Desa (V)TC36N(-HA) Series - Manual (Page 6)

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• 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.
• For horizontal installations above 2,000 feet, it
is recommended that a 12" extension pipe be
added before starter elbow and a round hori-
zontal termination be used (see High Altitude
Installation, page 17).
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. 0" clear-
ance to combustible materials are for framing
purpose only.
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Continued
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 shows typical framing of this fireplace.
Figure 5, page 7, shows framing for corner instal-
lation. All minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see
Accessories on page 42. 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!
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for
Installation Against an Exterior Wall
36 1 /
8
"
41 1 /
4
"
21" Horizontal Vent
24
1 /
2
" Vertical Vent