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OPERATING THIS FIREPLACE. RGA 2-72 Standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard. A DESA hood must be installed when using a vent-free gas log set (See accessories on pg. 11). f i r e - p a r t s . c o m...
This fireplace system or maintenance can cause injury, property damage, or requires the utilization of DESA 8 inch, double-wall, and loss of life. Refer to this manual for assistance or snap-lock flue pipe system. Optional glass doors in several additional information.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES: • Back and sides of fireplace …………………….. ¾” min. • Top spacers …………………………………….. 0” min. • Perpendicular side wall to opening of unit ……. 18” min. • Bottom of fireplace to floor (see step 2 under installing a fireplace) ………..0” min. •...
Figure 4 HEARTH EXTENSIONS Figure 5 AIR KIT INSTALLATION The hearth extension must be made of non-combustible, inorganic material having an effective thermal conductivity CAUTION: AIR DUCTS MUST NOT TERMINATE “K” of 0.84 BTU IN/FT.HR.F (or less) at 1 inch thick. IN ATTIC SPACE OR GARAGE.
ANS Z21.11.2, are to be installed in this fireplace. NOTE: A DESA hood must be installed when using an unvented gas log set (see accessories on page 11). WARNING: Do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed.
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM The DESA chimney system consists of 12, 18, 24, 36 and 48- inch, snap-lock double-wall pipe segments, planned for maximum adaptability to individual site requirements. Actual lengths gained (lineal gain) after fitting overlaps must be taken into consideration (see figure 11).
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1 or 2 elbow sets – 15 to 60 ft. system height Figure 12 TYPICAL OFFSET INSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS WHEN OFFSET OF CHIMNEY IS NEEDED Installing offset and return elbow (30E-8DM) f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 1.
PENETRATING THE ROOF: To maintain a 2-inch clearance to the pipe on the roof with a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. STEP 1: Determine the center point through which the pipe will penetrate the roof. Figure 15 FIRESTOP INSTALLATION STEP 2: Determine the pitch of the roof.
FLASHING INSTALLATION: FOLLOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (V6F-8DM or V6F-8DM) PROVIDED WITH THE TERMINATION BEING USED. Determine the flashing to be used with the roof-opening chart. Slide flashing over pipe until base is flat against roof. Replace as many shingles as needed to cover exposed area and flashing base.
If so, contact Desa International’s the opening of the fireplace (see figure 24). Technical Service Department at www.desatech.com. When contacting Desa International, have the model number of your Combustible materials above 9 inches and projecting more fireplace ready. than 1- ½” inches from the front face of the fireplace must be place at least 12 inches above the fireplace opening (Ref: NFPA std.
ACCESSORY PARTS (CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER) f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Desa International 2701 Industrial Drive, P.O. Box 90024, Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com, (800) 323-5190 For more information, visit www.desatech.com...