Desa (V)KC42NE Series User Manual
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A
B
E
F
G
H
D
C
Nailing Tabs
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for
Installation Against an Exterior Wall
40
1
/
8
"
48
1
/
4
"
23" Horizontal Vent
26
26
1
/
2
" Vertical Vent
C
B
A
D
E
F
G
Top of Louver
Opening
3
2
1
4
5
6
5
6
7
Wall
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner
Installation
Ref. Mantel Depth Ref.
Mantel from
Top of Louver
Opening
1
14" (356 mm)
A
16" (406 mm)
2
12" (305 mm)
B
14" (356 mm)
3
10" (254 mm)
C
12" (305 mm)
4
8" (203 mm)
D
10" (254 mm)
5
6" (152 mm)
E
8" (203 mm)
6
4" (101 mm)
F
6" (152 mm)
7
2" (51 mm)
G
4" (101 mm)
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible
Mantels
48"
48
1
/
4
"
41
5
/
8
"
21
5
/
8
"
58
1
/
2
"
16
3
/
4
"
81
1
/
2
"
13
1
/
2
"
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Continued
Nailing
Tabs
Tabs
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace.
Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation. All
minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see
Accessories on page 35. If you are using a sepa-
rate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6
for proper installation height. You can install
noncombustible mantels at any height above the
fireplace.
Note:
Note:
Noncombustible mantels may discolor!