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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE)
CHDV34(N/P)(A)
Fireplace size
D x FW x RW
34"
18
1
/
2
"
34"
14"
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
LOCATION AND SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efficient loca-
tion for your Comfort Glow direct-vent fire-
place. 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. Figure 2 shows some
common locations. Read all venting infor-
mation in this manual. Be aware of all re-
strictions and precautions before deciding
the exact location for your fireplace.
When deciding the location of your fire-
place, follow these rules:
1.
Do not connect this fireplace to a chim-
ney flue serving a separate solid-fuel
burning fireplace or appliance.
2.
Due to high temperatures, do not lo-
cate this fireplace in high traffic areas
or near furniture or draperies.
3.
Proper clearances must be maintained.
4.
If your fireplace is to be installed di-
rectly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any
combustible material other than wood,
it must be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and
depth of the fireplace. See Figure 3.
20"
34
3
/
4
"
5/8" for drywall facing
Must maintain a minimum
1" clearance to combustibles
34
1
/
2
"
34
3
/
4
"
20" Vertical Termination
19" Horizontal Termination
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for
the fireplace are as follows:
Back, and sides
0"/mm
Perpendicular walls
6" (152mm)
Floor
0"/mm
Ceiling to louver opening
42" (1067mm)
Front
36" (914mm)
Top of Standoffs
0"/mm
See General Venting on page 5 for specific
venting clearances.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figures 4 and 5 show typical framing of this
fireplace. Figure 6 on page 5 shows framing
for corner installation. All minimum clear-
ances must be met. Do not install fireplace
directly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any com-
bustible material other than wood. The fire-
place must set on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the
fireplace.
See Accessories on page 36 for mantel kits
available for this fireplace. If you are using
a separate combustible mantel piece, refer
to Figure 7 on page 5 for proper installation
height. You can install noncombustible
mantels at any height above the fireplace.
Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Typical
Fireplace Installation
Flush with a wall
Through exterior wall
enclosed in a chase
Corner
installation
Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions
D
RW
FW