FOR YOUR SAFETY
•Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
•Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
•Do not place clothing or other flammable materials on or near the appliance.
•NEVER leave children unattended when a fire is burning in the fireplace.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUST- MENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR LOSS OF LIFE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR.
CHECK LOCAL CODES BEFORE
INSTALLING THIS FIREPLACE.
INTRODUCTION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
♦Before beginning the installation of the fireplace, read these instructions through, completely.
♦These DESA components and fireplace are safe when installed according to this Installation Manual. Unless you use DESA components, which has been designed and tested for the fireplace system, you may cause a fire hazard.
♦The DESA warranty will be voided by and DESA
disclaims any responsibility for the following actions:
a)Modification of the fireplace, components, doors, blower, fans, air inlet system and damper control.
b)Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by DESA in combination with a DESA fireplace system.
PROPER INSTALLATION is the most important step in ensuring safe and continuous operation of the fireplace. Consult the local building codes as to the particular requirements concerned with the installation of all factory built fireplaces. Although grounding may not be required by code the manufacturer recommends it.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL A FIREPLACE INSERT IN THIS BOX UNLESS THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE INSERT SPECIFICALLY STATE THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH THE INSERT.
This fireplace is intended to be used as a decorative appliance and is not intended to be used to heat the home.
This wood burning fireplace complies with UL 127 standard as a FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE.
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efficient location for the fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines:
1.The location must allow for proper clearances (see figures 1 & 2).
2.Consider a location where the fireplace would not be affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors.
3.A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier.
4.An outside air kit is available with this fireplace. For more details refer to section on outside air kit installation on page 3.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES:
• Back and sides of fireplace …………………..3/4” Min.
Note: the ¾ “ clearance is not required at the nailing flanges
•Ceiling to Top of Opening ………………..
•Floor* ………………………….…………………0” Min. *See step 2 of “Installing the Fireplace” below
•Wall to front of Fireplace ……………………….36” Min.
•Perpendicular Wall to Opening of Unit ………...14” Min.
•Top Spacers …………………..…………………..0” Min.
•Mantel Clearances ……………………………see page 7 “Finishing your Fireplace”
•Chimney Outer Pipe Surfaces ……………………1” Min.
WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS.
MINIMUM/MAXIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT:
The MINIMUM height of the chimney, measured from the base of the fireplace to the flue gas outlet of the termination, is
11.5feet for straight flue or a flue with one elbow set. The maximum distance between elbows is 2 feet. For systems with 2 elbow sets, the MINIMUM height is 22 feet. The maximum height of any system is 50 feet. This measurement includes the fireplace, chimney sections and the height of the termination assembly at the level of the flue gas outlet (see pg. 6, fig. 16).
FRAMING AND INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE
STEP 1: Frame the opening for the fireplace using the dimensions shown in figure 1 or 2.
STEP 2: If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile (other than ceramic), or any combustible material other than wood flooring; the fireplace must be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.
STEP 3: Set the fireplace directly in front of this opening and slide the unit back until the nailing flanges touch the side framing.
STEP 4: Check the level of the fireplace and shim with sheet metal if necessary.
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