www.desatech.com111044-01F 9Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in zeroclearance installations. Wall or framing materialcan be placed directly against any exterior surfaceof your fireplace, except where standoff spacers areintegrally attached. If standoff spacers are attachedto your fireplace, these spacers can be placed directlyagainst wall or framing materials.Use the dimensions shown for rough openings tocreate the easiest installation (see Built-In Fire-place Installation, page 10).CHECK GAS TYPEUse the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP)for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, donot install fireplace. Call dealer where you boughtfireplace for proper type fireplace.WARNING: This applianceis equipped for (natural or pro-pane/LP) gas. Field conversionis not permitted.INSTALLATION ITEMSBefore installing fireplace, make sure you have theitems listed below.• external regulator - propane/LP only (suppliedby installer)• piping (check local codes)• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)• equipment shutoff valve *• test gauge connection *• ground joint union• sediment trap• tee joint• pipe wrench* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valvewith 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative totest gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSAdesign-certified equipment shutoff valve from yourdealer. See Accessories, page 30.Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided brass trim kitfor built-in installations. See Accessories, page 30.LOCATING FIREPLACEWARNING: Maintain theminimum clearances shownin Figures 7 and 8. If you can,provide greater clearances fromfloor, ceiling and joining wall.INSTALLATIONContinuedFigure 8 - Mounting Clearances AsViewed From Front of Fireplace Shownwith Optional MantelFigure 7 - Mounting Clearances AsViewed From Front of Fireplace ShownBuilt In The Wall6"MinimumFromSides OfFireplaceLeftSideCEILING36" MinimumFLOORRightSideTop OfMantel CanBe FlushWith WallLeftSideCEILINGRightSide36"MinimumYou can recess firebox into the wall. You canalso position fireplace in the optional cabinet orcorner mantels. IMPORTANT: Only use optionalcabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual.Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (seeAccessories, page 30).WARNING: Never install thefireplace• in a bedroom or a bathroom• in a recreational vehicle• where curtains, furniture, clothingor other flammable objects areless than 36 inches from the front,top or sides of the fireplace• as a fireplace insert• in high traffic areas• in windy or drafty areas