Desa (V)VC42NE - Manual (Page 22)

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Installing Brick Liner Models BL42DA(SA) and BL42DHA(SA)
Wall Switch Installation
Optional Remote Control Installation
Figure 40 - Installing the WRC Remote Receiver
Fireplace
Receptacle
Remote Control
Receiver
Extension Cord
Ignition
Module Plug
Figure 41 - Installing Battery into Back of Handset
Pull to Remove
Insulation Tab
Battery Cover
12 Volt Battery
Back of
Handset
WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION
The installation of a wall switch allows you to activate the gas
control valve and turn the fireplace on and off. The wall switch
is to be connected to the incoming 120 volt regular household
wiring that supplies the electricity to the fireplace.
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL
INSTALLATION (MODEL WRC)
Note: If using optional wireless hand-held remote control, the wall
switch must be in the ON position to be operational. The remote control
then becomes the switching mechanism for fireplace operation.
1. Open lower louver panel.
2. The WRC model receiver does not require a battery. The
receiver can be installed by first plugging the short extension
cord into the fireplace receptacle. Then plug the receiver unit
into the extension cord. Finally plug the ignition module plug
into the receiver unit (see Figure 40).
3. Activate the remote handset battery by removing the insulating
tab on the back of the handset (see Figure 41). The battery is
included pre-installed.
4. Once the battery is activated the unit is ready to use.
5. Close lower louver panel.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS
BL42DA(SA) AND BL42DHA(SA)
WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn
off and unplug fireplace. Let cool before installing
brick liner.
You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Ac-
cessories , page 34.
CAUTION: Always handle brick panels with two
hands. Do not force brick panels into place. Exces-
sive force will break brick panels.
1. Remove top and bottom louvers to allow access to door
latches.
2. Unlock door latches and open glass door. See Removing Glass
Door , steps 1 and 2, page 21.
3. Carefully remove lava rock and ember material. Remove log/
grate assembly by unscrewing grate from plenum. The two
logs under the grate are attached to burner. DO NOT attempt
to remove.
4. Remove screws that attach plenum to burner to remove plenum.
5. Remove three screws from deflector shield on the inside top
of firebox. Set shield and screws aside.
6. Install rear brick panel first. Rest bottom edge of panel on back
edge of burner assembly (see Figure 39).
7. Install left side brick panel by sliding it between the burner
assembly and the side of the firebox (see Figure 39).
8. Install the right brick panel using the same method described
in step 6 for left brick panel.
9. Replace deflector shield using screws removed in step 4.
10. Using scews removed in step 4, replace plenum and attach to
burner.
11. Using screws removed in step 3, replace log/grate assembly. Be care-
ful when replacing log/grate assembly not to chip logs on burner.
12. Install lava rock and glowing embers. See Installing Lava Rock
and Glowing Embers, page 21.
13. Close glass door and lock latches on top and bottom of door
and replace screen. See Removing Glass Door, steps 5 and 6,
page 21.
14. Close top and bottom louvers.
Figure 39 - Installing Rear Brick Panel
Rear Brick
Panel
Left Side
Brick Panel