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Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations
Flush with a wall
Through exterior wall
enclosed in a chase
Corner
installation
• This replace does not require electricity
to operate.
• Only the blower requires electricity if in-
stalled and if you plan to install the blower
at a later date, do not forget to wire the
outlet at the bottom of the replace when
framing.
• A piezo ignitor and ceramic electrode cre-
ate spark to ignite the pilot light. It does not
require any matches, batteries or any other
sources of ignition to light the pilot.
• Each time you turn on your replace, you
may notice some amount of condensation
on the inside of the replace glass. This
is normal and will disappear after 10-20
minutes of operation.
• Your direct-vent gas fireplace system
(replace and venting) is a balanced and
sealed gas operating unit. It requires ap-
proximately 10-20 minutes of operating
time before the ame pattern stabilizes.
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
LOCATION AND SPACE
REqUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efcient loca-
tion for your DESA Heating, LLC direct-vent
replace. Make sure that rafters and wall
studs are not in the way of the venting system.
Choose a location where the heat output is
not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts,
windows or doors. Figure 2 shows some com-
mon locations. Be aware of all restrictions and
precautions before deciding the exact location
for your replace and termination cap.
When deciding the location of your replace,
follow these rules:
• Do not connect this replace venting to a
chimney ue serving a separate solid-fuel
burning replace or appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, do not locate this
replace in high trafc areas, windy or drafty
areas or near furniture or draperies.
• Proper clearances must be maintained.
• If your replace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible ma-
terial other than wood, it must be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the
full width and depth of the replace. See
Figure 3.
• Your replace is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing
material can be placed directly against any
exterior surface on the back, sides or top of
your replace, except where standoff spacers
are integrally attached. If standoff spacers
are attached to your replace, these spacers
can be placed directly against wall or framing
material. See framing details on page 6.
• If you plan on installing a television or
entertainment center recessed above
your replace, it is recommended that you
maintain a minimum 18" above top of louver
opening.
• When locating termination cap, it is impor-
tant to observe the minimum clearances
shown in Figure 7, page 7.
• If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra
framing by positioning your replace against
an already existing framing member.
• Do not recess termination cap into a wall
or siding.
• You may paint the termination cap with 450º
F (232º C) heat-resistant paint to coordinate
with the exterior nish.
• There must not be any obstruction such
as bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks
or utility buildings within 24" from the front
of the termination cap.
• Do not locate termination cap where exces-
sive snow or ice build up may occur. Be sure
to clear vent termination area after snow falls
to prevent accidental blockage of venting
system. When using snow blowers, do not
direct snow towards vent termination area.
Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions
34
3
/
8
"
22
1
/
2
"
16
5
/
8
"
PRODUCT FEATURES
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