Desa VC42N SERIES User Manual

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CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:
*Back and sides 0"/mm
Perpendicular walls 6" (152mm)
Floor 0"/mm
Ceiling to louver opening 42" (1067mm)
Front 36" (914mm)
Top of Standoffs 0"/mm
Vent (See venting instructions for
specific venting clearances.)
Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8" may be
flush with the top front of fireplace.
* For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack with insulation or
other materials. Zero inch clearance to combustible materials are
for framing purpose only.
NOTICE: This fireplace is intended for use as supple
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mental heat. Use this fireplace along with your primary
heating system. Do not install this fireplace as your
primary heat source. If you have a central heating
system, you may run system’s circulating blower
while using fireplace. This will help circulate the heat
throughout the house. In the event of a power outage,
you can use this fireplace as a heat source.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 5 shows fram-
ing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met.
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
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Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an
Exterior Wall
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Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation
Ref. Mantel Depth Ref. Mantel from Top
of Louver Opening
1 14" (356mm) A 16" (406mm)
2 12" (305mm) B 14" (356mm)
3 10" (254mm) C 12" (305mm)
4 8" (203mm) D 10" (254mm)
5 6" (152mm) E 8" (203mm)
6 4" (101mm) F 6" (152mm)
7 2" (51mm) G 4" (101mm)
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible Mantels
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Clearances
Framing and Finishing
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1
/8"
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1
/4"
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/8"
48"
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1
/4"
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/8"
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/8"
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1
/2"
16
3
/4"
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1
/2"
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1
/2"
For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page
36. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to
Figure 6 for proper installation height. You can install noncombus
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tible mantels at any height above the fireplace.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!

Desa VC42N SERIES Specifications

General

Brand	Desa
Model	VC42N SERIES
Category	Indoor Fireplace
Language	English