Desa DVFE34 - Manual (Page 4)

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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
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Fireplace size D x FW x RW
34" 18 1 / 2 " 34 3 /
8
" 14"
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
LOCATION AND SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efficient loca-
tion for your FMI direct-vent fireplace. Make
sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the
way of the venting system. Choose a loca-
tion where the heat output is not affected by
drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or
doors. Figure 2 shows some common loca-
tions. Read all venting information in this
manual. Be aware of all restrictions and
precautions before deciding the exact loca-
tion for your fireplace.
When deciding the location of your fire-
place, follow these rules:
1. Do not connect this fireplace to a chim-
ney flue serving a separate solid-fuel
burning fireplace or appliance.
2. Due to high temperatures, do not lo-
cate this fireplace in high traffic areas
or near furniture or draperies.
3. Proper clearances must be maintained.
4. If your fireplace is to be installed di-
rectly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any
combustible material other than wood,
it must be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and
depth of the fireplace. See Figure 3.
20"
34 "
5/8" for drywall facing
Must maintain a minimum
1" clearance to combustibles
34 3 / 4 "
34 1 / 4 "
20" Vertical Termination
19" Horizontal Termination
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
See General Venting on pages 5 and 6 for
specific venting clearances.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figures 4 and 5 show typical framing of this
fireplace. Figure 6 on page 5 shows framing
for corner installation. All minimum clear-
ances must be met. Do not install fireplace
directly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any com-
bustible material other than wood. The fire-
place must set on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the
fireplace.
See Accessories on page 34 for mantel kits
available for this fireplace. If you are using a
separate combustible mantel piece, refer to
Figure 7 on page 5 for proper installation
height. You can install noncombustible man-
tels at any height above the fireplace.
Note:
Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Typical
Fireplace Installation
Flush with a wall
Through exterior wall
enclosed in a chase
Corner
installation
Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions
D
RW
FW