Desa VSGF36PTB Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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Built-in Installation
Front Width
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41
1
/
2
" 40
1
/
2
" 20
3
/
4
"
1. Frame in rough opening. The rebox framing
should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier.
Use dimensions in Table 1 and rough opening
layout in Figure 8. Adjust framing so that rebox
ushes with nished wall surface. If installing
in a corner, use dimensions in Figures 8 and 9
for rough opening.
2.
Install gas piping to rebox location. See Installing
Gas Piping to Fireplace Location on page 13 and
Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 15.
IMPORTANT: If installing blower accessory
(circulating models with louvers only), see Hard-
Wiring Firebox, page 18.
3. Carefully set rebox in front of rough open-
ing with back of rebox inside wall opening.
IMPORTANT: If installing a perimeter trim
kit, see instructions included with trim acces-
sory. You must install shoulder screws from
trim kit now.
4. Carefully insert rebox into rough opening.
5. Attach rebox to wall studs using nails or
wood screws through holes in nailing ange
(see Figure 10).
6. If using an optional perimeter trim kit, install
the trim after nal nishing and/or painting
of wall. See instructions included with trim
accessory for attaching trim.
7. Install and properly test gas log heater. Fol-
low installation instructions included with
the vent-free gas log heater that is being
installed.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox,
combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum
board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be
butted up next to the sides and top of the rebox.
Combustible materials should never overlap the
rebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
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IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as
brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but
should never cover any necessary openings like
louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow non-
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Depth
(Minimum)
Width
(Inside to Inside)
Height
37"
45°
41
1
/
2
"
5
2
11
/
3
2
"
74"
TOP VIEW
FOR 36"
MODELS
Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner Wall
WARNING: Use only noncom-
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Figure 10 - Attaching Firebox to Wall
Studs
Nailing
Flange
Nails or
Wood
Screws