Framing And Finishing - Desa VC42NE 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 framing for corner installation. All
minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see
Accessories on page 35. If you are using a sepa-
rate 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!
40 / "
1
8
48 / "
1
4
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for
Installation Against an Exterior Wall
21 / "
5
B
8
41 / "
5
A
8
16
E
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner
Installation
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23" Horizontal Vent
26 / " Vertical Vent
1
2
13 / "
1
D
58 /
C 1
2
/ "
3
4
48"
F
48 / "
1
4
G
81 / "
1
H
2
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A
B
C
Top of Louver
Ref. Mantel Depth Ref.
1 14" (356 mm)
2 12" (305 mm)
3 10" (254 mm)
4 8" (203 mm)
5 6" (152 mm)
6 4" (101 mm)
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Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible
"
2
Nailing
Nailing Tabs
Tabs
1
2
3
4
5
6
D
E
7
F
G
Opening
A
B
C
D
E
F
2" (51 mm) G
Mantels
Wall
Mantel from
Top of Louver
Opening
16" (406 mm)
14" (356 mm)
12" (305 mm)
10" (254 mm)
8" (203 mm)
6" (152 mm)
4" (101 mm)
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