Desa VDCFTNB Outdoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing replace, make sure you have
the items listed below.
external regulator (supplied by installer, for
propane/LP units only)
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-certied equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certied equipment shutoff valve from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 40.
Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided perimeter
trim kit for built-in installations. See Accessories,
page 40.
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WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown
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If your replace is to be used with an optional
mantel, the installation instructions included with
your mantel shows an CSA approved method of
attaching the replace/mantel system to a wall.
IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or
corner mantels specied in this manual. Purchase
the optional mantel from your dealer (see Acces-
sories, page 40).
If your replace is to be recessed into the wall,
see Built-In Fireplace Installation on page 11 to
secure your replace into the wall.
CAUTION: If you install the
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INSTALLATION
Continued
For convenience and efciency, install replace
where there is easy access for operation, inspec-
tion and service
in coldest part of room
An optional blower kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 40. If planning to use
blower, follow instructions provided with blower
for power source.
Minimum Clearances For Side
Combustible Material, Side Wall and
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A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and wall
should follow diagram in Figure 6.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3
1
/2" from the wall. This combus-
tible material must be 4" from the side of the
replace opening (see Figure 6).
B.
Clearances from the top of the replace opening
to the ceiling should not be less than 36 inches.
C.
For mantel clearances, see Figure 10 on
page 12.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Top Left and Bottom
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36" 6" 0"
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall
*
Example