Desa V)C36 Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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www.desatech.com 107777-01E4FIreplaCe InsTallaTIonSELECTING LOCATIONTo determine safest and most efficient locationfor fireplace, you must take into considerationthe following guidelines:1. Location must allow for proper clearances(see Figures 1 and 2).2. Consider a location where fireplace willnot be affected by drafts, air conditioningducts, windows or doors.3. A location that avoids cutting of joists orroof rafters will make installation easier.4. An outside air kit is available with thisfireplace (see Optional Outside Air Kit onpage 7).MINIMUM CLEARANCE TOCOMBUSTIBLESBack and sides of fireplace 3/4" minimum*Floor** 0" minimumPerpendicular wall to opening 14" minimumTop spacers 0" minimumMantel clearances see Mantels, page 6Chimney outer pipe surface 1" minimum* Not required at nailing flanges** See step 2 of FramingWARNING: Do not pack re-quired air spaces with insulationor other materials.Minimum/Maximum Chimney HeightMinimum height of chimney, measured frombase of fireplace to flue gas outlet of termina-tion, is 11.5 feet for straight flue or a flue withone elbow set. Maximum distance betweenelbows is 2 feet. For systems with two elbowsets, minimum height is 22 feet. Maximumheight of any system is 50 feet. This measure-ment includes fireplace, chimney sections andheight of termination assembly at level of fluegas outlet (see Figure 19, page 12).FRAMING1. Frame opening for fireplace using dimen-sions shown in Figures 1 and 2.2. If fireplace is to be installed directly oncarpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or anycombustible material other than woodflooring, fireplace must be installed upona metal or wood panel extending full widthand depth of fireplace.21.875"40.75"41.75"Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions52.2"17.3"24.4"73.8"Maintain 3/4"Clearance atSides andBack ofFireplace3/4" Clearance NotRequired at Nailing FlangesFigure 2 - Corner Installation3. Set fireplace directly in front of this open-ing and slide unit back until nailing flangestouch side framing.4. Check level of fireplace and shim withsheet metal if necessary.5. Before securing fireplace to preparedframing, ember protector must be placedbetween hearth extension (not included)and under bottom front edge of fireplaceto protect against glowing embers fallingthrough. If fireplace is to be installed ona raised platform, a Z-type ember protec-tor (not included) must be fabricated tofit your required platform height. Emberprotector should extend under fireplace aminimum of 1 1/2". Ember protector shouldbe made of galvanized sheet metal (28gauge minimum) to prevent corrosion.6. Using screws or nails, secure fireplace toframing through flanges located on sidesof fireplace.