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9. You must keep control compartments, burners and circulating
air passages clean. More frequent cleaning may be needed due
to excessive 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 venting system cleaned or repaired. See
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 18.
11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids. Do
not run fireplace 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 electrically 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 combustion 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 exposed to or under
water. Immediately call a qualified service person to arrange
for replacement 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 ac
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cessory 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 cardboard
• Three (3) plastic bags containing lava rock, pan and ember ma-
terials
• 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 damaged, promptly
inform dealer or distributor where you bought the product.
Safely retain these items for later installation.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
INTRODUCTION
Models M36(P)(B,H), VM36(P)(B,H), M42(P)(B,H) and
VM42(P)(B,H) are vented gas fireplaces that use a millivolt gas
control valve with a millivolt 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 appliance must not be con-
nected to a chimney flue servicing a solid fuel burning
appliance.
Models M36(B,H), VM36(B,H), M42(B,H) and VM42(B,H) are
factory equipped for use with natural gas and must be converted
when intended for use with propane/LP gas. A respective model
PCBM-36 or PCBM-42 conversion kit may be purchased for simple
conversion to propane/LP gas. See Accessories, page 27.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before beginning the installation of your appliance, read these
instructions through completely.
This DESA appliance and its approved components are safe when
installed according to this installation manual and are operated as
recommended by DESA. Unless you use DESA approved com
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ponents tested for this appliance, YOU MAY CAUSE A FIRE
HAZARD!
The DESA warranty will be voided by and DESA disclaims 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 combina-
tion 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 Z21.50-2000 and CSA 2.22-2000
as Vented Gas Fireplaces and is listed and tested by the Canadian
Standards Association to the above test standards.
WARNING: Installation of this appliance should be
done by a qualified service person well trained in the
installation of such appliances. You will also need a
building permit from your local Building and Safety Com-
missioner before installing this appliance; otherwise
your insurance co. may not cover this appliance.
NOTICE: This appliance is not intended to be used as
a primary source of heat.