Desa R series Owner's Manual

Desa R series Owner's Manual Manual pdf 10 page image

www.desatech.com 110882-01K10MINIMUM NONCOMBUSTIBLEMATERIAL CLEARANCESIf Not Using MantelNote: If using a mantel proceed to If Using Man-tel. If not using a mantel, follow the informationon this page.You must have noncombustible material(s) above thefireplace opening. Noncombustible materials (such asslate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick.With sheet metal, you must have noncombustiblematerial behind it. Noncombustible material must ex-tend at least 8" up (for all models). If noncombustiblematerial is less than 12", you must install the fireplacehood accessory (24", 30" and 36" Models Only).See Figure 5 for minimum clearances.INSTALLATIONContinuedHeat ResistantMaterial(A)Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,Marble, Tile, etc.) Above FireplaceNoncombustible RequirementsMaterial Distance (A) for Safe Installation12" or more Noncombustiblematerial OK.Between 8" and 12" 24", 30" or 36" Models:Install fireplace hoodaccessory (GA6050,GA6052 or GA6053see Accessories,page 42).18" Model:Noncombustiblematerial OK.Less than 8" Noncombustible materialmust be extended to atleast 8". See Between 8"and 12", above. If youcannot extend material,you must operate heaterwith flue damper open.If Using MantelYou must have noncombustible material(s) abovethe fireplace opening. Noncombustible materials(such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you must have non-combustible material behind it. Noncombustiblematerial must extend at least 8" up (for all models).If noncombustible material is less than 12", youmust install the fireplace hood accessory (24", 30"and 36" Models Only). Even if noncombustiblematerial is more than 12", you may need the hoodaccessory to deflect heat away from your mantelshelf. See Figure 6 and Figure 7, page 11, forminimum clearances.IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these minimumclearances, you must operate heater with chimneyflue damper open. Go to Installing Damper ClampAccessory for Vented Operation, page 11.MANTEL CLEARANCESIn addition to meeting noncombustible materialclearances, you must also meet required clearancesbetween fireplace opening and mantel shelf. Ifyou do not meet the clearances listed below, youwill need a hood.Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceIf you meet minimum clearance between mantelshelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is notrequired (see Figure 6).Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel ClearancesWithout Using HoodMinimum Non-CombustibleMaterialMinimum Non-CombustibleMaterial HeightDistances toUnderside ofMantelTop ofFireplaceOpeningUnderside ofMantel Shelf12"8"(A)18"14"20"17"22"19"24"20"All minimumdistances arein inchesLog Set24"/30"/36"Models18" Model2 1/2 "6"8"10"Mantel Shelf