Desa (V)VC42N SERIES, (V)VC42P SERIES 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:

For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page

36.If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6 for proper installation height. You can install noncombus- tible mantels at any height above the fireplace.

Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!

*Back and sides

0"/mm

Perpendicular walls

6" (152mm)

Floor

0"/mm

Ceiling to louver opening

42" (1067mm)

Front

36" (914mm)

Top of Standoffs

0"/mm

Vent

(See venting instructions for

 

specific venting clearances.)

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.

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5/8"

13 1/2"

41 5/8"

16 3/4"

48" 48 1/4"

81 1/2"

58 1/2"

Nailing Tabs

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.

40 1/8"

48 1/4"

25 5/8"

Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Top of Louver Opening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ref.

Mantel Depth

Ref.

Mantel from Top

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Louver Opening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

14" (356mm)

 

A

 

 

 

16" (406mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

12" (305mm)

 

B

 

 

 

14" (356mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

10" (254mm)

 

C

 

 

 

12" (305mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

8" (203mm)

 

D

 

 

 

10" (254mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

6" (152mm)

 

E

 

 

 

8" (203mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

4" (101mm)

 

F

 

 

 

6" (152mm)

 

 

 

 

7

2" (51mm)

 

G

 

 

 

4" (101mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible Mantels

Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall

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Contents Save this manual for future reference For Your SafetyFor Your Safety What to do if YOU Smell GAS Safety Information Table of ContentsLocal Codes 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 Siding Standoff Combustible Vertical Horizontal H Horizontal Termination ConfigurationsCorner Installation Venting with Two 90 Elbows Horizontal System Installation Using TWO ElbowsFlat Ceiling Installation Installation for Vertical TerminationVenting with One 90 Elbow Vertical Termination ConfigurationsVertical Venting High Altitude InstallationFireplace Installation Venting InstallationInstalling Optional Blower Accessories Check GAS TypeBlower see Figure Model BKT InstallationInstallation Items Needed Installing GAS Piping to Fireplace LocationBlower Wiring Diagram Or servicing. Correct all leaks at once Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections Installing Optional Wall Mount Switch GWMS2Removing Louver Panels Installing Remote ReceiverREMOVING/REPLACING Glass Door Removing Glass Doors Installing Lava Rock and Glowing EmbersCleaning Glass Door For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Installing Brick Liner Models BL42DASA and BL42 DhasaOperating Fireplace Lighting InstructionsTo Turn OFF GAS Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Appliance Optional HAND-HELD Remote OperationManual Mode Safety FeaturesAuto Thermostatic Mode ON/OFF Series Model GhrcbPilot Assembly Operating Optional Blower AccessoryInspecting Burners Operating Optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted ThermostatGlass Door Cleaning and MaintenancePilot and Burners LogsObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingBrick Liner Models BL42DASA Above Gas leak. See Warning statementService Hints Replacement PartsTechnical Service SpecificationsModels VC42N, VC42P, VVC42N and VVC42P Series Illustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Number Description QTY Parts List19 18 Parts List Accessories Owners Registration Form Postage Required 116236-01B Warranty Information

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