Mendota DXV35 TIMBERFIRE Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 15

Planning the installation
This Mendota Fireplace must be installed and serviced by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
When planning on appliance installation, it is necessary to determine the following information before installing:
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Where the appliance is to be installed.
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The vent system configuration to be used.
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Gas supply piping.
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Electrical Wiring.
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Framing and finishing details.
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Hearth Protection Pad Requirements.
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Whether accessories such as a ceiling fan are desired.
Selecting Appliance Location
When selecting a location for your appliance, it is important to consider the required clearances to walls.
MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS
WIDTH = 36-1/4" HEIGHT = 31-7-16"
Figure 3-11 FLAT WALL LOCATION
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Install appliance on hard metal or wood surfaces extending full width and depth of this fireplace.
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An R-1 Rated Hearth Protection Pad [1-1/2" Thick Maximum] and 12" deep is required unless this fireplace is
elevated. For every 1" this fireplace is elevated, you may reduce the hearth pad depth by 2". If this fireplace is
elevated 6" or higher no hearth protection pad is required.
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Do NOT install this fireplace directly on carpeting, vinyl or any combustible material other than wood.
Construct chase to all clearance specifications in manual.
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Locate and install appliance to all clearance specifications in manual.
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DEPTH = 15-1/8"
WARNING
FIRE RISK- ODOR RISK
DXV35 TIMBERFIRE
Figure 3-12 CORNER INSTALLATION
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