Local Codes

Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence to local codes, use the cur- rent National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54* (USA) or the current CSA-B149.1 Installation Code (Canada).

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Product Features

These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your direct-vent fireplace:

•The venting system may be routed to the out- side of your home in several ways. It may vent through the roof (vertical) or it may vent to an outside/exterior wall (horizontal). The vent pipe installation is very important to allow for proper operation. You must follow the venting instructions very carefully for either vertical or horizontal applications.

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

•This fireplace requires a wall switch, hand-held remote or wall thermostat (millivolt) for opera- tion (see Accessories, page 42).

•This fireplace does not require electricity to operate.

•Only the blower requires electricity if installed and if you plan to install the blower at a later date, do not forget to wire the outlet at the bot- tom of the fireplace when framing.

•A piezo ignitor and ceramic electrode create spark to ignite the pilot light. It does not require any matches, batteries or any other sources of ignition to light the pilot.

•Each time you turn on your fireplace, you may notice some amount of condensation on the in- side 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 op- erating unit. It requires approximately 10-20 minutes of operating time before the flame pattern stabilizes.

•Fireplaces with the suffix of -HA have been designed to operate at altitudes of 4000 feet and above.

Pre-Installation

Preparation

Location and space requirements

Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA 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 chim- ney 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.

Flush with a wall

Through exterior wall enclosed in a chase

Corner installation

Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations

36 1/4"

23 1/4"

48"

Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions

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