Desa TC36N Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 6

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
• If your fireplace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible ma-
terial 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, page 5.
• Your fireplace is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing
material can be placed directly against any
exterior surface on the back, sides or top of
your fireplace, except where standoff spac-
ers are integrally attached. If standoff spac-
ers are attached to your fireplace, these
spacers can be placed directly against wall
or framing material. See framing details on
page 7.
• If you plan on installing a television or
entertainment center recessed above
your fireplace, it is recommended that you
maintain a minimum 18" above top of louver
opening.
• When locating termination cap, it is impor-
tant to observe the minimum clearances
shown in Figure 7, page 8.
• If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra
framing by positioning 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
450º F (232º C) 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 exces-
sive 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.
• For horizontal installations above 2,000
feet, it is recommended that a 12" extension
pipe be added before starter elbow and a
round horizontal termination be used (see
High Altitude Installation, page 17).
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CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the
fireplace are as follows:
*Back and sides
Perpendicular walls
Floor
Ceiling to louver opening
Front
Top of Standoffs
Vent
Combustible material with a maximum thick-
ness of 5/8" may be flush with the top front
of fireplace.
* For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack
with insulation or other materials. 0" clear-
ance to combustible materials are for framing
purpose only.
NOTICE: This fireplace is in-
tended for use as supplemental
heat. Use this fireplace along
with your primary heating sys-
tem. Do not install this fireplace
as your primary heat source.
If you have a central heating
system, you may run system's
circulating blower while using
fireplace. This will help circulate
the heat throughout the house.
In the event of a power outage,
you can use this fireplace as a
heat source.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace.
Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation.
All minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace,
see Accessories on page 42. If you are using
a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to
Figure 6 for proper installation height. You can
install noncombustible mantels at any height
above the fireplace.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may dis-
color!
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0"
6"
0"
42"
36"
0"
(See venting instruc-
tions for specific vent-
ing clearances.)
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