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WARNING: SAFETY INFORMATION
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Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
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Do not place clothing or other flammable materials on
or near the appliance.
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NEVER leave children unattended when a fire is
burning in the fireplace.
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Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, services
or maintenance can cause injury, property damage, or
loss of life. Refer to this manual for assistance or
additional information. Consult a qualified installer or
local distributor.
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Check local and applicable codes before installing this
fireplace.
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This wood burning fireplace complies with the UL
127 standard as a FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE.
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Do not install a fireplace insert in this firebox unless
the manufacturer's instructions with the insert
specifically state this firebox has been tested for use
with the insert.
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This fireplace is not intended to be used as a substitute
for a furnace to heat an entire home.
supplementary heating only.
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This model is not for use in manufactured housing
(mobile homes).
GLOSSARY:
a) Flush Installations – a type of installation where the front
face of the fireplace is even or leveled with the wall.
b) Chase Installation – a type of installation where the
chimney is enclosed.
c) Perpendicular Side Wall – applies to the minimum
clearance between the sidewall and fireplace opening.
d) Combustible Material – a type of material that is
flammable.
e) Nailing Flange – the extended part on both sides of the
fireplace face that secures the fireplace.
f)
Termination – a cap that is placed at the end of the
chimney pipe.
g) Outside Air Kit – a combustion air inlet that allows
combustion air to enter the firebox area through a duct.
h) K-Factor – the thermal conductivity value that is given to
a particular material.
INTRODUCTION:
This fireplace model is a wood burning fireplace intended and
approved for installation in either residential homes or
buildings of standard construction.
requires the utilization of DESA 8 inch, double-wall, and
snap-lock flue pipe system. Optional glass doors in several
finishes are available for this fireplace (See Replacement and
Accessories parts on page 11).
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Before beginning the installation of your fireplace, read these
instructions:
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All DESA components and fireplaces are safe when
installed according to this manual.
components that have not been designed and tested for
Use for
this fireplace system may cause a fire hazard.
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The DESA warranty will be voided by and DESA
disclaims any responsibility for the following actions:
a) Modification of the fireplace, components, doors,
b) Use of any component part not manufactured or
PROPER INSTALLATION is the most important step in
ensuring safe and continuous operation of this fireplace.
SELECTING LOCATION:
To determine the safest and most efficient location for your
fireplace, consider the following guidelines:
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The location must allow for all proper clearances (see
page 3).
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The location should be in a place where the fireplace will
not be affected by drafts such as air condition ducts,
windows or doors.
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A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters
makes installation easier.
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If an outside air kit is to be installed, accessibility to
outside combustion air must be considered.
cases, this can be achieved through a vented crawl space.
For more details, see section on outside air kit installation
on page 4.
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If a gas line is to be installed, consider the location of gas
supply.
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chimney system, air inlet system, damper control, etc.
approved by DESA in combination with a DESA
fireplace system.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
This fireplace system
Use of any
In some
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