Desa (V)VC42PE Installing Brick Liner Models BL42DASA and BL42DHASA, Wall Switch Installation

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Installing Brick Liner Models BL42DA(SA) and BL42DHA(SA)

Wall Switch Installation

Optional Remote Control Installation

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Continued

INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS BL42DA(SA) AND BL42DHA(SA)

WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and unplug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner.

You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Ac- cessories, page 34.

CAUTION: Always handle brick panels with two hands. Do not force brick panels into place. Exces- sive force will break brick panels.

1.Remove top and bottom louvers to allow access to door latches.

2.Unlock door latches and open glass door. See Removing Glass Door, steps 1 and 2, page 21.

3.Carefully remove lava rock and ember material. Remove log/ grate assembly by unscrewing grate from plenum. The two logs under the grate are attached to burner. DO NOT attempt to remove.

4.Remove screws that attach plenum to burner to remove plenum.

5.Remove three screws from deflector shield on the inside top of firebox. Set shield and screws aside.

6.Install rear brick panel first. Rest bottom edge of panel on back edge of burner assembly (see Figure 39).

7.Install left side brick panel by sliding it between the burner assembly and the side of the firebox (see Figure 39).

8.Install the right brick panel using the same method described in step 6 for left brick panel.

9.Replace deflector shield using screws removed in step 4.

10.Using scews removed in step 4, replace plenum and attach to burner.

11.Using screws removed in step 3, replace log/grate assembly. Be care- ful when replacing log/grate assembly not to chip logs on burner.

12.Install lava rock and glowing embers. See Installing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers, page 21.

13.Close glass door and lock latches on top and bottom of door and replace screen. See Removing Glass Door, steps 5 and 6, page 21.

14.Close top and bottom louvers.

WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION

The installation of a wall switch allows you to activate the gas control valve and turn the fireplace on and off. The wall switch is to be connected to the incoming 120 volt regular household wiring that supplies the electricity to the fireplace.

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL

INSTALLATION (MODEL WRC)

Note: If using optional wireless hand-held remote control, the wall switchmustbeintheONpositiontobeoperational.Theremotecontrol then becomes the switching mechanism for fireplace operation.

1.Open lower louver panel.

2.The WRC model receiver does not require a battery. The receiver can be installed by first plugging the short extension cord into the fireplace receptacle. Then plug the receiver unit into the extension cord. Finally plug the ignition module plug into the receiver unit (see Figure 40).

3.Activate the remote handset battery by removing the insulating tab on the back of the handset (see Figure 41). The battery is included pre-installed.

4.Once the battery is activated the unit is ready to use.

5.Close lower louver panel.

Fireplace

Receptacle

Remote Control

Receiver

Left Side

Brick Panel

Rear Brick

Panel

Figure 39 - Installing Rear Brick Panel

Extension Cord

Ignition

Module Plug

 

Figure 40 - Installing the WRC Remote Receiver

Battery Cover

12 Volt Battery

Back of

HandsetPull to Remove

Insulation Tab

Figure 41 - Installing Battery into Back of Handset

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