Pre-installation preparation, Continued, Clearances – Desa (V)T32EN SERIES User Manual
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PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Continued
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for
Installation Against an Exterior Wall
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner
Installation
C
B
A
D
E
F
G
Top of Louver
Opening
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
Wall
Ref.
Mantel
Depth
Ref.
Mantel from Top of
Louver Opening
1
14"
A
16"
1"
B
14"
3
10"
C
1"
4
8"
D
10"
5
6"
E
8"
6
4"
F
6"
7
"
G
4"
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible
Mantels
• For horizontal installations above 2,000 feet, it
is recommended that a 12" extension pipe be
added before starter elbow (see High Altitude
Installation, page 16).
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fire-
place are as follows:
*Back and sides
0"
Perpendicular walls
6"
Floor
0"
Ceiling to louver opening 42"
Front
36"
Top of Standoffs
0"
Vent
(See venting
instructions for specific
venting clearances.)
Combustible material with a maximum thickness of
5/8" may be flush with the top front of fireplace.
* For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack with
insulation or other materials. 0" clearance to com-
bustible materials are for framing purpose only.
NOTICE: This fireplace is in-
tended for use as supplemental
heat. Use this fireplace along with
your primary heating system. Do
not install this fireplace as your
primary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using fireplace. This will
help circulate the heat through-
out the house. In the event of a
power outage, you can use this
fireplace as a heat source.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace.
Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation. All
minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see
Accessories on page 39. If you are using a sepa-
rate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6
for proper installation height. You can install
noncombustible mantels at any height above the
fireplace.
Note:
Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
3
3
/
8
"
34
5
/
8
"
19"
A
B
E
F
G
H
D
C
Nailing Tabs
8
1
/
"
13
5
/
8
"
39
3
/
8
"
9
1
/
"
9
7
/
8
"
34
3
/
8
"
34
5
/
8
"
54
1
/
8
"
Nailing
Tabs