Design Dynamics DVF-36S-N Preinstallation, Location and space requirements, Installation

Product Features

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•This fireplace may be installed in any room of your house provided all local codes and these installation instructions are followed.

•Each time you turn on your fireplace, you may notice some amount of condensation on the inside of the fireplace glass. This is normal and will disappear after 10-20 minutes of operation.

•Your direct vent gas fireplace system

(fireplace and venting) is a balanced and sealed gas operating unit. It requires ap- proximately 10-20 minutes of operating time before the flame pattern stabilizes.

•Models DVF-36S and DVF-36H have a standard glass inner door. Models DVF- 36SC and DVF-36HC have the standard glass inner door with a middle glass door and outer cool touch glass door.

Preinstallation

Location and space requirements

Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your direct vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a location where the heat output is not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors. Figure 2 shows some common locations. Be aware of all restrictions and precautions before deciding the exact location for your fireplace and termination cap.

When deciding the location of your fireplace, follow these rules:

•Do not connect this fireplace venting to a chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning fireplace or appliance.

•Due to high temperatures, do not locate this fireplace in high traffic areas, windy or drafty areas or near furniture or draperies.

•Proper clearances must be maintained.

•If your fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible mate- rial other than wood, it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace (see Figure 3).

•Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the back, sides or top of your fireplace, except where standoff spac- ers are integrally attached. If standoff spac- ers are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing material. See framing details on page 6.

•When locating termination cap, it is impor- tant to observe the minimum clearances shown in Figure 7, page 7.

•If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra framing by positioning your fireplace against an already existing framing member.

•Do not recess termination cap into a wall or siding.

•You may paint the termination cap with

450º F (232º C) heat-resistant paint to coordinate with the exterior finish.

•There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within 24" from the front of the termination cap and the front of outside air vent.

•Do not locate termination cap and outside air vent where excessive snow or ice build up may occur. Be sure to clear vent termination area after snow falls to prevent accidental blockage of venting system. When using snow blowers, do not direct snow towards vent termination area.

Flush with a wall 27 5/8"

Through exterior wall enclosed in a chase

26"

43"

Corner	Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions
installation
Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations

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