Pre-Installation Preparation - Desa P325E(B) Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

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Clearances
Mantel Clearances and Wall Details
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles are:
• Top of Spacers ........................................................... 0" min.
• Back and Sides of Outer Surround ............................ 0" min.
• Drywall to Sides of Front Face (Nailing Flanges) ... 0" min.
• "B" Vent Surfaces ..................................................... 1" min.
• Ceiling to Opening .................................................. 42" min.
• Floor .......................................................................... 0" min.
• Perpendicular Wall ............................................ See Figure 6
CAUTION: Do not block required air spaces with
insulation or any other material. Do not obstruct effective
opening of appliance with any type of facing material.
Back
0" Clearance
Left Side
Surround
Front Face
Figure 3 - Minimum Clearances (Top View)
Ceiling
42" (1067mm)
Min. Clearance
from Opening to
Ceiling
0" Clearance
* *
DO NOT BLOCK
OR OBSTRUCT
OPENINGS
0" Clearance
to Wood or
Noncombustible
Flooring
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances (Front View)
2 x 4 Stud
Nailing
Flange
0"
Drywall
1" (25mm) Min.
Clearance to
"B" Vent's Outer Pipe
* Required Air
*
Spaces are
Indicated with
an " * ". Do Not
Pack with
Insulation or Any
Other Material
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MANTEL CLEARANCES AND WALL DETAILS
A combustible mantle shelf maybe installed a maximum 12"
(229mm) from the wall. Figures 5 and 6 show the minimum
allowable distances from various combustible mantle components
in relation to the fireplace opening.
(229mm)
6" (152mm)
13"
(Front View)
3" (76mm)
1
(38mm) Max.
Figure 5 - Mantel Clearances - Side View (Cross Section)
1
1 / " (38mm)
2
Max.
3" (76mm)
Max.
6" (152mm)
Max.
Figure 6 - Side Clearances - Top View (Cross Section)
Combustible
12"
Materials
Spacer
8"
1
/ "
2
TOP VIEW
Outer Surround
Combustible
Material May
Be Used
SAFE
ZONE
9"
Perpendicular
12" Wall
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