Desa HDCFTP installation manual Check GAS Type, Installation Items, Locating Fireplace

INSTALLATION

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Note: Your Comfort Glow fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials.

Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fire- place Installation, page 10).

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or pro- pane/LP) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.

INSTALLATION ITEMS

Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.

•external regulator - propane/LP only (supplied by installer)

•piping (check local codes)

•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

•equipment shutoff valve *

•test gauge connection *

•ground joint union

•sediment trap

•tee joint

•pipe wrench

*A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 30.

Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided brass trim kit for built-in installations. See Accessories, page 30.

LOCATING FIREPLACE

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figures 7 and 8. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.

You can recess firebox into the wall. You can also position fireplace in the optional cabinet or corner mantels. IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual. Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (see Accessories, page 30).

WARNING: Never install the fireplace

•in a bedroom or a bathroom

•in a recreational vehicle

•wherecurtains,furniture,clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace

•as a fireplace insert

•in high traffic areas

•in windy or drafty areas

CEILING

	36" Minimum
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Fireplace
Left	Right
Side	Side

FLOOR

Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As

Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown

Built In The Wall

CEILING

36"

Top OfMinimum Mantel Can

Be Flush

With Wall

	Right
Left	Side
Side

Figure 8 - Mounting Clearances As

Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown

with Optional Mantel

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