Desa (V)DVF36 - Manual (Page 6)

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PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
LOCATION AND SPACE
REqUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efficient location
for your DESA direct-vent fireplace. 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. Be aware of all restric-
tions and precautions before deciding the exact
location for your fireplace and termination cap.
When deciding the location of your fireplace,
follow these rules:
• A projection may be ideal for a new addition
on an existing finished wall. Refer to horizontal
termination configurations on page 15 or verti-
cal configurations on page 18.
• Do not connect this fireplace venting to a chim-
ney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning
fireplace or appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, do not locate this
fireplace in high traffic areas, windy or drafty
areas or near furniture or draperies.
• Never obstruct the front opening of the appli-
ance or flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Keep control compartments accessible.
• Do not locate close to where gasoline or other
flammable liquids may be stored. The appliance
must be kept clear and free from combustible
materials.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fire-
place are as follows:
*Back and sides of surround 0"
Vent Surfaces (side and bottom) 1"
Top Vent Surface (horizontal run) 2"
Ceiling to Opening 36"
Floor 0"
Wall to Front of Glass 36"
Perpendicular Wall to Opening of Unit 2"
Top Spacer 0"
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.
MANTEL CLEARANCES
Figure 3 - Direct-Vent Fireplace
Log Set
Upper
Louver
Panel
Lower
Louver
Panel
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances
(Peninsula Shown)
CEILING
WALL
36" Min.
36" Min.
0" Floor