Clearances, Framing and finishing | Desa (V)VC36P Series instruction

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•Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior sur- face on the back, sides or top 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 material. See framing details on page 7.

•If you plan on installing a television or enter- tainment center recessed above your fireplace, it is recommended that you maintain a minimum 18" above top of louver opening.

•When locating termination cap, it is important to observe the minimum clearances shown in Figure 7, page 8.

•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 util- ity buildings within 24" from the front of the termination cap.

•Do not locate termination cap 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.

•For horizontal installations above 2,000 feet, it is recommended that a 12" extension pipe be added before starter elbow and a round hori- zontal termination be used (see High Altitude Installation, page 17).

Clearances

Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fire-
place are as follows:
*Back and sides		0"
Perpendicular walls		6"
Floor		0"
Ceiling to louver opening		42"
Front		36"
Top of Standoffs		0"
Vent	(See venting instructions for
	specific venting clearances.)

Combustible material with a maximum thick- ness 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. 0" clear- ance to combustible materials are for framing purpose only.

NOTICE: This fireplace is in- tended for use as supplemental heat. Use this fireplace along with your primary heating sys- tem. 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 framing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met.

For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page 42. If you are using a sepa- rate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6 for proper installation height. You can install noncombustible mantels at any height above the fireplace.

Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!