Desa VSGF28NVA Outdoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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13"
16"
19"
21"
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
39
3
/8
"
27
7
/8
"
55
5
/8
"
35
1
/2
"
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed
below.
piping (check local codes)
sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
equipment shutoff valve *
test gauge connection *
sediment trap
tee joint
pipe wrench
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase
the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from
your dealer. See Accessories, pages 22 through 23.
WARNING: Never connect fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known
as wellhead gas.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum
clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
If your installation does not meet the below minimum clearances,
you must:
raise the mantel to an acceptable height,
OR
remove the mantel.
Figure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner
Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
Mantel
Shelf
Note:
All Vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf.
Nailing Flanges
Nails or
Wood
Screws
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE
LOCATION
WARNING: A qualified service person must con-
nect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT
(National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pres-
sure regulator.
INSTALLATION
Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.)
Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
3. Install gas piping into fireplace location. This installation in-
cludes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes)
after the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must
be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas
Piping to Fireplace Location.
4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of
fireplace inside wall opening.
5. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
6. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fire-
place to Gas Supply, page 11.
7. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws
through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 15).
8. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con-
nections, page 12.
9. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2,
page 9.
10. Install brass trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall
(see Figure 7, page 8).