Unpacking, Introduction, Before YOU Begin

Safety information

Continued

11.Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids. Do not run fire- place where these are used or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around fireplace.

12.Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects.

13.Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated on fireplace nameplate.

14.This appliance, when installed, must be electri- cally grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.

15.Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air in any way. Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combus- tion chamber along with adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation.

16.Do not install fireplace directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood. The fireplace must set on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.

17.Do not use fireplace if any part has been ex- posed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified service person to arrange for replace- ment of the unit.

18.Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken.

19.Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace.

20.Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

Unpacking

The following items are packed inside the firebox. Remove before positioning firebox into framing.

•Transition Collar - For vent connection

•Ceramic Log Pack - Shrink-wrapped on card- board

•Three (3) plastic bags containing lava rock, pan and ember materials

•Rear Log - Remove the two plastic quick ties from around the burner and grate

•Grate Stand - Lift off of burner pan

Check all items for any shipping damage. If dam- aged, promptly inform dealer or distributor where you bought the product.

Safely retain these items for later installation.

Introduction

Models M36E(P)(B,H), VM36E(P)(B,H), M42E(P)(B,H) and VM42E(P)(B,H) are vented gas fireplaces that use an electronic control valve and electronic ignition system. A 6" B-Type venting system and a listed type vent cap are not supplied but are required for proper operation. See venting instructions on pages 9 and 10.

WARNING: This gas appli- ance must not be connected to a chimney flue servicing a solid fuel burning appliance.

Models M36E(B,H), VM36E(B,H), M42E(B,H) and VM42E(B,H) are factory equipped for use with natural gas and must be converted when in- tended for use with propane/LP gas. A respective model PCBE-36 or PCBE-42 conversion kit may be purchased for simple conversion to propane/LP gas. See Accessories, page 29.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before beginning the installation of your appli- ance, read these instructions through completely. This DESA appliance and its approved compo- nents are safe when installed according to this installation manual and are operated as recom- mended by DESA. Unless you use DESA approved components tested for this appliance, YOU MAY

CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD!

The DESA warranty will be voided by and DESA dis- claims any responsibility for the following actions :

A)Modification of the appliance or any of the components.

B)Use of any component part not approved by DESA in combination with this appliance.

C)Installation and/or operation in a manner other than instructed in this manual.

D)The burning of anything other than the type of gas approved for use in this gas appliance.

The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or with the current CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes.

This appliance complies with ANSI Z21.50-2000and CSA 2.22-2000 as Vented Gas Fireplaces and is listed and tested by the Canadian Standards Association to the above test standards.