Pre-installation preparation, Continued, Framing and finishing – Desa O-T L (V)DVC36(B)(H) User Manual
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PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Continued
A
B
E
F
G
H
D
C
Nailing Tabs
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for
Installation Against an Exterior Wall
36
1
/
8
" (36")
40
1
/
8
" (4")
41
1
/
4
" (36")
48
1
/
4
" (4")
1" Hor. Vent
4
1
/
" Vert. Vent
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner
Installation
41"
41
1
/
4
"
3
3
/
4
"
1"
49
/
8
"
13
3
/
4
"
68
1
/
"
10
3
/
8
"
Nailing
Tabs
C
B
A
D
E
F
G
Top of Louver
Opening
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
Wall
Ref.
Mantel Depth
Ref.
Mantel from
Top of Louver
Opening
1
14"
A
16"
1"
B
14"
3
10"
C
1"
4
8"
D
10"
6"
E
8"
6
4"
F
6"
7
"
G
4"
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible
Mantels
3" Hor. Vent
6
1
/
" Vert. Vent
36"
4"
A
B
E
F
G
H
D
C
Nailing Tabs
48"
48
1
/
4
"
41
/
8
"
1
/
8
"
8
1
/
"
16
3
/
4
"
81
1
/
"
13
1
/
"
Nailing
Tabs
36" Models
42" Models
NOTICE: This fireplace is in-
tended for use as supplemental
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 through-
out 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 framing for corner installation. All
minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see
Accessories on page 17. If you are using a sepa-
rate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6
for proper installation height. You can install
noncombustible mantels at any height above the
fireplace.
Note:
Noncombustible mantels may discolor!