Desa V036NR Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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www.desatech.com119109-01G 5INSTALLATIONC. When fireplace is installed on carpet-ing or other combustible material, otherthan wood flooring, fireplace should beinstalled on a metal or wood panel extend-ing the full width and depth of enclosure.D. Clearances from bottom of fireplace to thefloor is 0".CAUTION: Do not installthe fireplace directly on carpetor vinyl.WARNING: Fireplace hoodmust be used if a combustiblemantel material is installed.Mantel Clearances for Built-In InstallationIf placing custom mantel above built-in fire-place, you must meet the minimum allowableclearance between mantel shelf and top offireplace opening shown in Figure 3, page6. These are the minimum allowable mantelclearances for a safe installation. Use largerclearances wherever possible to minimizethe heating of objects and materials placedon the mantel.NOTICE: Surface temperaturesof adjacent walls and mantels be-come hot during operation. Wallsand mantels above the fireplacemay become hot to the touch.If installed properly, these tem-peratures meet the requirementof the national product standard.Follow all minimum clearancesshown in this manual.NOTICE: If your installation doesnot meet the minimum clearancesshown, you must do one of thefollowing:• raise the mantel to an accept-able height• remove the mantelFigure 2 - Minimum Clearance forCombustible to Wall*Minimum 16" from Side Wall*ExampleIMPORTANT: Make sure fireplace is level. If fire-place is not level, log set will not work properly.Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used inzero clearance installations. Wall or framingmaterial can be placed against any exteriorsurface on the rear, sides, top or bottom ofyour fireplace, except where standoff spacersare integrally attached. If standoff spacersare attached to your fireplace, these spacerscan be placed directly against wall or framingmaterials.Use dimensions shown for rough openingsto create the easiest installation (see Built-InFireplace Installation, page 6).INSTALLATION CLEARANCESWARNING: Maintain theminimum clearances. If you can,provide greater clearances fromfloor, ceiling and adjoining wall.Carefully follow these instructions. This willensure safe installation. Fireplace hoodmust be used if combustible mantel materialis installed.Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (seeFigure 2)A. Clearances from the side of the fireplacecabinet to any combustible material andwall should follow diagram in Figure 2.Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,etc. is made of combustible material andprotrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This com-bustible material must be 4" from the sideof the fireplace cabinet (see Figure 2).B. Clearances from the top of the fireplaceopening to the ceiling should not be lessthan 42".