Desa EL36L Safety Information And Installation Manual

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www.desatech.com122663-01D 5CAUTION: Do not expose theheater to the elements (such asrain, etc.)CAUTION: Wear gloves andsafety glasses for protectionduring installation and main-tenance.Plan where to locate and frame fireplace.Before installation consider the following:1. Fireplace location must allow for wall andceiling clearances (see Installation Clear-ances).2. Fireplace screen should not be exposedto direct sunlight from windows or doors.3. Unit can be wired for either 120/60 (15amp circuit) or 240/60 (20 amp circuit).A dedicated circuit should be providedto avoid circuit breaker trips or blownfuses.Flush Installations are recommended whereliving space is limited or at a premium. Sincespace required to enclose fireplace wouldbe located beyond an outside wall, this in-stallation would require additional planningand construction. Check local codes for anyrestrictions.Projected Installations can extend any dis-tance into room. A projection may be ideal fora new addition on an existing, finished wall.Corner Installations make use of spacethat may not normally be used and providesa wider and more efficient viewing angle andheat distribution.Internal Wall Installations provide a discreteoption for room separation and can also be anideal addition to an existing wall.LOCATINg FIREPLACEContinuedFigure 3 - Possible Installation LocationsInternal WallInstallationFull ProjectionInstallationFlushInstallationCornerInstallationFacing Material MayBe NoncombustibleWall Treatments orCombustible WoodCombustible WoodMantels and TrimsMay Extend AboveProfile Shown whenMaintained within30° ParameterShownFramedMaterialTop of CabinetNote: All Mantel Clearancesare Measured from Top ofFireplace Opening30°23"12" Ref.21"4 1 /2 "1 1 /2 "15" Min.17"10 1 /2 "Figure 4 - Mantel ClearancesTop View of Fireplace5"3"30° 1 3 /4 " Max.Minimum 10"from PerpendicularSide WallEdge ofFireboxOpeningCombustibleMaterial MustNot OverlapFront FaceSafe ZoneFigure 5 - Mantel Side ClearancesINSTALLATIONINSTALLATION CLEARANCESMinimum clearances to combustible construc-tion are:Top, Back and Sides of Recessed Cabinet 0" Min.Drywall to Sides of Front Face 0" Min.Framing at Nailing Flanges 0" Min.Ceiling to Opening 36" Min.Floor 0" Min.Front 36" Min.Perpendicular Side Wall 10" Min.Mantel ClearancesFor mantel clearances see Figures 4 and 5.