Desa P), (V) CD36T(N, (V) CD36R(N PRE-INSTALATION Preparation, Clearances, Framing and Finishing

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

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Framing and Finishing

PRE-INSTALATION

PREPARATION

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PACKAGING AND REMOVAL

The (V)CD36R/T direct vent gas fireplace heater is packaged with:

-one box containg a 4-log set located on the burner in the firebox.

-one bag containing the owner’s manual with installation

instructions, operator’s guide, and warranty information.

-one bag of glowing ember material.

-one bag of vermiculite hearth treatments.

Remove the shrinkwrap securing the 2 carton trays to the unit. Lift the top carton tray off and remove the four corner posts. Discard the bottom tray once the unit is moved into position.

Note: On rear vent models you must remove the fiberboard collar protector located on the rear collar before installing the fireplace and venting system. See Figure 4.

CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:

Back, and sides	0” (0 mm)
Perpendicular walls	12” (305 mm)
Floor	0” (0 mm)
Ceiling to louver opening	40” (1016 mm)
Front	36” (914 mm)
Top	0” (0 mm)
Vent Surfaces	1” (26 mm) (See venting instructions
	for specifics on vent clearances.)
Mantel Clearances	(See - Mantel Clearances for specific
	clearances to combustible mantels.)

Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8” (16 mm) may be flush with the top and sides of the front face of the fireplace.

FRAMING AND FINISHING

Figure 5 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 6 shows framing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met.

For overall unit dimensions, framing allowances, and vent collar locations, see Unit Dimensions, Figure 9 on page 6.

For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page

37.If you are using a seperate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figures 7 and 8 for proper height and clearances. You can install a noncombustible mantel at any height above the fireplace opening. Note: Non-combustible mantels may discolor!

FIBERBOARD

COLLAR PROTECTOR

Figure 4 - Removing Collar Protector (Rear Vent) Fireplace

2x - VERTICAL DOUBLE STUD

36"

(914 mm)

36 1/4" (921 mm)

14 3/4" (375 mm)

Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Flush, Wall Installation

	2 1/2" (63 mm)	THESE DIMENSIONS ALLOW
6 5/8" ( 168 mm)	MIN. 1" (26 mm)	FOR 1" OF CLEARANCE
		AT THE SIDES AND BACK
TO CENTER
		OF THE FIREPLACE
OF REAR VENT
	14 3/4"	HOWEVER, 0" CLEARANCE
		IS ALSO PERMITTED AT
		ALL SIDES WHEN FRAMED
21" (533 mm)
TO CENTER OF
TOP VENT
28 5/8"		14 3/4"
(727 mm)
		(375 mm)
		TO NAILING
		FLANGES
		12 1/4"
		(311 mm)
		TO
	56 3/4"	OPENING
	(1441 mm)

Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation

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