Fireplace Clearances - Desa Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Compact Classic Hearth Fireplace VMH26NRB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

FIREPLACE CLEARANCES

WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown
in Figure 6. If you can, provide
greater clearances from floor,
ceiling, and joining wall.
If your fireplace is to be used with an optional
mantel, the installation instructions included
with your mantel shows an CSA approved
method of attaching the fireplace/mantel sys-
tem to a wall. IMPORTANT: Only use optional
cabinet or corner mantels specified in this
manual. Purchase the optional mantel from
your dealer (see Accessories, page 35).
If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall,
see Built-In Fireplace Installation to secure
your fireplace into the wall.
CAUTION: If you install the
fireplace in a home garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must
be at least 18" above floor.
• locate fireplace where moving
vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install
fireplace
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service
• in coldest part of room
An optional blower kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 35. If planning
to use blower, follow instructions provided with
blower for power source.
Example
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
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INSTALLATION
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Minimum Clearances For Side
Combustible Material, Side Wall, and
Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 6.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
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bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the fireplace opening (see Figure 6).
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 36".
C. For mantel clearances, see Figure 10
on page 12.
bUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves
installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of fireplace flush with
wall. An optional trim kit accessory is available
(see Accessories, page 35). Trim will extend
past sides of fireplace approximately 1/2".
This will cover the rough edges of the wall
opening. If installing a built-in mantel above
the fireplace, you must follow the clearances
shown in Figure 10, page 12. Follow the
instructions below to install the fireplace in
this manner.
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
shown in Figure 7, page 11 for the rough
opening. If installing in a corner, use di-
mensions shown in Figure 8, page 11 for
*
the rough opening. The height is 26
which is the same as the wall opening
above.
2. If installing GA3450TA blower accessory,
do so at this time. Follow instructions
included with blower accessory.
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MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Left and
Top
Right Sides
36" 6"
Actual Framing
Height 26"
Front Width 26
Depth 9
Bottom 3/4"
Bottom and
Rear
0"
26 / "
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/ " 26 / "
3 7
4 8
/ " 10 / "
1 1
2 2
3/4"
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