Product Features

PRODUCT FEATURES PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Location and Space Requirements

These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your direct-vent ﬁreplace:

•The venting system may be routed to the outside of your home in several ways. It may vent through the roof (vertical) or it may vent to an outside/exterior wall (horizontal). The vent pipe instal- lation is very important to allow for proper operation. You must follow the venting instructions very carefully for either vertical or horizontal applications.

•This ﬁreplace may be installed in any room of your house provided all local codes and these installation instructions are followed.

•This ﬁreplace requires a wall switch, hand-held remote or wall thermostat (millivolt) for operation (see Accessories, page 36).

•This ﬁreplace does not require electricity to operate.

•Only the blower requires electricity if installed and if you plan to install the blower at a later date, do not forget to wire the outlet at the bottom of the ﬁreplace when framing.

•A piezo ignitor and ceramic electrode create spark to ignite the pilot light. It does not require any matches, batteries or any other sources of ignition to light the pilot.

•Each time you turn on your ﬁreplace, you may notice some amount of condensation on the inside of the ﬁreplace glass. This is normal and will disappear after 10-20 minutes of operation.

•Your direct-vent gas ﬁreplace system (ﬁreplace and venting) is a balanced and sealed gas operating unit. It requires approximately 10- 20 minutes of operating time before the ﬂame pattern stabilizes.

•Your ﬁreplace is designed to be used in zero clearance instal- lations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface 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 5.

•If you plan on installing a television or entertainment center re- cessed 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 6.

•If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra framing by position- ing 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 450ºF (232ºC) heat- resistant paint to coordinate with the exterior ﬁnish.

•There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks or utility 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.

PRE-INSTALLATION

PREPARATION

LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Determine the safest and most efﬁcient location for your DESA direct-vent ﬁreplace. 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. Be aware of all restrictions and precautions before deciding the exact location for your ﬁreplace and termination cap.

When deciding the location of your ﬁreplace, follow these rules:

•Do not connect this ﬁreplace venting to a chimney ﬂue serving a separate solid-fuel burning ﬁreplace or appliance.

•Due to high temperatures, do not locate this ﬁreplace in high trafﬁc areas, windy or drafty areas or near furniture or draperies.

•Proper clearances must be maintained.

•If your ﬁreplace is to be installed directly 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.

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	Through exterior wall	Corner
	enclosed in a chase	Corner
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Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations

36 1/4"

23 1/4"

48"

Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions

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