Desa (V)K36EP SERIES, (V)K36EN SERIES installation manual Framing and finishing

Pre-Installation

Preparation

Continued

framing and finishing

Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 5 shows fram- ing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met. For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page 32. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6 for proper installation height.You can install noncombustible mantels at any height above the fireplace. Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!

36 1/8"

41 1/4"

23 1/2"

Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an

Exterior Wall

1

2

3

A

Wall

4

B

5

C

6

D

E

7

F

G

Top of Louver Opening

Ref.

Mantel

Ref.

Mantel from Top

Depth

of Louver Opening

1

14"

A

16"

2

12"

B

14"

3

10"

C

12"

4

8"

D

10"

5

6"

E

8"

6

4"

F

6"

7

2"

G

4"

Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible Mantels

15" 10 3/8" 49 5/8"

35 3/4"

13 3/4"

41"

41 1/4" Nailing Tabs

68 1/2"

Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation

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