Coleman 36ECMII Installation Instructions Manual

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36ECMII

36” Circulating Louvered Firebox

Includes: Manual Variable Control Fan S
Air Kit and Bi-Fold Doors with Brushed Brass finish

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THIS BOOK

This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also contains information that will
enable you to obtain replacement parts or optional accessory items when needed. Keep it with your other important papers.

stem, Combustion

WARNING: ALWAYS LEAVE GLASS

DOORS FULLY OPENED OR FULLY CLOSED
WHEN OPERATING THIS FIREPLACE.

This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved to ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 o
RGA 2-72 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard. A vent-free log can only be
installed in an aftermarket (completion of sale, not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer), permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. A DESA hood must be installed when using a vent-free gas log heater (see
Accessories, p. 11)

This firebox meets the construction and safety standards of H.U.D. fo
application in mobile homes when installed according to these instructions.

ALL DIMENSIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE IN
INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

DESA INTERNATIONAL

2701 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE PN 54024
P.O. BOX 90024 REV F
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42102-9004 6/02
www.desatech.com

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 2

2. SELECTING LOCATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 2

3. MINIMUM CLEARANCES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 2

4. FRAMING AND INSTALLING --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 3

5. HEARTH EXTENSION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 3

6. OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 4

7. FAN KIT ASSEMBLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 4

8. CHIMNEY PIPE INSTALLATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 4,5,6

9. TERMINATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 6

10. FINISHING YOUR FIREPLACE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 7

11. MANTELS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 7

12. GLASS DOORS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 7

13. GAS LINE INSTALLATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 8

14. CHIMNEY OFFSET --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 9

15. DAMPER OPERATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 10

16. TECHNICAL SERVICE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 10

17. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PG. 11

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any othe
appliance.

• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture an
draperies.

• Do not place clothing or other flammable materials o
or near the appliance.

EVER leave children unattended when a fire is

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burning in the fireplace.

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUST­MENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, O
LOSS OF LIFE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL FO
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR LOCAL
DISTRIBUTOR.

CHECK HUD REQUIREMENTS BEFORE
INSTALLING THIS FIREPLACE.

INTRODUCTION

Model 36ECMII is specifically designed for use in
manufactured mobile homes. This fireplace includes a manual
control fan system, combustion air kit and bi-fold doors with a
brushed brass finish.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

♦ Before beginning the installation of the fireplace, read

these instructions through, completely.

♦ These DESA components and fireplace are safe when

installed according to this Installation Manual. Unless you
use DESA components, which has been designed and
tested for the fireplace system, 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 fireplace, components, doors, blower,

fans, air inlet system and damper control.

b) Use of any component part not manufactured or approved

by DESA in combination with a DESA fireplace system.

PROPER INSTALLATION is the most important step in
ensuring safe and continuous operation of the fireplace.
Consult the local building codes as to the particular
requirements concerned with the installation of all factory
built fireplaces. Although grounding may not be required by
code the manufacturer recommends it.

This model fireplace 36ECMII meets the construction and
safety standards of HUD for application in mobile homes
when installed according to these instructions.

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL A FIREPLACE INSERT

IN THIS BOX UNLESS THE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE INSERT SPECIFICALLY
STATE THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TESTED FO
USE WITH THE INSERT.

This fireplace is intended to be used as a decorative
appliance and is not intended to be used to heat the home.

This wood burning fireplace complies with the UL 127 standard as
a FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE and is listed and tested by

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

CAUTION: The structural integrity of the mobile home floor,
and ceiling/roof must be maintained.

SELECTING LOCATION

To determine the safest and most efficient location for the
fireplace, you must take into consideration the following
guidelines:

1. The location must allow for proper clearances (see figures
1 & 2).

2. Consider a location where the heat output would not be
affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or
doors.

3. A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters
will make installation easier.

4. An outside air kit is included with this fireplace. For
more details refer to section on outside air kit installation
on page 4.

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN A BEDROOM.

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES:

• Back and sides of fireplace …………………..1/2” Min.

Note: the ½” clearance is not required at the nailing flanges

• Floor* ………………………….…………………0” Min.

*See step 2 of “Installing the Fireplace” – next page

• Wall to front of Fireplace ……………………….36” Min.

• Perpendicular Wall to Opening of Unit ………...14” Min.

• Top Spacers …………………..…………………..0” Min.

• Mantel Clearances …………………………… see page 7

“Finishing your Fireplace”

• Chimney Outer Pipe Surfaces ……………………1” Min.

WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH

INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS.

MINIMUM/MAXIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT:

The MINIMUM height of the chimney, measured from the
base of the fireplace to the flue gas outlet of the termination, is
11 feet for straight flue or a flue with one elbow set. The
maximum distance between elbows is 2 feet. The maximum
height of any system is 20 feet. This measurement includes the
fireplace, chimney sections and the height of the termination
assembly at the level of the flue gas outlet (see pg. 6, fig. 14).

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FRAMING AND INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE

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STEP 1: Frame the opening for the fireplace using the
dimensions shown in figure 1 or 2.
STEP 2: If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting,
tile (other than ceramic), or any combustible material other
than wood flooring; the fireplace must be installed upon a
metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the
fireplace.
STEP 3: Position the fireplace as shown in figure 4a by sliding
the unit backward until the nailing straps on each side touches
the side framing.
STEP 4: Check the level of the fireplace and shim with sheet
metal if necessary.
STEP 5: Before securing fireplace to prepared framing, the
ember protector (provided), must be placed between the hearth
extension (not supplied), and under the bottom front edge of
the fireplace to protect against glowing embers falling
through. If the fireplace is to be installed on a raised platform,
a Z-type ember protector (not supplied) must be fabricated to
fit your required platform height. The ember protector should
extend under the fireplace a minimum of 1-½”. The ember
protector should be made of galvanized sheet metal (28ga.
minimum) to prevent corrosion.
STEP 6: Secure fireplace to floor using tie-down straps (see
figure 4) to prevent shifting.

Figure 1 FRAMING DIMENSION

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ure 2 CORNER INSTALLATION

HEARTH EXTENSION: (HE 36)

A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 16” in front of
and a minimum of 8” beyond each side of the fireplace
opening is required to protect combustible floor construction
in front of the fireplace. Use DESA hearth extension (see
accessories on page 11) HE 36 or an equal material which
meets the following specifications: a layer of non­combustible, inorganic material having a thermal conductivity
of K=0.84 BTU IN/FT. HR. F (or less) at 1” thick. [For

example, if the material selected has a K factor of 0.25, such
as glass fiber, the following formula would apply. 0.25/0.84 x

1.0” = 0.30 thickness required. Thermal conductivity “K” of

materials can be obtained from the manufacturer or supplier of
the non-combustible material.] If the hearth extension is to be
covered, use non-combustible material such as tile, slate,
brick, concrete, metal, glass, marble, stone etc. Provide a
means to prevent the hearth extension from shifting and seal
the gap between the fireplace frame and hearth extension with
a non-combustible material (see figure 3).

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WARNING: HEARTH EXTENSION IS TO BE

INSTALLED ONLY AS ILLUSTRATED.

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Figure 5

OUTSIDE AIR KIT (MODEL AK6E)

The installation of an outside air kit should be installed during
the rough framing of the fireplace due to the nature of its
location. Outside combustion air is accessed through the
mobile home floor (Refer to AK-6 Installation Instructions for
details). In some instances, a wall installation is required (see
figure 5). Note: An AK6WE Air Kit must be ordered when a
sidewall installation is required (see accessories on page 11).

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