Product features, Pre-installation preparation – Desa (V)VC36NE Series User Manual

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PRODUCT FEATURES

These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your

direct-vent ﬁreplace:
• The venting system may be routed to the outside of your home

in several ways. It may vent through the roof (vertical) or it may

vent to an outside/exterior wall (horizontal). The vent pipe instal-

lation is very important to allow for proper operation. You must

follow the venting instructions very carefully for either vertical

or horizontal applications.

• This ﬁreplace may be installed in any room of your house provided

all local codes and these installation instructions are followed.

• The blower requires electricity if installed. If you plan to install

the blower at a later date, do not forget to wire the outlet at the

bottom of the ﬁreplace when framing.

• Each time you turn on your ﬁreplace, you may notice some

amount of condensation on the inside of the ﬁreplace glass. This

is normal and will disappear after 10-20 minutes of operation.

• Your direct-vent gas ﬁreplace system (ﬁreplace and venting) is a

balanced and sealed gas operating unit. It requires approximately 10-

20 minutes of operating time before the ﬂame pattern stabilizes.

PRE-INSTALLATION

PREPARATION

LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Determine the safest and most efﬁcient location for your DESA

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 2 shows some common 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 venting to a chimney ﬂue serving

a separate solid-fuel burning ﬁreplace or appliance.

• Due to high temperatures, do not locate this ﬁreplace in high traf-

ﬁc 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 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.

• Your ﬁreplace is designed to be used in zero clearance instal-

lations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against

any exterior surface on the back, sides or top of your ﬁreplace,

except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff

spacers are attached to your ﬁreplace, these spacers can be placed

directly against wall or framing material. See framing details on

page 5.

• If you plan on installing a television or entertainment center re-

cessed above your ﬁreplace, it is recommended that you maintain

a minimum 18" above top of louver opening.

• When locating termination cap, it is important to observe the

minimum clearances shown in Figure 7, page 6.

• If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra framing by position-

ing your ﬁreplace against an already existing framing member.

• Do not recess termination cap into a wall or siding.
• You may paint the termination cap with 450ºF (232ºC) heat-

resistant paint to coordinate with the exterior ﬁnish.

• There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, garden sheds,

fences, decks or utility buildings within 24" from the front of the

termination cap.

• Do not locate termination cap where excessive snow or ice build up

may occur. Be sure to clear vent termination area after snow falls to

prevent accidental blockage of venting system. When using snow

blowers, do not direct snow towards vent termination area.

PRODUCT FEATURES
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Location and Space Requirements

Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations

Flush with a wall

Through exterior wall

enclosed in a chase

Corner

installation

Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions

29"

41"