Desa (V)KC42N Series Operating Fireplace, Installing Brick Liner Models BL42DASA and BL42 Dhasa

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

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

OPERATING FIREPLACE

For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

Lighting Instructions

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

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INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS BL42DA(SA) AND BL42 DHA(SA)

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

You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Ac- cessories, page 36.

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 22.

3.Carefully remove lava rock and ember material.

4.Remove andiron assembly from plenum by removing screws.

5.Carefully lift logs and ember pod from burner.

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

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

8.Install rear brick panel first. Rest bottom edge of panel on back edge of burner assembly (see Figure 44).

9.Install left side brick panel by sliding it between the burner assembly and the side of the firebox (see Figure 44).

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

11.Replace deflector shield using screws removed in step 7.

Left Side

Brick Panel

Rear Brick

Panel

Figure 44 - Installing Rear Brick Panel

12.Using scews removed in step 6, replace plenum and attach to burner.

13.Carefully replace the ember pod and log set.

14.Use screws removed in step 4 to replace andiron assembly.

15.Install lava rock and glowing embers. See Installing Lava Rock 6and Glowing Embers, page 22.

16.Close glass door and lock latches on top and bottom of door and replace screen. See Removing Glass Door, steps 5 and 6, page 22.

17.Replace top and bottom louvers.

OPERATING FIREPLACE

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ

BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

A.This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

B.BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

C.Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.

D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

1.STOP! Read the safety information above.

2.Open lower louver panel.

3.Turn off all electric power to the fireplace.

4.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”.

5.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.

6.The pilot is located by the main burner and should not require accessing for lighting.

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Contents Save this manual for future reference For Your SafetyFor Your Safety What to do if YOU Smell GAS Safety Information Table of ContentsLocal Codes Product IdentificationLocation and Space Requirements Product FeaturesPRE-INSTALLATION Preparation Framing and Finishing ClearancesTermination CAP AIR Supply Inlet GAS Meter Location of Termination CAPInstallation Precautions Venting Installation InstructionsHorizontal Termination Installation Installation PlanningInstalling Siding Standoff Combustible Vertical Horizontal H Horizontal Termination ConfigurationsCorner Installation Venting with Two 90 Elbows Horizontal System Installation Using TWO ElbowsFlat Ceiling Installation Installation for Vertical TerminationVenting with One 90 Elbow Vertical Termination ConfigurationsVertical Venting High Altitude InstallationCheck GAS Type Venting InstallationFireplace Installation Installing Optional Blower AccessoriesBlower see Figure Model BKT InstallationInstallation Items Needed Installing GAS Piping to Fireplace LocationBlower Wiring Diagram Or servicing. Correct all leaks at once Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections Installing Optional Wall Mount Switch GWMS2Removing Louver Panels Installing Remote ReceiverREMOVING/REPLACING Glass Door Removing Glass Door Installing Lava Rock and Glowing EmbersCleaning Glass Door Lighting Instructions Installing Brick Liner Models BL42DASA and BL42 DhasaFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating FireplaceOptional HAND-HELD Remote Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceON/OFF Series Model Ghrcb Safety FeaturesManual Mode Auto Thermostatic ModeOperating Optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat Operating Optional Blower AccessoryPilot Assembly Inspecting BurnersLogs Cleaning and MaintenanceGlass Door Pilot and BurnersObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingInlet gas pressure is too low Above Gas leak. See Warning statementSpecifications Replacement PartsService Hints Technical ServiceModels KC42N, KC42P, VKC42N and VKC42P Series Illustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Number Description QTY Parts ListTpth TP TH Parts List Accessories Owners Registration Form Postage Required 116239-01B Warranty Information

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