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DVKHL Series Gas Fireplace
pre-InStaLLatIOn InFOrMatIOn
FIrepLace LOcatIOn
Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes determining where the unit is to be installed,
the vent configuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and whether any optional accessories
(i.e. blower, wall switch, or remote control) are desired. Consult your local building code agency to
ensure compliance with local codes, including permits and inspections.
The following factors should be taken into consideration:
•
Clearance to side-wall, ceiling, woodwork, and windows. Minimum clearances to combustibles
must be maintained.
•
This fireplace may be installed along a wall, across a corner, or use an exterior chase. Refer to
Figure 3
for suggested locations.
•
Location should be out of high traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies due to heat
from appliance.
•
Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace.
•
Do
not
install in the vicinity where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored.
•
Vent pipe routing. Refer to the
Venting
section found in this manual for allowable venting con-
figurations.
•
These units can be installed in a bedroom. See National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54
— (current edition), the Uniform Mechanical Code — (current edition), and Local Building Codes
for specific installation requirements.
•
These units can be installed in a bathroom.
Figure 3 -
Locating Gas Fireplace
** Island (C) and room divider (D) installation is possible as long
as the horizontal portion of vent system (X) does not exceed
20'. Refer to
Installing Horizontal Termination Configuration
on
Page 15.
*
When you install your fireplace in (D) room divider or (E)
flat on wall corner positions (Y), a minimum of 6" clearance
must be maintained from perpendicular wall and front of
fireplace.
Y
E
A
B
C
D
F
Y
X
FP1948
A Flat on Wall
B Cross Corner
C Island**
D Room Divider*
E Flat on Wall Corner*
F Chase Installation
Y 6" Minimum
