Pre-installation preparation, Framing and finishing, Continued – Desa (V)K36EN SERIES User Manual
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FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 5 shows fram-
ing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page
32. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to
Figure 6 for proper installation height. You can install noncombustible
mantels at any height above the fireplace. Note: Noncombustible
mantels may discolor!
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Continued
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an
Exterior Wall
C
B
A
D
E
F
G
Top of Louver Opening
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
Wall
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation
Ref. Mantel Ref.
Mantel from Top
Depth
of Louver Opening
1
14"
A
16"
2
12"
B
14"
3
10"
C
12"
4
8"
D
10"
5
6"
E
8"
6
4"
F
6"
7
2"
G
4"
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible Mantels
36
1
/
8
"
41
1
/
4
"
23
1
/
2
"
A
B
E
F
G
H
D
C
Nailing Tabs
15"
35
3
/
4
"
13
3
/
4
"
10
3
/
8
"
41"
41
1
/
4
"
68
1
/
2
"
49
5
/
8
"
Nailing
Tabs