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FOR VOllR SAFETY
! c De not store or use gasoiine or any other flammabie
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
e Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away f
r
om furniture and
draperies.
c
Do
not place clothing or other fianm1able materials on
or near the appliance.
• NEVER leave children unattended when a fire is
burning in the fireplace.
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WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, ser
v
ice or maintenance can cause injury,
property damage, or loss of life. Refer to this manual for
assistance or additional infom1ation. Consult a qualified
installer or local distributor.
CHECK LOCAL CODES BEFORE
INST ALLING THIS FIREPLACE.
INTRODUCTION
BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION OF THE
FIREPLACE, READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THROUGH,
COMPLETELY.
¢ This DESA fiieplace and -its components are· safe
when installed according to this installation manual.
Unless you use DESA components, which has been
designed and tested for the fireplace system, you may
cause a fire hazard.
♦ The DESA wan-anty will be voided by and DESA
disclaims any responsibility for the following actions:
a) Modification of the fireplace, components, doors,
air inlet system and damper control.
b) Use of any component part not manufactured or
approved by DESA in combination with a DESA
fireplace system.
PROPER INSTALLATION is the most important step in
ensuring safe and continuous operation of the fireplace.
Consult the local building codes as to the pa11icular
requirements concerned with the installation of all factory
built fireplaces
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WARNING:
Do not install a fi
r
eplace insert in this
box unless the manufacturers instmctions with the insert
specifically state this fireplace has been tested for use
with the insert.
USE SOLID \\'OOD OR PROCESSED SOLID FUEL
FIRELOGS ONLY.
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WARNING:
When processed wood fuel fire logs
are used, do not poke or stir the logs while they are
burning. Use only fire logs that have been evaluated for
the application in fireplace and refer to fire log warnings
and caution markings on packaging prior to use.
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This fireplace is not intended ,o
be
used z.s 2. substitute for
a furnace to heat rn er.tire home. Use for supplemental
heat onl ·.
This wood-buming fireplace complies with UL 127-
CAN/ULS-S610-M87
standard as a FACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACE.
FOR CANADA:
The authmity ha\'ing jurisdiction (such
as the municipal building department, fire department,
etc.) should be contacted before installation to dete1mine
the need to obtain a pern1it.
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efficient location for the
fireplace, you must take into consideration the following
guidelines:
J .) The location must aliow for proper clearances (see
figures I & 2).
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·2.) Consider a location were the ·fireplace would not be-:.
affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or_
doon.
3.) A location th t avoids the cutting of Joists
or
roqf,.
rafters will make installafion-casier.
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4.) An outside air kit is available with this fireplace. Fen;
more details refer. to section on outside a.ir" kit
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installation on ·page ·3.
MBNIMUM CLEARANCES TO ICOMBUS'fllBLES
" Back and side of fireplace------·------- ¾" minimum
Note: The¾" clearance is not required at the nailing flanges
" Floor* -------------------------------------
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minimum
*See step 2 of "Installing the Fireplace" on page 3
-.. Perpendicular Wall to Opening of unit - 12" minimum
• Top Spacers------------------------------ O" minimum
• Mantel Clearances ----------------------
see page 8
"Mantels"
•
Chimney Outer Pipe Surfaces --------- I" mm1mum
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WARNING:
Do not pack required air spaces ith-
insulation or other materials.
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MINIMUM/ MAXIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT
RESIDENTIAL J.NSTALLATJON
The minimum height of the chimney, measured from the base
of the fireplace to the flue gas outlet of the termination, is 14_5_··
feet for straight flue or a flue with one elbow set. The
maximum distance between elbows is 6 feet. For systems
with two elbow sets, the minimum height is 22 feet. The
maximum height of any system is 50 feet. This measurement
includes the fireplace, chimney sections and the height of the
termination assembly at the level of the flue gas outi t (see
page 7, figure 15).
OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
The minimum height of the chimney, measured from the base
of the fireplace to the flue gas outlet of the termination, is 7 .5
feet (minimum 4 feet of chimney pipe section required for
outdoor installation).
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