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PRODUCT FEATURES
These.are.a.few.facts.that.can.help.you.un-
derstand and enjoy your vented decorative
fireplace:
•. The.(V)CB36N(E).and.(V)CB36P(E).series.
of vented decorative fireplaces may be
recessed into an exterior chase, an interior
flush wall enclosure or a framed-in corner
installation.
•. Models. (V)CB36N. and. (V)CB36P. are.
equipped.with.a.millivolt.gas.control.system.
that.does.not.require.electricity.to.operate..
A piezo ignitor is provided to light the pilot
without.using.matches.or.lighters.
•. Models. (V)CB36N(E). and. (V)CB36P(E).
are. equipped. with. an. electronic. ignition.
system.that.requires.10.VAC.to.operate..
An.electrode.ignitor.automatically.lights.the.
pilot flame when the fireplace is turned on.
• These fireplaces can accept any approved
4". B-Type. venting. system. and. must. be.
terminated.vertically.through.the.roof.using.
Through.exterior.wall.
enclosed.in.a.chase
Corner.
Installation
Flush.with.a.wall
Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations
25"
(63.5 cm)
36"
(91.4 cm)
36"
(91.4 cm)
Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions
a. listed. type. vent. cap. only.. See. venting.
instructions.starting.on.page.8.for.proper.
venting.requirements.
• These vented fireplaces require indoor air
for.combustion.and.must.be.installed.in.a.
room of sufficient size to provide adequate
fresh.air.for.safe.and.proper.operation..The.
room.intended.for.installation.must.be.of.
sufficient size to meet the requirements
for an unconfined space as defined in the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventila-
tion
. If sufficient air for combustion is not
available.a.makeup.air.kit.model.AK4.may.
be. required. to. provide. outside. air. to. this.
appliance.. Check. your. local. codes. as. to.
specific requirements for make up air.
• This fireplace may be installed in any room
of.the.house.provided.all.local.codes.and.
these.installation.instructions.are.followed.
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
LOCATION AND SPACE
REqUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efficient loca-
tion for your DESA Heating, LLC 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..Figure..shows.some.com-
mon.locations..Be.aware.of.all.restrictions.and.
precautions.before.deciding.the.exact.location.
for your fireplace and termination cap.
When deciding the location of your fireplace,
follow.these.rules:
• Do not connect this fireplace to a chimney
flue servicing a separate solid fuel burning
fireplace or appliance.
• Do to high temperatures, do not locate this
fireplace in high traffic areas, windy or drafty
areas, or near furniture or draperies.
•. Proper.clearances.must.be.maintained.
• If your fireplace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, vinyl, tile or any combustible mate-
rial 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).
• Only trim kits supplied by DESA Heating,
LLC.shall.be.used.in.the.installation.of.this.
fireplace, see
Accessories
, page 31.
•. Do. not. install. aftermarket. vent. dampers..
Manual.or.automatic.vent.dampers.are.not.
approved.for.use.with.this.appliance.