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FINISHING THE FIREPLACE:
Combustible materials, such as wallboard, gypsum board,
sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may directly contact the
sides and top front edge at nailing flanges of the fireplace face
(see figure 4). It is important that combustible materials do
not overlap the face itself. Brick, glass, tile or other non-
combustible materials may overlap the front face provided
they do not obstruct louvered slots or any other opening.
When overlapping with a non-combustible facing material,
only use a non-combustible mortar or adhesive appropriate for
the particular installation.
GLASS DOORS:
If optional glass doors are installed, all doors must be in either
the fully opened or fully closed position whenever the
fireplace is in use, otherwise, a fire hazard may be created (see
literature included with glass doors).
GRATE:
The grate is designed to prove maximum solid-fuel capacity.
Do not attempt to overfill. Doing so may cause smoke
spillage and create a fire hazard. Do not overload the grate or
obstruct the required air space beneath it. Always keep ashes
from building up under the grate.
MANTEL CLEARANCES:
Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels, and other
combustible materials must be placed at least 9 inches above
the opening of the fireplace (see figure 25).
Combustible materials above 9 inches and projecting more
than 1- ½” inches from the front face of the fireplace must be
place at least 12 inches above the fireplace opening (Ref:
NFPA std. 7-3.3.3).
Mantels or any other combustible material may butt up to the
side of the black metal face of the fireplace. The clearances
from the side of the fireplace to any combustible material and
wall should fall within the limits shown in figure 26.
Example 1: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of
combustible material and protrudes 4 1/8” from the wall the
fireplace is installed. This combustible material must be a
minimum of 8” from the side of the fireplace opening.
Example 2: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of
combustible material and protrudes 1 3/8” from the wall the
fireplace is installed. This combustible material can butt up
against the side of the fireplace (i.e. 2” from the fireplace
opening).
TECHNICAL SERVICE:
You may have further questions about installation, operations,
or troubleshooting. If so, contact Desa International’s
Technical Service Department at
www.desatech.com
. When
contacting Desa International, have the model number of your
fireplace ready.
Figure 24 10 FOOT RULE
WARNING:
RISK OF FIRE. REPLACE GRATE
WITH MODEL 42E GR GRATE ONLY!
Figure 25 MANTEL CLEARANCES
FIREPLACE
TOP VIEW OF FIREPLACE
OPENING
Figure 26 MINIMUM SIDE CLEARANCES
