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DV52 Gas Fireplace
rev.101207
Installation
Installing and Framing the Fireplace
The fireplace may be installed in any location that maintains proper clearances to air
conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety, as well as efficiency of
operation, must be considered when selecting the fireplace location. Try to select a
location that does not interfere with room traffic, has adequate ventilation, and offers
an accessible pathway for direct vent installation. Refer to page 5 -
Vent Installation
for more information.
The fireplace dimensions are shown below:
When installing a shelf over the top of the fireplace, the following must be
observed: For top vent applications, the minimum clearance is 24". (
Minimum
clearances must still be maintained around the vent pipes.
)
Figure 2.
Framing dimensions.
Framing
* Clearance from the top of the fireplace to a combustible ceiling within the fireplace enclosure
** Refer to the 'Finishing Around the Fireplace' section of this manual.
Unprotected combustible walls which are perpendicular to the fireplace opening,
must not project beyond the shaded area shown in Figure 24.
For protection against freezing temperatures, it is recommended that outer walls of
the chase be insulated with a vapor barrier. This will reduce the possibility of a cold
air convection current on the fireplace.
Clearances
These clearances apply to all dimensions except the framed opening, where the
clearances to combustibles are 0". The DV 52 clearances to combustible materials are:
Top - Rear Vent *
N/A
Top - Top Vent
24
Back
3"
Sides
2"
Floor
0"
Mantle**
4"
Top View
Front View
Side View
WARNING!
When this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or any combustible
material other than wood flooring, it must be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
Rear Vent
7”
3”
Figure 3.
Minimum corner framing dimensions, using a 45° elbow.
Figure 4.
Framing for shelves over the fireplace using combustible materials.
Figure 3a.
Top or rear vent with non-
combustible materials.
52"
471/4"
8"
52"
131/2"
221/2"
5"
1"
211/4"
331/4"
47"
21/2"
21/2"
21/2"
51/4"
63/4"
221/2"
331/4"
8"
5"
28"
Ceiling
391/2"
25"*
52"
Niche above
fireplace
Non-combustible
materials only!
Header
Floor
1" min.
Top
vent
Rear
vent
52"
961/2"
681/4"
0" clearance to
corners only!
Top Vent
24"
40"
391/2"
Elbow
Shelf
391/2"
10"
Shelf
Framing header,
supplied shield
See Fig. 23
Framing header,
supplied shield
* When bringing non-combustible wall
board to the fireplace opening the framing
depth is increased by 1/2".
See Planning Guide for overlay finishing.
Minimum
84"
