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SEE-THROUGH WOOD
BURNING FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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This wood burning fireplace complies
with UL 127 as a FACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACE and is listed and tested
by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
THE SAVANNAH
Model V3610ST
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS........................................................... 2 VENTING INSTALLTION ............................................................ 8 INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 3 OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 3 INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................
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INTRODUCTION 3 3 SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN INTRODUCTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN Model V3610ST series is a wood-burning fireplace intended and Before beginning the installation of your fireplace, read these approved for installation in either residential homes or buildings of instructions thoroughly. This DESA fireplace and its approved standard construction. This fireplace system requires the utilization components are safe when installed according to this installation of a DESA 10" double wa
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 4 Selecting Location Clearances Mantle Clearances FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SELECTING LOCATION CLEARANCES To determine the safest and most efficient location for your fire- MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES place, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: Back ............................................. 1" Min. 1. The location must allow for all the proper clearances (see Fig- Adjacent Wall ............................. 12" Min. ure 2). Chimney Outer Pipe
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5 44 /8" (113.3cm) 7 53 /16" (135.7cm) MIN. AS REQUIRED BY DESIGN AS LONG AS CEILING CLEARANCE IS MAINTAINED 1 43 /4" (109.8cm) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 5 5 Mantel Clearances (Cont.) Framing FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 2" X 4" STUD DRYWALL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS 33¡ 6" NOM. (15.2cm) 3 39 /4" (101cm) 12" MIN. Min. (30.4cm) 9" (22.8cm) MIN. FIREPLACE SIDE VIEW FRONT FACE 3" NOM. (7.6cm) 1 1 /2" MAX. Figure 6 - Framing Firebox FIREPLACE FRONT (3.8cm) VIEW 1" MIN (2.5cm) 2" (5cm) MIN. Figure 4 - M
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8" MIN. (20.3cm) 1 36 /2" MIN. (92.7cm) 1 52 /2" MIN. (133.3cm) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 6 Framing (Cont.) Hearth Extensions FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued If a hearth extensions is to be field constructed, it must be made of noncombustible inorganic material having and effective thermal Secure fireplace to prepared framing at nailing flanges located at the conductivity “K” of 0.84 BTU In/Ft2 Hr.F or least at 1.0 inch sides of fireplace as shown in Figure 10. thickness. Thermal conductivity “K”
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OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION 7 7 GAS LINE INSTALLATION OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS, ANSI\IAS\AGA Z21.11.2, The installation of the outside air kit must be installed during the ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN THIS FIREPLACE. rough framing of the fireplace due to the nature of its location. Outside combustion air can be accessed through an exterior wall or 1. To install, remove the knockout indentation on the refractor a vented crawl space (see Figure 13). (or firebrick) wall loc
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GAS LINE INSTALLATION 8 CHIMNEY PIPE INSTALLATION PIPE INSTALLATION FIRESTOP SPACERS PIPE INSTALLATION GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued Place pipe assembly (inner and outer with wire spacer) over starter collar. Inner pipe(s) fit inside inner pipe(s). Outer pipe fits outside outer pipe. WARNING: After ensuring that the gas valve is ON, Begin by aligning hemmed end of inner flue pipe into the inner starting test all gas piping and connections for leaks after flue pipe of fireplace. Push down unti
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FIRESTOP SPACERS 9 9 ELBOW OFFSET INSTALLATION SUPPORT SECTIONS VENTING INSTALLTION Continued SUPPORT SECTIONS Living Space Above Ceiling The chimney support section is a 4-inch strap and 12 inch length of pipe. Existing Ceiling Frame A chimney support is required every 30 feet above the fireplace after a straight chimney run, or above a return elbow after a straight chimney run (see Figure 20). This support is designed to relieve the extra weight load on the fireplace and elbows when high chimn
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SUPPORT SECTIONS 10 FINISHING YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM 10 Foot Rule Minimum Chimney Height Maximum Chimney Height VENTING INSTALLTION Continued Maximum length of pipe between supports is 6 feet of angled run. FINISHING YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM A maximum of two 6 foot angled run sections per chimney system 10 Foot Rule (See Figure 22). All chimney terminations must extend a minimum of 3 feet above RETURN ELBOW the highest point where it passes through the roof, and must be at RETURN ELBOW least 2 feet abov
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FINISHING YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM 11 11 Maximum Chimney Height (Cont.) Chimney Maintenance VENTING INSTALLTION Continued Chimney Maintenance WARNING: Do not operate an unvented gas log Have your chimney system cleaned and inspected regularly to set in this fireplace with the chimney removed. ensure safe and efficient operation. Using Figure 24 and the roof opening chart below, determine the RTL-10DM RTL-10DM ETL-10DM opening that will be required for the pitch of your particular roof. Storm Collar
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FINISHING YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM 12 Flashing Installation Storm Collar Installation Terminations VENTING INSTALLTION Continued Flashing Installation Terminations Determine the flashing to be used with the roof opening chart, page The fireplace system must be terminated with the listed round top or 11. Slide flashing over pipe until base is flat against roof. Replace chase terminations. In any case, refer to the installation instructions as many shingles as needed to cover exposed area and flashing
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18" MIN. TYP. 30" MIN. 30" MIN. FINISHING YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM 13 13 Chase Installation Installing Fireplace Facing VENTING INSTALLTION Continued Chase Installation INSTALLING FIREPLACE FACING Instructions for chase installations are included with the chase style Any noncombustible material may be used for facing (glass, tile, termination chosen. However, it is worthy to mention here that in a brick, etc.) as long as the proper clearances are adhered to and the multiple chase installation, provid
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OPERATING GUIDELINE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 14 Glass Doors OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GLASS DOORS Glass doors are optional with the V3610ST fireplace. Glass doors come in cabinet type and BI-fold type. Check with your local distributor for availability and options. To install glass doors, refer to the installation instructions that are included with the glass door kit. FULLY CLOSED FULLY OPEN When the fireplace is in operation, all doors must be in the FULLY FIREPLACE
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OPERATING GUIDELINE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 15 15 Damper Mechanism Outside Air Mechanism Grate TECHNICAL SERVICE OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Continued DAMPER MECHANISM GRATE The damper control lever is located inside the fire chamber (see The grate is designed to provide you with the maximum solid fuel Figure 33). Make sure lever is cool before handling. Pull down to capacity. Do not attempt to defeat its purpose. Doing so may cause CLOSE, push up to OPEN. The damper m
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REPLACEMENT AND ACCESSORY PARTS 16 REPLACEMENT AND ACCESSORY PARTS When ordering replacement or accessory items, please have your fireplace’s model name and number and the part number of the item(s) you are ordering ready. The model name or number of your fireplace may be found on the rating plate located inside the fireplace. Refer to the parts list and diagrams when ordering replacement parts for your fireplace. Repair parts or accessory items may be bought from your distributor/dealer or dire
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17 OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM 17 In order to provide better customer service for this and future purchases, we recommend that you register your product with us. You can register online at www.desatech.com. If access to our website is not available to you, please complete this Owner’s Registration Form and mail to the address on the back of this owner’s manual. Please provide the following product information: Brand: (Comfort Glow, V
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