL
FULL FULL
FULL
HH
II
MM
ABL
FULL
D
C
AS
C
FULL FULL
FULL
FULL FULL
FULL
AL AL
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
AE
AE
FULL
FULL
Q
AC
AE
AN
FULL
AC
AE
AE
FULL
FULL
AH
AG
AG
AF
AG
AF
AF
P
AB L L
AS
OR
**AR**AR
AP
OR
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**See instruction above before
installing brick "AR"
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Use brick “AO” (JM42 and JM50 only) or “AR”
(JM36 only) if an optional gas line is installed.
Mount brick “AO” or “AR” as shown in Figure
21. It is important that the knockout hole is in
its proper location. The knockout hole on brick
“AO” or “AR” should align with the hole on the
brick housing.
LEFT PANEL
D1510
FULLFULL
D
C
B
AN
RIGHT PANEL
B
C
AN
FULL
AO
FULL D
OR
AR
AR
AO
OR
LEFT PANEL
D1510
FULLFULL
D
C
B
AN
RIGHT PANEL
B
C
AN
FULL
AO
FULL D
OR
AR
AR
AO
OR
Figure 21 - Installing Brick “AO” or “AR”

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LEFT PANEL REAR PANEL RIGHT PANEL
HEARTH PANEL
D1509B
RQO
D
C
A
BFULL
FULL
AP
**AO
B
AC
B
AT C
Z Q Z
F
E
F
E
F
AM
AM
FFULL
AL
FULL
FULL
E
FFULL FULL
FULL
E
FFULL FULL
UU
Y
V V
WW
KKKKX
LLLLAA
FULL
FULL
FULL FULL
FULL
FULL FULL
D
D
OR
B
B
B
CFULL
C
C
FULL
FULL
FULL
AN
FULL
FULL
A
D
D
FULL
O
FULL
A
R
Q
D
FULL
FULL FULL FULL
FULL FULL
FULL FULL FULL
X
AA
Y
AP
**AO
OR
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BRICK INSTALLATION
Continued
**See instruction on page 14
before installing brick "AO"
REAR PANEL RIGHT PANEL
HEARTH PANEL
R
FULL
FULL
FULLFULL
FULL
FULLFULL
B
D
C A
B
C A
C
B
AN
Q
FULL
P Q Q
EE
F F
FULL
FULLFULL FULL
EFULL FULL E
FFULL FULL FULL F
EFULL FULL E
AL AL AL AQ
G
FULL FULL FULL
G
FULLFULL
FULL FULL FULL
FULL FULL
HH
I I
M M
J
N
J
NL
K K
L
K
L
K
L
FULL FULL
QO
D
D
FULL
AP
OR
**AO
FULL
FULL
Q
C
C
FULL D
C
FULL D
FULL D
O
A
AT
FULL
B
A
FULL
FULL
B
B
RP
LEFT PANEL
AQ
**AO
AP
OR
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**See instruction on
page 14 before install-
ing brick "AO"

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BRICK INSTALLATION
Continued
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BRICK MATRIX Full A B C DE F G HI J K LM N O P
Box #1 Hearth-36 8 - - - - - - 2 2 2 - - 3 2 - - -
Box #2 Rear-36 7 - - 6 4 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Box #3 Left or Right-36 5 ---------------1
Box #4 Left or Right-36 5 ---------------1
TOTAL 25 0064002220032002
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BRICK MATRIX Q R S T U V W X YZ AA AB AC AD
Box #1 Hearth-36 ---------- - 2 - -
Box #2 Rear-36 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Box #3 Left or Right-36 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 -
Box #4 Left or Right-36 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 -
TOTAL 4000000000 0 2 4 0
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BRICK MATRIX AE AF AG AH AI AJ AK AL AM AN AO AP AQ
Box #1 Hearth-36 -------------
Box #2 Rear-36 - - - - 2 - - 2 - - - - -
Box #3 Left or Right-36 3 3 3 1 - - - - - 1 - 1 -
Box #4 Left or Right-36 3 3 3 1 - - - - - - - 1 -
TOTAL 6662200201020
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BRICK MATRIX AR AS AT TOTAL
Box #1 Hearth-36 - - - 21
Box #2 Rear-36 - 2 - 25
Box #3 Left or Right-36 1 - - 22
Box #4 Left or Right-36 1 - 1 22
TOTAL 2 2 1 90

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Continued
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BRICK MATRIX Full A B C DE F G HI J K LM N O P
Box #1 Hearth-42 10 - - - - - - - - - - 4 4 - - - -
Box #2 Rear-42 8 - - - - 4 6 - - - - - - - - - -
Box #3 Left or Right-42 8 2 3 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 1 -
Box #4 Left or Right-42 8 2 3 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 1 -
TOTAL 34 4666460000440020
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BRICK MATRIX Q R S T U V W X YZ AA AB AC AD
Box #1 Hearth-42 - - - - 2 2 2 2 2 - 2 - - -
Box #2 Rear-42 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Box #3 Left or Right-42 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Box #4 Left or Right-42 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL 3200222220 2 0 0 0
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BRICK MATRIX AR AS AT TOTAL
Box #1 Hearth-42 - - - 30
Box #2 Rear-42 - - - 24
Box #3 Left or Right-42 - - - 25
Box #4 Left or Right-42 - - 1 25
TOTAL 0 0 1 104
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BRICK MATRIX AE AF AG AH AI AJ AK AL AM AN AO AP AQ
Box #1 Hearth-42 -------------
Box #2 Rear-42 - - - - - - - 1 2 - - - -
Box #3 Left or Right-42 - - - - - - - - - 1 1 1 -
Box #4 Left or Right-42 ----------11-
TOTAL 0000000121220

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Continued
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BRICK MATRIX Full A B C DE F G HI J K LM N O P
Box #1 Hearth-50 12 - - - - - - 2 2 2 2 4 4 2 2 - -
Box #2 Rear-50 12 - - - - 6 4 - - - - - - - - - 2
Box #3 Left or Right-50 8 2 3 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 1 -
Box #4 Left or Right-50 8 2 3 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 1 -
TOTAL 40 4666642222442222
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BRICK MATRIX Q R S T U V W X YZ AA AB AC AD
Box #1 Hearth-50 ---------- - - - -
Box #2 Rear-50 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Box #3 Left or Right-50 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Box #4 Left or Right-50 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL 5200000000 0 0 0 0
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
BRICK MATRIX AR AS AT TOTAL
Box #1 Hearth-50 - - - 32
Box #2 Rear-50 - - - 32
Box #3 Left or Right-50 - - - 25
Box #4 Left or Right-50 - - 1 25
TOTAL 0 0 1 114
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BRICK MATRIX AE AF AG AH AI AJ AK AL AM AN AO AP AQ
Box #1 Hearth-50 -------------
Box #2 Rear-50 - - - - - - - 3 - - - 2 -
Box #3 Left or Right-50 ---------11--
Box #4 Left or Right-50 ----------1--
TOTAL 0000000301220

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Continued
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RETAINER BRACKET
Before grouting the bricks, locate the z-shaped
grate retainer brackets on top of the hearth bricks as
shown in Figure 22. Position the retainer brackets
at 8 3/4" apart from center to center of notch.
Figure 22 - Installing Grate Retainer
Bracket
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Material provided:
2 - 9 lb. bags of cement
2 - 9 lb. bags of sand
Material required:
1 - Piping bag
1 - Joints striker
1 - Heavy duty mixing bucket
1 - Trowel
1. Moisten brick surface with a damp sponge or a
spray bottle just prior to application. When the
bricks are wet, any excess grout mixture that
might have gotten onto the brick will easily
wipe off.
2. In a heavy duty mixing bucket, pour seven (7)
cups of water in rst, then add in 4.5 lbs. (half
of a bag) of sand and 4.5 lbs (half of a bag) of
cement. Mix together well using a power drill
with a mixing wand attachment.
3. The overall length of piping bag should be
about 16". If the bag is longer than 16", cut
it down to size by removing end with larger
opening. This will make the bag easier to
handle.
4. Put 2 to 3 cups of grout mixture into piping bag
making sure the smaller opening is downward
and over a moist towel to avoid spilling. Place
a wet towel over the bucket making sure it is
directly on the surface of grout mixture. This
will keep the mixture moist and it will not dry
out before use.
5. Begin grouting by rst doing a “Filler Pass”.
This is done by lling the joint about 3/4 full
with grout mixture. It is important to work
with only 6 bricks at a time so grout doesn't
have time to set up before striking.
6. Complete a “Finishing Pass” around 6 bricks
you just put ller pass around. This is done by
slowly lling in remainder of the joint with a
thick amount of grout mixture. Mixture should
be a little higher than the brick surface.
7. Using a trowel, remove excess grout mixture
by moving trowel in the direction of the joint.
Grout mixture in the joint should now be ush
with brick surface.
8. Using a Joint Striker, force grout mixture into
joint and sweep back and forth until grout is
smooth and round. If grout becomes too shal-
low, add more grout mixture with piping bag
and strike again.
9. Continue procedure around each group of 6
bricks until an entire panel is nished.
10. Using trowel, scrape in direction of joints to
remove any grout that may have collected
around bricks during striking. If desired, take
a moist sponge and lightly sweep over bricks
to remove any grout that may have gotten on
bricks. DO NO PRESS HARD OR RUB IN
A CIRCULAR MOTION. This will press
the grout into brick and turn brick a different
color.
Allow 72 hours before operating

Figure 23 - Grouting Brick
See Chart
for Grate
Retainer
Brackets
Location
 
JM36 3 1/4" Centers
JM42 4 1/4" Centers
JM50 8 3/4" Centers

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GLASS DOOR
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Install glass door
frame before installing glass
door.
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Assembly
Insert L-shaped gussets starting at the left top
portion of door frame. Gusset holes should align
with screw holes on the frame. Secure using at
head screws.
Figure 24 - Assembling Door Frame
Figure 25 - Installing Door Frame
L-Shaped Gusset
Flat Head Screw
Installation
To install glass door frame, construct an opening
(see table) on the front face of the replace. Insert
door frame into face opening and tighten screws
(see Figure 25).
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

Installation
1. Remove screws from smoke shelf (see
Figure 26).
2. Mount top door frame and secure with screws
provided (see Figure 26).
3. Place bottom door frame on top of ash lip at
front of replace (see Figure 27).
4. Secure bottom door frame to brick with two
hex screws provided as shown in Figure 27 us-
ing a 7/16" open end or adjustable wrench.
Top
Bottom
1" Cap Screw
Left and Right
3/4" Cap
Screw
Top and
Bottom
A
B
 A B
JM36 37"±1/4" 34"±1/4"
JM42 43"±1/4" 34"±1/4"
JM50 51"±1/4" 34"±1/4"
Figure 27 - Installing Bottom Door Frame
Hex
Screw
Bottom
Door
Frame
Figure 26 - Installing Top Door Frame
Top Door
Frame
Smoke
Shelf
Ash Lip
Ash Lip