Desa CF26NR installation manual Locating Fireplace, BUILT-IN Fireplace Installation

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Locating Fireplace Built-In Fireplace Installation

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LOCATING FIREPLACE

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If you can, provide greater clear- ances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall

Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall

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.

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.