Initial Installation
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY
I
NTRODUCTION
:
This section of the owner’s manual is for the use of qualified technicians only. Fireplace placement,
hearths, facing, mantles, and venting terminations will be covered, as well as the gas and electric
systems. There are several installation safety guidelines that must be adhered to. Please carefully read
the safety precautions at the front of this manual.
Warning:
Clearances must be sufficient to allow access for maintenance and service.
P
LACEMENT
AND
F
RAMING
:
Table 1. Framing Dimensions.
Firebox Framing
Depth
131⁄4”
33.7 cm
Width
361⁄4”
92.1 cm
Height
371⁄8”
94.4 cm
Gas/Electrical Inlet:
Distance back
55⁄8”
14.3 cm
Distance up
35⁄8”
9.3 cm
The location for the fireplace can be along a
wall, raised or at floor level, or in a corner.
There are specific framing measurements for
each situation. The basic opening should have
the dimensions shown in Figure 6.
The fireplace must have a strong and level
surface to be placed on. The surface should be
made of wood or a non-combustible material,
not carpet.
The framing boards may touch the top and
back standoffs, but
no insulating material
can be placed between the frame and the
standoffs.
The gas line, 3⁄8 inch NPT, should be brought
to the right side of the fireplace. If this set up
is inconvenient, the electrical wire and the gas
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Figure 10. Dimensions for Framing the Firebox.
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line configuration can be reversed.
The location should be chosen so the fireplace will be at least 36 inches (91.4 cm) from drapes, doors
and other combustibles. The framed opening should also be a minimum of 1 inches (2.5 cm) from the
nearest perpendicular wall (sidewall to the edge of the opening).
The DV36 is designed so it can be installed at floor level without a required hearth
.
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