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PRODUCT FEATURES

These.are.a.few.facts.that.can.help.you.un-
derstand and enjoy your vented decorative
fireplace:
•. The.(V)CB36N(E).and.(V)CB36P(E).series.

of vented decorative fireplaces may be
recessed into an exterior chase, an interior
flush wall enclosure or a framed-in corner
installation.

•. Models. (V)CB36N. and. (V)CB36P. are.

equipped.with.a.millivolt.gas.control.system.
that.does.not.require.electricity.to.operate..
A piezo ignitor is provided to light the pilot
without.using.matches.or.lighters.

•. Models. (V)CB36N(E). and. (V)CB36P(E).

are. equipped. with. an. electronic. ignition.
system.that.requires.10.VAC.to.operate..
An.electrode.ignitor.automatically.lights.the.
pilot flame when the fireplace is turned on.

• These fireplaces can accept any approved

4". B-Type. venting. system. and. must. be.
terminated.vertically.through.the.roof.using.

Through.exterior.wall.
enclosed.in.a.chase

Corner.
Installation

Flush.with.a.wall

Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations

25"

(63.5 cm)

36"

(91.4 cm)

36"

(91.4 cm)

Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions

a. listed. type. vent. cap. only.. See. venting.
instructions.starting.on.page.8.for.proper.
venting.requirements.

• These vented fireplaces require indoor air

for.combustion.and.must.be.installed.in.a.
room of sufficient size to provide adequate
fresh.air.for.safe.and.proper.operation..The.
room.intended.for.installation.must.be.of.
sufficient size to meet the requirements
for an unconfined space as defined in the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventila-
tion
. If sufficient air for combustion is not
available.a.makeup.air.kit.model.AK4.may.
be. required. to. provide. outside. air. to. this.
appliance.. Check. your. local. codes. as. to.
specific requirements for make up air.

• This fireplace may be installed in any room

of.the.house.provided.all.local.codes.and.
these.installation.instructions.are.followed.

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

LOCATION AND SPACE
REqUIREMENTS

Determine the safest and most efficient loca-
tion for your DESA Heating, LLC direct-vent
fireplace. 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..shows.some.com-
mon.locations..Be.aware.of.all.restrictions.and.
precautions.before.deciding.the.exact.location.
for your fireplace and termination cap.
When deciding the location of your fireplace,
follow.these.rules:
• Do not connect this fireplace to a chimney

flue servicing a separate solid fuel burning
fireplace or appliance.

• Do to high temperatures, do not locate this

fireplace in high traffic areas, windy or drafty
areas, or near furniture or draperies.

•. Proper.clearances.must.be.maintained.
• If your fireplace is to be installed directly on

carpeting, vinyl, tile or any combustible mate-
rial 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).

• Only trim kits supplied by DESA Heating,

LLC.shall.be.used.in.the.installation.of.this.
fireplace, see Accessories, page 31.

•. Do. not. install. aftermarket. vent. dampers..

Manual.or.automatic.vent.dampers.are.not.
approved.for.use.with.this.appliance.

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