Initial Installation
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY
Even though the DV36 can be installed at floor level without a hearth, there are a few options with raised fireplaces: raised with a floor level hearth (Figures 19), raised with a raised hearth (Figures 20), or raised with no hearth (Figures 21). If the fireplace is raised, it cannot be placed within 37 inches (1.04 m) of the ceiling. When installing a raised fireplace, it is imperative that the support stand is strong enough to hold the weight of the fireplace and venting.
Figure 21. Raised Fireplace with no Hearth
MANTEL CLEARANCES:
It is not necessary to install a mantel, but if one is desired it is important to follow the guidelines. Note: Louvers have different mantel clearances than when fascia or insets are installed.
Table 3: Mantel clearances.
| Louvers Only | Fascia or Insets |
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Top of unit to horizontal framing | 3” (7.6 cm) | 3” (7.6 cm) |
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Top of unit to bottom of 3” (7.6 cm) mantel |
| 12” (30.5 cm) |
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Top of unit to bottom of 31⁄2” (8.9 cm) mantel | 8” (20.3 cm |
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Top of unit to bottom of 10” (254 mm) mantel | 10” (25.4 cm | 14” (35.6 cm) |
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Top of unit to bottom of 3⁄4” (19 mm) facing board | 6” (15.2 cm) | 6” (15.2 cm) |
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Combustible board
3"
(76mm)
Top of unit
Combustible
front face
Figure 22. Combustible Shelf Clearance.
A shelf may be installed above the unit. We recommend that no heat sensitive items or components be placed on the shelf (see Figure 22).
10" (254mm) mantle |
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3” (76mm) mantle |
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3/4" (19mm) facing board | 14" |
| (356mm) |
| 12" |
| (305mm) |
3" | 6" |
(76mm) | |
| (152mm) |
Top of unit |
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| Combustible front face |
Figure 23. Combustible Mantel Clearances for Fascia or | |
Insets. | |
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