Desa VYGF33PRC Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 13

INSTALLATION
Continued
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must
meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and
top of fireplace opening.
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
Wall board or facing
material (above
firebox) may be of
combustible material,
including decorative
mantel ornaments or
other similar projec-
tions off of the facing
material.
Framing
Material
Firebox
Wire-mesh
Screen
Figure 20 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
113109-01B
Mantel Shelf
10"
8"
6"
2 1 /2 "
Noncombustible
Material May
Project Off this
Surface above
the Firebox
13" 16" 19" 21"
Hood
Note: All vertical
measurements are
Supplied
from top of fireplace
Firebox
hood opening to
Hood
bottom of mantel
Must Be
shelf. These minimum
Used at
clearances replace any
All Times
other recommended
clearances supplied
with your ANSI Z21.11.2
approved gas logs.
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INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified
service person must connect
fireplace to gas supply. Follow
all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect pro-
pane/LP fireplace directly to the
propane/LP supply. This fireplace
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the fireplace
and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas
is commonly known as well-
head gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• external regulator for propane/LP unit only
(supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap (optional)
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connector
(if allowed by local codes) (not provided)
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 38.
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