Pre-installation preparation, Framing and finishing, Continued – Desa (V)T32EN User Manual
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B
C
A
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 5 shows fram-
ing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page
29. If you are using a separate 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!
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Continued
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an
Exterior Wall
3" Models 36" Models
A
3
3
/
8
"
36
1
/
8
"
B
34
5
/
8
"
41
1
/
4
"
C
19"
3
1
/
"
C
B
A
D
E
F
G
Top of Louver Opening
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
Wall
A
B
E
F
G
H
D
C
Nailing Tabs
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation
Ref. Mantel Ref.
Mantel from Top
Depth
of Louver Opening
1
14"
A
16"
1"
B
14"
3
10"
C
1"
4
8"
D
10"
5
6"
E
8"
6
4"
F
6"
7
"
G
4"
3" Models 36" Models
A
8
1
/
"
35
3
/
4
"
B
13
5
/
8
"
15"
C
39
3
/
8
"
49
5
/
8
"
D
9
1
/
"
10
3
/
8
"
E
9
7
/
8
"
13
3
/
4
"
F
34
3
/
8
"
41"
G
34
5
/
8
"
41
1
/
4
"
H
54
1
/
8
"
68
1
/
"
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible Mantels