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SHEET METAL SCREW
REMOVE KNOCKOUT
FIREPLACE
TAB IN NOTCH
AIR INLET TUBE
Figure 15
12
1
/
4
" REF
6"
REF
33 DEG
MINIMUM 12"
3"
NOM
9" MINIMUM
1
1
/
2
"
MAX
TOP OF
LOUVERED
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
SAFE ZONE FOR
PROJECTION OF
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS
NOTE:
DRAWING NOT
TO SCALE
UPPER
SECTION OF
FIREPLACE
Figure 17A
MANTEL
A mantel may be installed if desired. See Figures 17A or 17B for
minimum heights above and beyond opening of the fireplace face.
Woodwork, such as wood trim and mantels, and other combustible
material, shall not be placed within 6 inches of a fireplace opening.
Combustible material above and projecting more than 1
1
/2 inches from
a fireplace opening shall not be placed less than 12 inches from the top
of the fireplace opening. NFPA STANDARD 211 Section 7-3.3.3.
COMBUSTIBLE AIR KIT
An Air kit is available for use as an optional accessory. The outside
air vent can be installed through an outside wall or a ventilated crawl
space. Attach flex tube (CLASS 1) to air vent and air inlet tube. Seal
with duct tape (see Figure 14). For air inlet tube installation (see
Figure 15).
WARNING: Air inlet ducts are not to terminate in attic
space or a garage.
AIR KIT OPERATION
The damper rod for the air kit is located inside the face opening,
above the upper left top of the rear firebrick. Push the rod up to open
the air intake and down to close it (see Figure 16).
0" MIN.
SEAL WITH
DUCT TAPE
SEAL WITH
DUCT TAPE
AIR INLET
TUBE
AIR INLET
TUBE
0" MIN.
AIR VENT
AIR VENT
FLEX DUCT
OUTSIDE WALL
OUTSIDE WALL
FLEX TUBE
Figure 14
AIR KIT DAMPER ROD
OPEN POSITION
CLOSED POSITION
REAR FIREBRICK
Figure 16
CAUTION: Do not cover up the face louvers top and
bottom.
FINISHING YOUR FIREPLACE
Wall board (Gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, etc.) may make
direct contact with sides and top of the fireplace face. It is important
that combustible materials do not overlap the face itself.
Brick, glass, tile or other noncombustible materials may overlap the
front face, provided they do not obstruct essential openings like louvered
slots or any other openings. When overlapping with noncombustible
facing material, use only noncombustible mortar or adhesive.
WARNING: Risk of fire; Replace grate only with DESA
International Model 42E GR grate only.
FUEL: Use seasoned hardwood or if a vent-free or decorative
gas appliance is installed, burn Propane or Natural Gas only.
ASH DISPOSAL
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible
floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials,
pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil
or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed
container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
OUTER SURROUND
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS
33°
24" MIN. TO
ADJACENT WALL
2
1
/
8
"
MIN.
1
3
/
8
"
MAX.
SAFE
ZONE
TOP VIEW
Figure 17B
Avoid installing outside air eyebrow in areas where inlet opening
may be blocked by snow, bushes or other obstacles. Maximum
height of air inlet above platform of fireplace is within 3 feet below
the termination flue gas outlet.