Desa CF26NRA, CF26PRA BUILT-IN Fireplace Installation, Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall

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INSTALLATION

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An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 35. If planning to use blower, locate fireplace near an electrical outlet.

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 4.

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 4).

B.Clearances from the top of the fireplace open- ing to the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches.

Example

*

*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall

Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for

Combustible to Wall

BUILT-IN FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves in- stalling fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner. If installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 8, page 11.

Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided trim kit for built-in installations. See Accessories, page 35.

 

Actual

Framing

Height

26"

26 7/8"

Front Width

26 3/4"

26 7/8"

Depth

9 1/2"

10 1/2"

Bottom

3/4"

3/4"

1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 5 for the rough opening.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 6 for the rough opening. The height is 26 1/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.

2.An optional blower accessory is available (see Accessories, page 35). There are two options for connecting blower to electrical source.

Option one: Have a licensed electrician install a properly grounded, three-prong 120-volt electrical outlet at fireplace location. Locate outlet inside the framed enclosure. Blower power cord will plug into this outlet.

Option two: Have a licensed electrician con- nect blower to electrical source at junction box inside fireplace.

If using option one, have electrical outlet in- stalled at this time. If using option two, do not connect blower to electrical source at junction box until step 6.

3.Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip- ment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping.

4.Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.

5.Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regula- tor. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 16.

101/2"

267/8"

3/4" Off

The Floor

267/8" Minimum

Figure 5 - Rough Opening for Installing

in Wall

365/8"

257/8"

267/8" 513/4"

Figure 6 - Rough Opening for Installing

in Corner

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Table of Contents Safety Information Unpacking Local CodesProduct Features Remote Control AccessoriesProduct Identification Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace Location AIR for Combustion VentilationUnusually Tight Construction Confined and Unconfined SpaceVentilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingVentilation Air From Outdoors Installation Check GAS TypeLocating Fireplace Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall BUILT-IN Fireplace InstallationAttaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Mantel Clearances for Built-In InstallationRemoving Brick Liner Retainer Optional Mantel InstallationAssembling Trim Trim shipped with mantelRemoving Hood Installing Blower Assembly GA3450TInstalling Blower Bracket Assembly For Built-In Installation Installation Items Needed Connecting to GAS SupplyConnecting Fireplace to GAS Supply Propane/LPNatural From Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPa Checking GAS ConnectionsTest Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 Psig KPaPressure Testing Heater GAS Connections Installing LogsInstalling 9-Volt Battery in Receiver Installing Wireless Remote Control AccessorySelector Switch Flame For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Fireplace Lighting InstructionsManual Lighting Procedure To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceOptional HAND-HELD Remote Operation Thermostat Series Model Cghrctb ON/OFF Series Model CghrcbInspecting Burners Cleaning MaintenanceCabinet Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet HoleAir Passageways ExteriorObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingSee Cleaning and Mainte On windows Tilation air Gas leak. See Warning Wiring Diagram SpecificationsModels CF26PRA and CF26NRA Illustrated Parts BreakdownParts List 20-1 11-1 20-3 11-2 KEY Part Number Description QTY Service Hints Replacement PartsTechnical Service Parts CentralCleaning KIT GCK Receiver and HAND-HELD Remote Control KIT CghrcbEquipment Shutoff Valve GA5010 Thermostatically Controlled Blower KIT GA3450TWarranty Information Keep this WarrantyLimited Warranty VENT-FREE GAS BAY Front Fireplace

CF26NRA, CF26PRA specifications

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