Desa (V)TC36NE SERIES - Manual (Page 6)

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• Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero
clearance installations. Wall or framing material
can be placed directly against any exterior sur-
face on the back, sides or top of your fireplace,
except where standoff spacers are integrally
attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your
fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly
against wall or framing material. See framing
details on page 7.
• If you plan on installing a television or enter-
tainment center recessed above your fireplace, it
is recommended that you maintain a minimum
18" above top of louver opening.
• When locating termination cap, it is important
to observe the minimum clearances shown in
Figure 7, page 8.
• If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra
framing by positioning your fireplace against
an already existing framing member.
• Do not recess termination cap into a wall or
siding.
• You may paint the termination cap with 450º F
(232º C) heat-resistant paint to coordinate with
the exterior finish.
• There must not be any obstruction such as
bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks or util-
ity buildings within 24" from the front of the
termination cap.
• Do not locate termination cap where excessive
snow or ice build up may occur. Be sure to
clear vent termination area after snow falls to
prevent accidental blockage of venting system.
When using snow blowers, do not direct snow
towards vent termination area.
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Continued
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 thick-
ness 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. Zero inch
clearance to combustible materials are for fram-
ing purpose only.
NOTICE: This fireplace is in-
tended for use as supplemental
heat. Use this fireplace along
with your primary heating sys-
tem. 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 throughout the house.
In the event of a power outage,
you can use this fireplace as a
heat source.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4, page 7, shows typical framing of this
fireplace. Figure 5, page 7, shows framing for
corner installation. All minimum clearances must
be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see
Accessories on page 35. If you are using a separate
combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6, page
7, for proper installation height. You can install
noncombustible mantels at any height above the
fireplace.
Note:
Noncombustible mantels may discolor!