
HFL300 SERIES BRICK LINER KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Read entire instruction sheet
before installing brick liner.
This brick liner accessory is approved for
use in Series 4 32" vent-free gas fireplaces
and fireboxes. Do not use brick liner ac
cessory in any other fireplace models.
The Brick Liner Kit contains the following:
• 1 - Rear Firebrick Panel
• 2 - Side Firebrick Panels
• 2 - Retainer Brackets
• 2 - #10 Screws
Tools required:
• Phillips Screwdriver
• 5/16" Hex Socket Wrench or Nut Driver
If any of these parts are missing or damaged,
contact dealer where you purchased this kit. If
they cannot supply original replacement parts,
either contact your nearest Parts Central or call
DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for
information.
IMPORTANT:
with two hands.
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and let fireplace cool before
Always handle firebrick panels
WARNING: Turn off, unplug,
installing brick liner. Only a
qualified service person should
service and repair fireplace.
NOTICE: You must remove log
base assembly before installing
brick liner.
1. To remove screen, lift screen up off the screws
in front of fireplace (see Figure 1).
Screws
for
Mounting
Screen
Figure 1 - Removing Fireplace Screen
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2. Remove logs. Remove two screws that attach
log base assembly to fireplace. Carefully lift
log base assembly and remove from fireplace
(see Figure 2).
CAUTION: Do not pick up log
base assembly by burners. This
may damage burners. Only pick
up base by the grate.
Note: Some installations may require the gas
supply line to be disconnected before removing
log assembly. If so, call a qualified service per
son to disconnect gas supply from fireplace.
Note: If your fireplace has a thermodisc plate,
make sure you position the hole in rear firebrick panel over the thermodisc plate on rear
wall of fireplace (see Figure 3). If you cover
the thermodisc plate with the firebrick panel,
the fan will not run properly.
Standard Brick
Panel
Thermodisc Plate
(not on all models)
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Rear
Firebrick
Panel
WARNING: A qualified service person must connect and
disconnect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
3. Install rear firebrick panel on back wall first.
Standard brick panel has larger bricks at the
top while the Herringbone panel has smaller
bricks at the top. Rest the bottom edge of
firebrick panel on liner flange. Stand firebrick
panel straight up against the back of fireplace
(see Figure 3). The side brick panels will hold
the rear panel in place.
CAUTION: Always handle
firebrick panels with two hands.
Do not force firebrick panels into
place. Excessive force will break
firebrick panels.
Burners
Hole
Liner Flange
Rear
Firebrick
Panel
Hole
Herringbone
Brick Panel
Thermodisc Plate
(not on all models)
Log Base
Assembly
Two Screws
Figure 2 - Removing Log Base Assembly
2
from Fireplace
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Liner
Flange
Figure 3 - Placing Rear Firebrick Panel
on Flange in Fireplace
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4. Slide one side firebrick panel behind the
retaining edge of fireplace. Standard brick
panel has larger bricks at the top while the Herringbone panel has smaller bricks at the top.
Gently press the firebrick panel back against
the side wall (see Figure 4). The bottom edge
of the firebrick panel will rest on liner flange
and against back panel.
CAUTION: Always handle
firebrick panels with two hands.
Do not force firebrick panels into
place. Excessive force will break
firebrick panels.
5. Secure side firebrick panel to side wall of
fireplace with one retainer bracket and one
screw (see Figure 5).
Note: If there is a screw in the fireplace side
walls where you are to install the retaining
bracket, remove screw.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to install other side of
firebrick panel.
7. Put log base assembly back into fireplace.
Secure log base assembly with the two screws
removed in step 2 (see Figure 2, page 2).
Side
Firebrick
Retaining Edge
Side Wall
Panel
WARNING: A qualified service person must connect and
disconnect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detec
tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
8. Replace logs. Make sure logs are put in their
proper position. See Installing Logs in the
Fireplace Ownerʼs Manual.
9. Replace screen (see Figure 1, page 1).
Retaining
Edge
Retainer
Bracket
Screw
Larger Brick
at Top of
Panel
Figure 5 - Securing Side Firebrick Panel
Liner Flange
Figure 4 - Placing Side Firebrick Panel
Behind Retaining Edge
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to Side Wall of Fireplace

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Rev. A
03/05