Desa FDCFTN - Manual (Page 8)

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FIREPLACE CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances
shown in Figure 6. If you can, provide greater clear-
ances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.
NOTICE: If you install the fireplace in a bedroom
(Thermostat-Controlled Models only), some building
codes require that the fireplace/mantel system be
secured to (or within) a wall. You can position fire-
place in an optional cabinet or corner mantel. You can
also recess fireplace into the wall.
INSTALLATION
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Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest
installation (see Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 9).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If
your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. Call dealer
where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed
below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer, for propane/LP units only)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection*
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase
the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from
your dealer. See Accessories, pages 36 and 37.
Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided brass trim kit for built-in
installations. See Accessories, pages 36 and 37.
If your fireplace is to be used with an optional mantel, the
installation instructions included with your mantel shows an CSA
approved method of attaching the fireplace/mantel system to a
wall.
IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels
specified in this manual. Purchase the optional mantel from your
dealer (see Accessories, pages 36 and 37).
If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall, see Built-In Fireplace
Installation on page 9 to secure your fireplace into the wall.
CAUTION: If you install the fireplace in a home
garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18
inches above floor.
• locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace
• where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service
• in coldest part of room
An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accesso-
ries, pages 36 and 37. If planning to use blower, follow instructions
provided with blower for power source.
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible
Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any com-
bustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 6.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of
combustible material and protrudes 3 1 /
2
" from the wall. This
combustible material must be 4" from the side of the fireplace
opening (see Figure 6).
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling
should not be less than 36 inches.
C. For mantel clearances, see Figure 10 on page 10.
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall
*
Example
INSTALLATION
Check Gas Type
Installation Items
Fireplace Clearances
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Top Left and Bottom
Right Sides and Rear
36" 6" 0"