Desa VC42NE SERIES Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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www.desatech.com116237-01E 5LOCAL CODESInstall and use fireplace with care. Follow all localcodes. In the absence to local codes, use the cur-rent National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54* (USA) or the current CSA-B149.1 InstallationCode (Canada).*Available from:American National Standards Institute, Inc.1430 BroadwayNew York, NY 10018National Fire Protection Association, Inc.Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02269PRODUCT FEATURESThese are a few facts that can help you understandand enjoy your direct-vent fireplace:• The venting system may be routed to the out-side of your home in several ways. It may ventthrough the roof (vertical) or it may vent to anoutside/exterior wall (horizontal). The ventpipe installation is very important to allow forproper operation. You must follow the ventinginstructions very carefully for either vertical orhorizontal applications.• This fireplace may be installed in any room ofyour house provided all local codes and theseinstallation instructions are followed.• The blower requires electricity. If you plan toinstall the blower at a later date, do not forgetto wire the outlet at the bottom of the fireplacewhen framing.• Each time you turn on your fireplace, you maynotice some amount of condensation on the in-side of the fireplace glass. This is normal and willdisappear after 10-20 minutes of operation.• Your direct-vent gas fireplace system (fireplaceand venting) is a balanced and sealed gas op-erating unit. It requires approximately 10-20minutes of operating time before the flamepattern stabilizes.Figure 2 - Common Fireplace LocationsFlush with a wallThrough exterior wallenclosed in a chaseCornerinstallationFigure 3 - Fireplace Bottom DimensionsDRWFW23 1/4"36 1/4"48"PRE-INSTALLATIONPREPARATIONLOCATION AND SPACEREqUIREMENTSDetermine the safest and most efficient locationfor your DESA direct-vent fireplace. Make surethat rafters and wall studs are not in the way of theventing system. Choose a location where the heatoutput is not affected by drafts, air conditioningducts, windows or doors. Figure 2 shows somecommon locations. Be aware of all restrictions andprecautions before deciding the exact location foryour fireplace and termination cap.When deciding the location of your fireplace,follow these rules:• Do not connect this fireplace venting to a chim-ney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burningfireplace or appliance.• Due to high temperatures, do not locate thisfireplace in high traffic areas, windy or draftyareas or near furniture or draperies.• Proper clearances must be maintained.• If your fireplace is to be installed directly oncarpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible mate-rial other than wood, it must be installed on ametal or wood panel extending the full widthand depth of the fireplace. See Figure 3.