Locating Fireplace - Desa HDCFTP Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

INSTALLATION
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Note: Your Comfort Glow fireplace is designed to be
used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing
material can be placed directly against any exterior
surface of your fireplace, except where standoff
spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers
are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be
placed directly against wall or framing materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to
create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fire-
place Installation, page 10).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP)
for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do
not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought
fireplace for proper type fireplace.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for (natural or pro-
pane/LP) gas. Field conversion
is not permitted.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the
items listed below.
• external regulator - propane/LP only (supplied
by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 30.
Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided brass trim kit
for built-in installations. See Accessories, page 30.

LOCATING FIREPLACE

WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown
in Figures 7 and 8. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling, and joining wall.
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You can recess firebox into the wall. You can
also position fireplace in the optional cabinet or
corner mantels. IMPORTANT: Only use optional
cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual.
Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (see
Accessories, page 30).
fireplace
• in a bedroom or a bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing,
or other flammable objects are
less than 36 inches from the front,
top, or sides of the fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As
Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown
Top Of
Mantel Can
Be Flush
With Wall
Figure 8 - Mounting Clearances As
Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown
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WARNING: Never install the
CEILING
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Fireplace
Left
Side
FLOOR
Built In The Wall
CEILING
Left
Side
with Optional Mantel
36" Minimum
Right
Side
36"
Minimum
Right
Side
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