Desa VM36EP, H) AND VM42EP(B Safety Information, High traffic areas Windy or drafty areas

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, op- erate or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace cancauseseriousinjuryordeath from burns, fire, explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!

This fireplace is a vented product. This fireplace will not produce any gas leakage into your home if properly installed. This fireplace must be properly installed by a qualified service person. If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified service person, gas leakage can occur.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace inspected and serviced by a qualified service person. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.

Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless. An odor-making agent is added to each of these gases. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. How- ever, the odor added to these gases can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace.

WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.

1.This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap- pliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used.

2.For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/ LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.

3.If you smell gas

shut off gas supply

do not try to light any appliance

do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building

immediately call your gas supplier from a neighborʼs phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions

if you cannot reach you gas supplier, call the fire department.

4.Never install the fireplace

in a recreational vehicle

where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42" from the front, top or sides of the fireplace

in high traffic areas

in windy or drafty areas

5.This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.

6.Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace.

7.A hearth extension is not required with this appliance. If one is installed, it is for aesthetic purposes only and does not have to meet the standard requirements.

8.Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service or repair this fireplace. Have fireplace inspected annually by a quali- fied service person.

9.You must keep control compartments, burn- ers and circulating air passages clean. More frequent cleaning may be needed due to ex- cessive lint and dust from carpeting, bedding material, etc. Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning fireplace.

10.Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service person. If needed, have vent- ing system cleaned or repaired. See Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20.

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Contents For Your Safety Table of Contents High traffic areas Windy or drafty areas Safety InformationUnpacking IntroductionBefore YOU Begin Selecting Location Possible Locations for Installing ApplianceM36EB,H M42EB,H Product SpecificationsDetails PRE-INSTALLATION PreparationClearances Mantel Clearances and WallFraming Rough Opening for Installing WallVenting Installation Installing Transition Pipe and Starter CollarVent Piping Starter Collar Transition Pipe Vent Collar Roof Pitch Typical B-Vent ConfigurationInstallation Wall Switch InstallationChecking for Proper Venting GAS Line HOOK-UP M42EPB,HVM36EB,H Ember and PAN Material Placement Log LOG Placement for M36E, M36EP, VME36 and VM36EP ModelsGrate Pan and Ember Material Burner Pan Log Notch Log 3 Log NotchesLog Notch Log 2B LOG Placement for M42E, M42EP, VME42 and VM42EP ModelsNotch Log Log 2A Log 2B Log NotchesInstalling Optional Glass Door Accessory Combustion AIR KIT Model AK4 OptionalAppliance Enclosure Partially Opened Door Opening Vent DamperSpring Clip Screw Side FrontEquipment For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Fireplace Lighting InstructionsOptional Remote Operation Pilot AssemblyInspecting Burners To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceReplacement Parts Cleaning MaintenanceService Hints Technical ServicePilot Burner Pilot Gas Line Wiring DiagramObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingGas leak. See Warning Models Illustrated Parts BreakdownDescription Parts ListDescription QTY 108723-01 Logsets for ModelsM42B,H, M42PB,H, VM42B,H and VM42PB,H Accessories 108796-01K 108796-01K Warranty Information Keep this WarrantyLimited Warranty VENT-FREE Firebox