Framing And Finishing - Desa (V)K36EN SERIES Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Continued

FRAMING AND FINISHING

Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 5 shows fram-
ing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page
32. 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 discolor!
36 1 / "
8
41 / "
1
4
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an
Exterior Wall
15"
B
35 3 / "
A
4
13 / "
3
E
4
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation
111924-01D
23 /
1
10 / "
D 3
49 5 / "
C
8
8
41" F
41 / "
1
G
4
68 1 / "
H
2
Ref. Mantel
Depth
1 14"
2 12"
3 10"
4 8"
5 6"
6 4"
7 2"
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible Mantels
"
2
Nailing
Nailing Tabs
Tabs
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1
2
3
A
4
B
5
C
6
D
E
F
G
Top of Louver Opening
Ref.
Mantel from Top
of Louver Opening
A 16"
B 14"
C 12"
D 10"
E 8"
F 6"
G 4"
Wall
7
5