Desa BVC-36Y Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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www.desatech.com 122280-01D10Figure 6 - Rough Opening Dimensionsfor Installing in a Wall59 1 /4 " (50")58 1 /8 "30 1 /8 "(42", 50")28 1 /4 " (36")67 1 /8 "51 1 /4 " (42")45 1 /4 " (36")SELECTING LOCATIONTo determine the safest and most efficientlocation for the fireplace, you must take intoconsideration the following guidelines:1. The location must allow for properclearances (see Figures 6 and 7).2. Consider a location where fireplace willnot be affected by drafts, air conditioningducts, windows or doors.3. A location that avoids cutting of joists orroof rafters will make installation easier.4. An outside air kit is available with thisfireplace (see Optional Outside Air Kit,page 11).MINIMUM CLEARANCE TOCOMBUSTIBLESBack and sides of fireplace 1 1/2" min.*Front of fireplace 48" min.Floor** 0" min.Perpendicular wall to opening 12" min.Top spacers 0" min.Mantel clearances see Mantels, page 11Chimney outer pipe surface 1" min.* Not required at nailing flanges** See step 2 of FramingWARNING: Do not pack re-quired air spaces with insulationor other materials.FRAMING1. Frame opening for fireplace using dimen-sions shown in Figures 6 and 7.2. If fireplace is to be installed directly oncarpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or anycombustible material other than woodflooring, fireplace must be installed upona metal or wood panel extending full widthand depth of fireplace.3. Set fireplace directly in front of this open-ing and slide unit back until nailing flangestouch side framing.4. Check level of the fireplace and shim withsheet metal if necessary.5. Before securing fireplace to preparedframing, ember protector (provided) mustbe placed between hearth extension (notsupplied) and under bottom front edgeof fireplace to protect against glowingembers falling through. If fireplace is tobe installed on a raised platform, a Z-typeember protector (not supplied) must bePREInStaLLatIOn PREPaRatIOn71" (50" Models)100" (50" Models)65" (42" Models)92" (42" Models)86.5" (36" Models)61" (36" Models)Maintain 1 1 /2 "Clearanceat Sides andBack of Fireplace1 1 /2" ClearanceNot Required atNailing FlangesFigure 7 - Corner Installationfabricated to fit your required platformheight. Ember protector should extendunder fireplace a minimum of 1 1/2". Emberprotector should be made of galvanizedsheet metal (28 gauge minimum to pre-vent corrosion.