Desa VMH10TPC - Manual (Page 10)

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IMPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add moisture
to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing fire-
place in rooms without enough ventilation air may
cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See
Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 7.
Note:
Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero
clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be
placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear,
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 materials.
Note:
When installing fireplace directly on carpet-
ing, tile or other combustible material, other than
wood flooring, the fireplace shall be installed on a
metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the fireplace.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to
create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fire-
place Installation, page 11).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP)
for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do
not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought
fireplace for proper type fireplace.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for (natural or pro-
pane/LP) gas. Field conversion
is not permitted.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer, for
propane/LP units only)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection*
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 40.
INSTALLATION
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FIREPLACE CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown in
Figure 6, page 11. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling and joining wall.
NOTICE: If you install the fire-
place in a bedroom, some
building codes require that the
fireplace/mantel system be se-
cured to (or within) a wall. You
can position fireplace in an op-
tional cabinet or corner mantel.
You can also recess fireplace
into the wall.
If your fireplace is to be used with an optional
mantel, the installation instructions included with
your mantel shows an CSA approved method of
attaching the fireplace/mantel system to a wall.
IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or
corner mantels specified in this manual. Purchase
the optional mantel from your dealer (see Acces-
sories, page 40).
If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall,
see Built-In Fireplace Installation on page 11 to
secure your fireplace into the wall.
CAUTION: If you install the
fireplace in a home garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must
be at least 18" above floor.
• locate fireplace where moving
vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace
• where there is easy access for operation, inspec-
tion and service
• in coldest part of room
An optional blower kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 40. If planning to use
blower, follow instructions provided with blower
for power source.