Desa FLAME-MAX VML27NR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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111115-01A99For more information, visit www.desatech.comFor more information, visit www.desatech.comArea of Various Standard Round FluesDiameter (ins.) Area (sq. ins.)5" 20 sq. inches6" 29 sq. inches7" 39 sq. inches8" 51 sq. inchesINSTALLATIONContinuedFLOOR CLEARANCESA. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintainthe minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, youmust install appliance at least 5" above the combustible floor-ing (see Figure 9).Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using HoodMinimum Non-CombustibleMaterial 8"Min.12" 15" 18"All minimumdistances arein inches20"2 1/2"6"8"10"12"Distances toUnderside ofMantelHood(GA6050, GA6052)Top of FireplaceOpeningUnderside ofMantel ShelfMantel ShelfFigure 8 - Minimum FireplaceClearances If Installed at FloorLevelFigure 9 - Minimum FireplaceClearances Above Combus-tible Flooring14"Min.CombustibleMaterialNoncombustible MaterialHearth5"Min.CombustibleMaterialHood (GA6050,GA6052 orGA6053)INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORYFOR VENTED OPERATIONNote: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installedonly in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue andconstructed of noncombustible material.If your heater is a manually controlled model, you may use thisheater as a vented product. There are three reasons for operatingyour heater in the vented mode:1. The fireplace does not meet the clearance to combustibles re-quirements for vent-free operation2. State or local codes do not permit vent-free operation3. You prefer vented operationChimney Height (ft.) Minimum Permanent Flue Opening6' to 15' 39 sq. inches15' to 30' 29 sq. inchesFigure 10 - Attaching Damper ClampDamperDamperClampDamperClampDamperDamperMasonry Fireplace Manufactured FireplaceIf reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you, you must permanentlyopen chimney flue damper. You must install the damper clampaccessory (to order, see Accessories, page 27). This will insure ventedoperation (see Figure 10). The damper clamp will keep damper open.Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory.See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you mustprovide. Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flueopening will be maintained at all times.INSTALLATIONMantel Clearances (Cont.)Floor ClearancesInstalling Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation