Pre-installation preparation, Location and space requirements, Clearances – Desa Tech CHDV34PA User Manual

Page 4: Framing and finishing

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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP)

CHDV34NA, PA

Fireplace size

D x FW x RW

34"

18

1

/

2

" 34

3

/

8

"

14"

PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION

LOCATION AND SPACE
REQUIREMENTS

Determine the safest and most efficient loca-
tion for your Comfort Glow direct-vent fire-
place. Make sure that rafters and wall studs
are not in the way of the venting system.
Choose a location where the heat output is
not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts,
windows or doors. Figure 2 shows some
common locations. Read all venting infor-
mation in this manual. Be aware of all re-
strictions and precautions before deciding
the exact location for your fireplace.

When deciding the location of your fire-
place, follow these rules:

1.

Do not connect this fireplace to a chim-
ney flue serving a separate solid-fuel
burning fireplace or appliance.

2.

Due to high temperatures, do not lo-
cate this fireplace in high traffic areas
or near furniture or draperies.

3.

Proper clearances must be maintained.

4.

If your fireplace is to be installed di-
rectly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any
combustible material other than wood,
it must be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and
depth of the fireplace. See Figure 3.

20"

34

"

5/8" for drywall facing

Must maintain a minimum
1" clearance to combustibles

34

3

/

4

"

34

1

/

4

"

20" Vertical Termination
19" Horizontal Termination

CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances to combustibles for
the fireplace are as follows:
Back, and sides

0"/mm

Perpendicular walls

6" (152mm)

Floor

0"/mm

Ceiling to louver opening

42" (1067mm)

Front

36" (914mm)

Top of Standoffs

0"/mm

See General Venting on page 5 for specific
venting clearances.

FRAMING AND FINISHING

Figures 4 and 5 show typical framing of this
fireplace. Figure 6 on page 5 shows framing
for corner installation. All minimum clear-
ances must be met. Do not install fireplace
directly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any com-
bustible material other than wood. The fire-
place must set on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the
fireplace.

See Accessories on page 34 for mantel kits
available for this fireplace. If you are using
a separate combustible mantel piece, refer
to Figure 7 on page 5 for proper installation
height. You can install noncombustible
mantels at any height above the fireplace.

Note:

Noncombustible mantels may discolor!

Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations

Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall

Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Typical
Fireplace Installation

Flush with a wall

Through exterior wall
enclosed in a chase

Corner
installation

Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions

D

RW

FW

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