Desa M42E Installation Manual

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1087961111For more information, visit www.desatech.comFor more information, visit www.desatech.comINSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONWall Switch InstallationOptional Remote Control InstallationGas Line Hook-UpOPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROLINSTALLATION (Model WRC)Note: If using optional wireless hand-held remote control, the wallswitch must be in the ON position to be operational. The remote controlthen becomes the switching mechanism for fireplace operation.1. Remove the front refractory access panel by lifting up and an-gling out of the firebox opening (see Figure 13).2. The WRC model receiver does not require a battery. The re-ceiver can be installed by first plugging the short extensioncord into the fireplace receptacle. Then plug the receiver unitinto the extension cord. Finally plug the ignition module pluginto the receiver unit (see Figure 14).3. Activate the remote handset battery by removing the insulat-ing tab on the back of the handset (see Figure 15). The batteryis included pre-installed.4. Once the battery is activated the unit is ready to use.5. Replace front refractory access panel.WALL SWITCH INSTALLATIONThe installation of a wall switch allows you to activate the gascontrol valve and turn the fireplace on and off. The wall switch is tobe connected to the incoming 120 volt regular household wiring thatsupplies the electricity to the fireplace. Refer to wiring diagram inthis manual on page 19.Figure 14 - Installing the WRC Remote ReceiverFireplaceReceptacle Remote ControlReceiverExtension Cord IgnitionModule PlugFigure 15 - Installing Battery into Back of HandsetPull to RemoveInsulation TabBattery Cover12 Volt BatteryBack ofHandsetGAS LINE HOOK-UPWARNING: Gas line hookup should be done byyour gas supplier or a qualified service person.WARNING: Before you proceed, make sure yourgas supply is OFF.CAUTION: Do not kink flexible gas line.A manual shutoff valve has been included in the appliance’s gas supplysystem. You may consider installing an extra gas shutoff valve outside theappliance’s enclosure (check with local codes) where it can be accessedmore conveniently with a key through a wall as shown in Figure 16.In conformance with local codes, route a 1/2" NPT gas linetowards the appliance coming in from any of the 3 directionsshown in Figure 17.Figure 16 - Manual Shutoff Valve InstallationFigure 17 - Routing Incoming Gas LineTypical Exterior Wall GasShutoff InstallationKeyExtensionShutoffValveA B1/2" NPT IncomingBlack Iron Gas Line Flexible Gas Line(1 Provided) CanBe Extended OutEither Side7"7"Alternate Gas SupplyThrough Sub-FloorM36E(B,H) M42E(B,H)VM36E(B,H) VM42E(B,H)A 8 5 /8 " (219mm) 10 1 /2 " (267mm)B 11" (279mm) 12 3 /4 " (324mm)Figure 13 - Removing Front Refractory Access Panel