What should I do if the glass door panel is broken?

If the glass door panel is broken, do not operate the fireplace. Find replacement part information on page 36 of the manual.

How do I remove the louver panels?

To remove the louver panels, follow the instructions on page 22 of the manual. Make sure to wear gloves and safety glasses while handling the panels.

How do I clean the glass door?

Refer to the 'Cleaning and Maintenance' section on page 28 of the manual for instructions on how to clean the glass door.

Removing Louver Panels | Desa (V)V36P-B SERIES, VV36PC1 SERIES

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REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR

CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part infor- mation see Replacement Parts, page 36.

CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass. Do not remove if glass is hot. Keep children and pets away from glass.

WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and unplug fireplace. Let cool before removing glass door or louvers.

Removing Louver Panels

Remove the top and bottom louver panels by simultaneously pulling both top end spring latches towards the center of the appliance until they are disengaged from the locating holes (see Figure 41). Repeat for bottom spring latches and pull the louvers outward. To install or replace items removed, simply reverse the procedures above.

Louver Panel

Spring Latch

Figure 41 - Removing Louver Panel

Removing Glass Doors

If replacement of glass is necessary, the entire assembly, glass and frame, must be replaced. If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape the remaining fragments onto the frame.

1.Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right and then down and forward to remove screen/rod assembly from the firebox. Set assembly aside.

2.Lift up on latches to unlock. There are two on top of firebox and two below firebox that hold glass door in place (see Figure 42).

3.While holding glass door to prevent it from falling and caus- ing injury, remove the five screws from the hinge located on the left side of door frame assembly (see Figure 42).

4.Remount the new frame at the hinge with five new screws be- fore closing door. This will ensure seating of the gasket.

5.Close glass door frame. Lock latches by placing the bar under the tab on door and pushing down and back on latch (see Figure 42).

6.Replace screen/rod assembly by reversing step 1.

7.Replace louvers by reversing procedure under Removing Louver Panels, page 22.

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