Desa (V)CB36N(E) - Manual (Page 6)

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• A hearth extension is not required with this
appliance. If one is installed, it is for aesthetic
purposes only and does not have to meet stan-
dard requirements for hearth extensions.
• If you plan on installing a television or entertain-
ment center recessed above your fireplace, it is
recommended that you maintain a minimum 18"
(45.7 cm) above the top of louver opening.
• When locating the termination cap, it is impor-
tant to observe the minimum vent height and
clearances required under code, see Venting
Installation Instructions, page 8.
• Do not recess termination cap into a wall or
siding.
• You may paint the termination cap with 450° F
(232° C) heat resistant paint to coordinate with
the exterior finish.
PACKAGING AND REMOVAL
The (V)CB36 vented decorative gas fireplaces are
packaged with the following items:
• one box containing a 4 piece log set located on
the burner in the firebox.
• one bag containing the owner’s manual with
installation instructions, operator’s guide, and
warranty information.
• one bag of glowing ember material.
• one bag of vermiculite hearth treatments.
1. Remove shrink wrap securing 2 carton trays
to unit.
2. Lift top carton tray off and remove four corner
posts.
3. Discard bottom tray once unit is moved into
position.
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Continued
Note: To prevent damage to ceramic logs and
glass panels you may want to remove them before
positioning and framing the unit. To access firebox,
see Louver Panels and Glass Door, page 16.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for fireplace:
Back, Sides, Floor and Top 0" (0 mm)
Perpendicular walls
10" (25.4 cm)
Ceiling to Louver & Front 36" (91.4 cm)
B-Vent Surfaces
1" (26 mm) (See
venting instructions
for specifics on vent
clearances.)
Mantel Clearances (See Mantel Clear-
ances, page 7, for
specific clearances to
combustible mantels.)
Combustible material with a maximum thickness
of 5/8" (16 mm) may be flush with top and sides
of front face of fireplace.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 5 shows typical framing of this fireplace.
Figure 6, page 7, shows framing for corner instal-
lation. All minimum clearances must be met.
For overall unit dimensions, framing allowances
and vent collar locations, see Unit Dimensions,
Figure 7 on page 7.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see
Accessories, page 34. If you are using a separate
combustible mantel piece, refer to Figures 8 and
9, page 8, for proper height and clearances. You
can install a noncombustible mantel at any height
above the fireplace opening.
Note:
Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
Figure 4 - Unpacking Fireplace
Carton
Tray
Glass
Panel
Log
Carton
Corner
Post
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Flush
Wall Installation
3"
(91.4 cm)
3 1 /
4
"
(9.1 cm) 14 3 /
4
"
(37.5 cm)