105443-01E
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
7
7
INSTALLATION
Locating Fireplace
Built-In Fireplace Installation
You can recess firebox into the wall. You can also position fireplace
in the optional cabinet mantels.
IMPORTANT:
Only use optional
cabinet mantels specified in this manual. Purchase the optional
mantel from your dealer (see Accessories, page 31).
CAUTION: This fireplace creates warm air cur-
rents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next
to fireplace. Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating fireplace where impuri-
ties (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke,
aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or
cause odors.
WARNING: Never install the fireplace
• in a bedroom or a bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flam-
mable objects are less than 42 inches from the
front, top, or sides of the fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free fireplaces add moisture to the air. Although
this is beneficial, installing fireplace in rooms without enough venti-
lation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air
for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
LOCATING FIREPLACE
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances
shown in Figure 4. If you can, provide greater clear-
ances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.
INSTALLATION
Continued
CAUTION: If you install the fireplace in a home
garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18
inches above floor.
• locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace
• where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.
• in coldest part of room.
An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accesso-
ries, page 31. If planning to use blower, locate fireplace near an
electrical outlet.
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible
Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any com-
bustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 4.
Example:
The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of
combustible material and protrudes 3
1
/
2
" from the wall. This
combustible material must be 4" from the side of the fireplace
opening (see Figure 4).
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling
should not be less than 42 inches.
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall
*
Example
1.
Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 5,
page 8, for the rough opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 6,
page 8, for the rough opening. The height is 26
1
/
8
" which is
the same as the wall opening above.
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace
into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush
with wall. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in
this manner. If installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace, you
must follow the clearances shown in Figure 8, page 9.
Note:
If desired, purchase a four-sided brass trim kit for built-in
installations. See Accessories, page 31.
Actual
Framing
Height
26"
26
7
/
8
"
Front Width
26
3
/
4
"
26
7
/
8
"
Depth
9
1
/
2
"
10
1
/
2
"
Bottom
3/4"
3/4"
