Desa CDV34PA, CDV34NA PRE-INSTALLATION Preparation, Clearances, Location and Space Requirements

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:

Must maintain a minimum 1" clearance to combustibles

LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your Comfort Glow direct-vent fire- place. 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. Read all venting infor- mation in this manual. Be aware of all re- strictions and precautions before deciding the exact location for your fireplace.

When deciding the location of your fire- place, follow these rules:

1.Do not connect this fireplace to a chim- ney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning fireplace or appliance.

2.Due to high temperatures, do not lo- cate this fireplace in high traffic areas or near furniture or draperies.

3.Proper clearances must be maintained.

4.If your fireplace is to be installed di- rectly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any combustible material 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.

See General Venting on page 5 for specific venting clearances.

FRAMING AND FINISHING

Figures 4 and 5 show typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 6 on page 5 shows framing for corner installation. All minimum clear- ances must be met. Do not install fireplace directly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any com- bustible material other than wood. The fire- place must set on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.

See Accessories on page 31 for mantel kits available for this fireplace. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 7 on page 5 for proper installation height. You can install noncombustible man- tels at any height above the fireplace. Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!

34"

20"

5/8" for drywall facing

Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Typical Fireplace Installation

34 3/4"

20" Vertical Termination

19" Horizontal Termination

Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall