Desa B36 User Manual

DESA
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how to install and maintain your appliance, it also
contains information that will enable you to obtain
replacement parts or accessory items when needed.
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This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning fireplace or fo
r
use with a vented gas log approved to ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 or RGA
2-72 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to
ANS Z21.11.2 standard. A DESA hood must be installed when
using a vent-free gas log heater (see Accessories, p. 12).
WARNING: Always leave glass doors fully opened or fully closed when operating this fireplace.
(V)B36 36” smooth face
(V)B36I 36” smooth face with insulatio
n
(V)B36L, CWB36C 36” circulating
(V)B36LI 36” circulating with insulatio
n
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Desa B36 Specifications

General

Brand	Desa
Model	B36
Category	Indoor Fireplace
Language	English

Summary

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INTRODUCTION

USE SOLID WOOD OR PROCESSED SOLID FUEL FIRELOGS ONLY

SELECTING LOCATION

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

Specifies required distances from combustible materials for safe installation.

MINIMUM / MAXIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT

Details the required height range for the chimney system.

FRAMING AND INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE

HEARTH EXTENSION

Requirements for the non-combustible hearth extension in front of the fireplace.

OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT (MODEL AK4 / AK4F)

Installation guidance for the optional kit that provides outside combustion air.

FAN/BLOWER KIT ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF THE DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM

INSTRUCTIONS WHEN ELBOW OFFSET (30E-8DM) OF CHIMNEY IS NEEDED

Procedures for installing chimney sections with offsets.

FIRESTOP SPACERS (V3600FS-8DM)

PENETRATING THE ROOF

INSTALLING FLASHING ON A METAL ROOF

Specific instructions for applying flashing on metal roofing surfaces.

STORM COLLAR INSTALLATION (SC1 or SC2)

How to properly install storm collars for sealing the chimney.

FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-8DM or V12F-8DM)

Steps for installing flashing components over the roof opening.

TERMINATIONS / SPARK ARRESTOR

CHASE INSTALLATIONS

Guidelines for installing chimney terminations within chases.

FINISHING THE FIREPLACE

MANTELS

GLASS DOORS

CLEANING THE GLASS

Method for cleaning fireplace glass doors safely and effectively.

OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION

DAMPER OPERATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE

ILLUSTRATED PARTS

REPLACEMENT PARTS

ACCESSORY PARTS

Lists optional parts like fan kits, air kits, and glass doors.