5www.desatech.com117437-01Carton TrayCorner PostLog CartonGlass PanelPRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATIONClearancesFraming and FinishingPRE-INSTALATION PREPARATIONContinuedCLEARANCESMinimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:Back, and sides 0” (0 mm)Perpendicular walls 10” (254 mm)Floor 0” (0 mm)Ceiling to louver opening 36” (914 mm)Front 36” (914 mm)Top 0” (0 mm)B-Vent Surfaces 1” (26 mm) (See venting instructionsfor specifics on vent clearances.)Mantel Clearances (See - Mantel Clearances for specificclearances to combustible mantels.)Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8” (16 mm)may be flush with the top and sides of the front face of the fireplace.PACKAGING AND REMOVALThe (V)CB36 vented decorative gas fireplaces are packaged with:- one box containg a 4-log set located on the burner in the firebox.- one bag containing the owner’s manual with installationinstructions, operator’s guide, and warranty information.- one bag of glowing ember material.- one bag of vermiculite hearth treatments.Remove the shrinkwrap securing the 2 carton trays to the unit.Lift the top carton tray off and remove the four corner posts.Discard the bottom tray once the unit is moved into position.Note: To prvent damage to ceramic logs and glass panels youmay want to remove them before positioning and framing the unit.To access firebox, see Hearth Access and Assembly, page ##.Figure 4 - Unpacking FireplaceFRAMING AND FINISHINGFigure 5 shows typical framing of this fi replace. Figure 6 showsframing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met.For overall unit dimensions, framing allowances, and vent collarlocations, see Unit Dimensions, Figure 7 on page 6.For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page33. If you are using a seperate combustible mantel piece, refer toFigures 8 and 9 for proper height and clearances. You can install anoncombustible mantel at any height above the fireplace opening.Note: Non-combustible mantels may discolor!Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Flush, Wall InstallationFigure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation14 3/4" (375 mm)36 1/4" (921 mm)36"(914 mm)2 x 4 FLATHEADERFOR 1" OF CLEARANCEAT THE SIDES AND BACKOF THE FIREPLACEIS ALSO PERMITTED ATHOWEVER, 0" CLEARANCEALL SIDES WHEN FRAMEDTHESE DIMENSIONS ALLOW21" (533 mm)TO CENTER OFTOP VENT14 3/4"(375 mm)TO NAILINGFLANGES56 3/4"(1441 mm)12 1/4"(311 mm)TOOPENING28 5/8"(727 mm)14 3/4"