Desa S42 Installation Instructions Manual

Also see for S42 Series: OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Contents

- 3 - For more information, visit www.desatech.comFRAMING AND INSTALLING THE FIREPLACESTEP 1: Frame the opening for the fireplace using thedimensions shown in figures 1 & 2.STEP 2: If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting,tile (other than ceramic), or any combustible material otherthan wood flooring, the fireplace must be installed upon ametal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of thefireplace.STEP 3: Set the fireplace directly in front of this opening andslide the unit back until the nailing flanges touch the sideframing.STEP 4: Check the level of the fireplace and shim with sheetmetal if necessary.STEP 5: Before securing fireplace to prepared framing, theember protector (provided), must be placed between the hearthextension (not supplied), and under the bottom front edge ofthe fireplace to protect against glowing embers fallingthrough. If the fireplace is to be installed on a raised platform,a Z-type ember protector (not supplied) must be fabricated tofit your required platform height. The ember protector shouldextend under the fireplace a minimum of 1 - 1/2”. The emberprotector should be made of galvanized sheet metal (28-gageminimum) to prevent corrosion.STEP 6: Using screws or nails, secure the fireplace to theframing through flanges located on the sides of the fireplace.HEARTH EXTENSIONA hearth extension projecting a minimum of 16” in front ofand a minimum of 8” beyond each side of the fireplaceopening is required to protect combustible floor constructionin front of the fireplace. Fabricate a hearth extension using amaterial which meets the following specifications: a layer ofnon-combustible, inorganic material having a thermalconductivity of K = 0.84 BTU IN/FT. HR. F (or less) at 1”thick. For example, if the material selected has a K factor of0.25, such as glass fiber, the following formula would apply:Thermal conductivity “K” of materials can be obtained fromthe manufacturer or supplier of the non-combustible material.If the hearth extension is to be covered, use non-combustiblematerial such as tile, slate, brick, concrete, metal, glass,marble, stone etc. Provide a means to prevent the hearthextension from shifting and seal gap between the fireplaceframe and hearth extension with a non-combustible material(see figure 3).WARNING Hearth extension is to be installed onlyas illustrated.0.25 x 1.0” = 0.30 thickness required0.84Figure 2 CORNER INSTALLATIONFigure 3 HEARTH EXTENSIONFigure 1 FRAMNG DIMENSIONNOTE: For outdoor installations, the fireplace enclosuremust allow for adequate drainage and fresh air ventilation.It is recommended that a sealed, corrosion resistant catchpan with provision for drainage, be installed under thefireplace within the fireplace enclosure.