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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
CLEARANCES
Minimum. clearances. to. combustibles. for.
fireplace are as follows:
*Back.and.sides.of.surround.
0"
Vent.Surfaces.(side.and.bottom).
1"
Top Vent Surface (horizontal run)
2"
Ceiling.to.Opening.
36"
Floor.
0"
Wall.to.Front.of.Glass.
36"
Perpendicular.Wall.to.Opening.of.Unit. "
Top.Spacer.
0"
NOTICE: This fireplace is in
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tended for use as supplemental
heat. Use this fireplace along
with your primary heating sys
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tem. Do not install this fireplace
as your primary heat source.
If you have a central heating
system, you may run system’s
circulating blower while using
fireplace. This will help circulate
the heat throughout the house.
In the event of a power outage,
you can use this fireplace as a
heat source.
MANTEL CLEARANCES
Figure 3 - Direct-Vent Fireplace
Log.Set
Upper.
Louver.
Panel
Lower.
Louver.
Panel
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances
(Peninsula Shown)
CEILING
WALL
36" Min.
36" Min.
0" Floor
LOCATION AND SPACE
REqUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efficient loca
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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.heat.output.is.not.
affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, win
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dows.or.doors..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:
•. A.projection.may.be.ideal.for.a.new.addition.
on an existing finished wall. Refer to hori
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zontal termination configurations on page
15 or vertical configurations on page 18.
•. Do. not. connect. fireplace. venting. to. a.
chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel
burning fireplace or appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, do not locate
fireplace in high traffic areas, windy or drafty
areas.or.near.furniture.or.draperies.
•. Never.obstruct.front.opening.of.appliance.
or flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Keep.control.compartments.accessible.
•. Do.not.locate.close.to.where.gasoline.or.
other flammable liquids may be stored.
Appliance.must.be.kept.clear.and.free.from.
combustible.materials.