Desa VDCFTPB, VDCFRNB, VDCFRPB installation manual Installation Items, Fireplace Clearances

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INSTALLATION ITEMS

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

•external regulator (supplied by installer, for propane/LP units only)

•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 40.

Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided perimeter trim kit for built-in installations. See Accessories, page 40.

Fireplace Clearances

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 6. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling and joining wall.

If your fireplace is to be used with an optional mantel, the installation instructions included with your mantel shows an CSA approved method of attaching the fireplace/mantel system to a wall. IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual. Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (see Acces- sories, page 40).

If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall, see Built-In Fireplace Installation on page 11 to secure your fireplace into the wall.

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, inspec- tion and service

•in coldest part of room

An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 40. If planning to use blower, follow instructions provided with blower for power source.

Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall and

Ceiling

A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 6.

Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This combus- tible material must be 4" from the side of the fireplace opening (see Figure 6).

B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 36 inches.

C. For mantel clearances, see Figure 10 on page 12.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Top

Left and

Bottom

 

Right Sides

and Rear

36"

6"

0"

 

Example

 

 

 

*

*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall

Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for

Combustible to Wall

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Contents Thermostat Models Vdcftnb and Vdcftpb Remote-Ready Models Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base AccessoryVdcfrpb and Vdcfrnb Table of Contents Safety Information Safety Information Product Identification Optional Remote Control AccessoriesProduct Features Local CodesHood Assembly Air for Combustion VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace Location Ventilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Outdoors Installation Check GAS TypeFireplace Clearances InstallationInstallation Items Minimum Clearance to Combustible MaterialsFront Width Built-In Fireplace InstallationActual Framing Height DepthSide of Firebox Optional Mantel InstallationMantel Shelf Top Louver Bottom LouverInstalling Optional Blower Accessory GA3450TA Removing Upper LouverRemote Blower Bracket Switch Plate Screw Installing Blower AccessoryOpen lower louver door by swinging door down see , Extension Cord For Built-In InstallationBlower Bracket Connecting to GAS Supply Installation Items Needed Connecting equipment shutoff valve to heater controlChecking GAS Connections Gas Regulator or Gas Control Valve Equipment Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsEquipment Open Shutoff Valve Closed Gas MeterReceiver Volt Terminal Battery Wires Battery Clip Installing ReceiverInstalling 9-Volt Battery in Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Feed wires through rectangular slots Optional Wall Switch GWMS2 Remote-Ready Models OnlyControl Valve To Wall Thermostat or Switch Terminal W Terminal ROperating Fireplace Installing LOG SET and ScreenFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting InstructionsTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureOperating Fireplace Thermostat Control OperationAUTO/OFF/ON Switch Operating BlowerPilot Ignitor Burner Electrode Piezo Flame Control Ignitor Button Adjustment KnobPilot Burner Ignitor Electrode Thermostat Series Model Optional Hand-HeldRemote Operation HRC200Optional GWMS2 Wall Mounted Switch Optional GWMT1 Wall mounted ThermostatPilot Flame Pattern Cleaning MaintenanceInspecting Burners Burner Flame PatternLOG Set Cleaning MaintenanceWiring Diagram CabinetTroubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyTroubleshooting Slight smoke or odor during When heated, vapors fromMote-Ready Models Only Power is low Initial operation Processes and log curingGas leak. See Warning Rating Variable 17,000/30,000 Btu/Hr SpecificationsThermostat Models Remote-Ready Models Rating Variable 17,000/26,000 Btu/HrIllustrated Parts Breakdown Firebox Models VDCBaffle Parts ListOuter Casing Top Outer CasingThermostat Models Illustrated Parts BreakdownVdcftpb and Vdcftnb Parts List REMOTE-READY Models Vdcfrnb and VdcfrpbBrass Flare Adapter Fitting Equipment Shutoff Valve GA5010 AccessoriesTHERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED Blower KIT GA3450T WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF Switch AccessoriesWALL-MOUNT Thermostat Technical Service Replacement PartsService Hints Parts Under Warranty116526-01B Keep this Warranty Warranty InformationLimited Warranty VENT-FREE Compact Classic Hearth
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