Framing And Finishing - Desa (V) CD36R(N Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

PRE-INSTALATION
PREPARATION
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PACKAGING AND REMOVAL
The (V)CD36R/T direct vent gas fireplace heater is packaged with:
- one box containg a 4-log set located on the burner in the firebox.
- one bag containing the owner's manual with installation
instructions, operator's guide, and warranty information.
- one bag of glowing ember material.
- one bag of vermiculite hearth treatments.
Remove the shrinkwrap securing the 2 carton trays to the unit.
Lift the top carton tray off and remove the four corner posts.
Discard the bottom tray once the unit is moved into position.
Note: On rear vent models you must remove the fiberboard collar
protector located on the rear collar before installing the
fireplace and venting system. See Figure 4.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:
Back, and sides
Perpendicular walls
Floor
Ceiling to louver opening 40" (1016 mm)
Front
Top
Vent Surfaces
Mantel Clearances
Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8" (16 mm)
may be flush with the top and sides of the front face of the fireplace.

FRAMING AND FINISHING

Figure 5 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 6 shows
framing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met.
For overall unit dimensions, framing allowances, and vent collar
locations, see Unit Dimensions, Figure 9 on page 6.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page
37. If you are using a seperate combustible mantel piece, refer to
Figures 7 and 8 for proper height and clearances. You can install a
noncombustible mantel at any height above the fireplace opening.
Note: Non-combustible mantels may discolor!
116035-01B
0" (0 mm)
12" (305 mm)
0" (0 mm)
36" (914 mm)
0" (0 mm)
1" (26 mm) (See venting instructions
for specifics on vent clearances.)
(See - Mantel Clearances for specific
clearances to combustible mantels.)
Figure 4 - Removing Collar Protector (Rear Vent) Fireplace
36"
(914 mm)
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Flush, Wall Installation
6 5/8" ( 168 mm)
TO CENTER
OF REAR VENT
21" (533 mm)
TO CENTER OF
TOP VENT
28 5/8"
(727 mm)
Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Framing and Finishing
2x - VERTICAL
DOUBLE STUD
36 1/4" (921 mm)
2 1/2" (63 mm)
MIN. 1" (26 mm)
14 3/4"
(311 mm)
OPENING
56 3/4"
(1441 mm)
5 5
Clearances
FIBERBOARD
COLLAR PROTECTOR
14 3/4" (375 mm)
THESE DIMENSIONS ALLOW
FOR 1" OF CLEARANCE
AT THE SIDES AND BACK
OF THE FIREPLACE
HOWEVER, 0" CLEARANCE
IS ALSO PERMITTED AT
ALL SIDES WHEN FRAMED
14 3/4"
(375 mm)
TO NAILING
FLANGES
12 1/4"
TO