Table of Contents
Advertisement
DESA INTERNATIONAL
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSERT
INSTALLATION
Continued
4. Using Phillips screwdriver, remove
four screws attaching brass louver. In-
stall one Phillips head screw (included
with kit) in each side (see Figure 7).
5. Align top panel screw holes. Install four
Phillips screws, do not tighten.
6. For model GS43, align six screw holes
in side panels with holes in top panel
(see Figure 9). For model GS38, align
two screw holes in side panels with
holes in top panel (see Figure 9). Insert
and tighten screws.
7. Carefully inspect fireplace surround as-
sembly. Make sure each part fits prop-
erly. Firmly tighten all screws installed
during assembly.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten.
Metal can bend, warp, or break
under excessive strain.
Phillips Screws
Brass Louver
Figure 7 - Remove Brass Louver
Top Surround Panel
Louver Screw Holes
Phillips
Screws (4)
Figure 8 - Attaching Top Surround Panel
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
8. Remove three pieces of brass trim from
packaging.
9. Locate four brass screws, two adjust-
ing plates with set screws, and two
shims in the brass hardware packet.
10. Align shim under adjusting plate as
shown in Figure 10.
11. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot of top brass trim (see Figure 10).
12. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot on mitered edge of side brass
trim (see Figure 10).
13. While firmly holding edges of brass
trim together, tighten both set screws
on the adjusting plate with slotted
screwdriver.
14. Repeat for other side.
15. Line up holes in brass trim with holes
on side panels of fireplace surround
assembly. Attach with brass-plated
screws.
16. Move fireplace insert and surround as-
sembly to masonry fireplace opening.
Make sure fireplace insert and surround
assembly fit properly.
Top Panel
Figure 9 - Attaching Side Panels to Top
Panel (GS43 Pictured)
Set Screws
Side Brass
Trim
Adjusting
Plate
Shim
Mitered
Slot
Edge
Figure 10 - Assembling Brass Trim
8
INSTALLING HOOD
Install hood to top of firebox as shown in
Figure 11. Use 7 Phillips screws provided.
Screws
Figure 11 - Installing Hood to Firebox
INSTALLATION
CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the mini-
mum clearances. If you can, pro-
vide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation.
Minimum Clearances For Side
Combustible Material, Side Wall,
and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and
Side Panel
wall should follow diagram in Figure 12.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3
bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the fireplace opening (see Figure 12).
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace
Top Brass
opening to the ceiling should not be less
Trim
than 42 inches.
Slot
*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall
Figure 12 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
1
/
" from the wall. This com-
2
Example
*
105647
Advertisement
Table of Contents
