Desa (V)VC42NE, (V)VC42PE installation manual Clearances, Framing and Finishing

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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Clearances

Framing and Finishing

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PREPARATION

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CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:

*Back and sides

0"/mm

Perpendicular walls

6" (152 mm)

Floor

0"/mm

Ceiling to louver opening

42" (1067 mm)

Front

36" (914 mm)

Top

0"/mm

Vent

(See venting instructions for

21

5/8"

13 1/2"

41 5/8"

16 3/4"

48" 48 1/4"

81 1/2"

58 1/2"

Nailing Tabs

specific venting clearances.)

Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation

Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8" may be flush with the top front of fireplace.

*For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack with insulation or other materials. Zero inch clearance to combustible materials are for framing purpose only.

NOTICE: This fireplace is intended for use as supple- mental heat. Use this fireplace along with your primary heating system. Do not install this fireplace as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using fireplace. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this fireplace as a heat source.

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

34.If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Fig- ure 6 for proper installation height. You can install noncombustible mantels at any height above the fireplace. Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Top of Louver Opening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mantel Depth

 

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Mantel from Top

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Louver Opening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

14" (356 mm)

 

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16" (406 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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12" (305 mm)

 

B

 

 

 

14" (356 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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10" (254 mm)

 

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12" (305 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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8" (203 mm)

 

D

 

 

 

10" (254 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

6" (152 mm)

 

E

 

 

 

8" (203 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4" (101 mm)

 

F

 

 

 

6" (152 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2" (51 mm)

 

G

 

 

 

4" (101 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible Mantels

401/8"

481/4"

255/8"

Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an

Exterior Wall

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Contents For Your Safety What to do if YOU Smell GAS For Your SafetySafety Information Table of ContentsLocal Codes Safety Information Product IdentificationLocation and Space Requirements Product FeaturesPRE-INSTALLATION Preparation Framing and Finishing ClearancesTermination CAP AIR Supply Inlet GAS Meter Location of Termination CAPInstallation Precautions Venting Installation InstructionsHorizontal Termination Installation Installation PlanningInstalling Horizontal Vent Cap Noncombustible Exterior Horizontal Termination Configurations Venting Installation InstructionsCorner Installation Venting with Two 90 Elbows Flat Ceiling Installation Installation for Vertical TerminationVertical V Horizontal H Min Max 12 max 18 max 20 max Vertical Termination ConfigurationsHigh Altitude Installation Fireplace Installation Check GAS Type Venting InstallationInstalling Optional Blower Accessory Desa 5/8 Pipe & Vent KitsModel BKT Installation Fireplace InstallationInstallation Items Needed Installing GAS Piping to Fireplace LocationBlower Wiring Diagram Checking GAS Connections Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Removing Louver Panels Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsREMOVING/REPLACING Glass Door Removing Glass Door Installing Lava Rock and Glowing EmbersCleaning Glass Door Optional Remote Control Installation Model WRC Installing Brick Liner Models BL42DASA and BL42DHASAWall Switch Installation Lighting Instructions Wiring DiagramOperating Fireplace To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Operating Optional Blower AccessoryOptional Remote OperationGlass Door Cleaning MaintenancePilot and Burners LogsObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingGas leak. See Warning statement at Service Hints Replacement PartsTechnical Service Parts Under WarrantySpecifications Models VC42NE, VC42PE, VVC42NE and VVC42PE Illustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Number Description QTY Parts List19 18 116237-01A KEY Part Number Description Accessories Owners Registration Form Postage Required 116237-01A Keep this Warranty Warranty Information

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