Desa CGFB32C - Manual (Page 2)

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate, or service this firebox. Im-
proper use of this firebox can
cause serious injury or death from
burns, fire, explosion, electrical
shock, and carbon monoxide
poisoning.
WARNING: Carefully review
the instructions supplied with the
decorative type unvented room
heater for the minimum fireplace
size requirement. Do not install
the appliance in this firebox, un-
less this firebox meets the mini-
mum dimensions required for the
installation.
WARNING: Any change to
this firebox or its controls can
be dangerous.
1. This firebox shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
2. Never install the firebox
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or
other flammable objects are less than
42 inches from the front, top, or sides
of the firebox
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
3. Do not use this firebox as a wood-burn-
ing fireplace.
4. Do not add extra logs or ornaments
such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock
wool. Using these added items can
cause sooting.
UNPACKING
1. With utility knife, cut the carton all the
way around above the staples on the
bottom tray. Lift the carton off the fire-
box. Remove packing.
2. Check carton contents for the following:
• Screen assembly
• Screen support rod
• Hardware and parts bag containing
the following:
• Owner’s Operation and
Installation Manual
• 2 - Black #10 x 5/8" shouldered
hex screws
3. If any items are missing, inform dealer
where you bought firebox.
4. Check all items for any shipping dam-
age. If damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought firebox.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes, use
the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas
Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.
Firebox must be electrically grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code,
ANS/NFPA70 (latest edition).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
5. You must operate this fireplace with the
provided fireplace screen (closed),
hood, and brick liner in place. Make
sure these parts are in place before run-
ning firebox.
6. Do not allow fans to blow directly into
the firebox. Avoid any drafts that alter
burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner flame
patterns. Altered burner patterns can
cause sooting.
7. Do not use a blower insert, hood, heat
exchanger insert, or other accessory not
approved for use with this heater.
8. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in
these fireboxes require fresh air venti-
lation to run properly. See Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation, pages 4
through 6.
9. Do not run firebox
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
10. Do not use this firebox to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
11. Never place any objects in the firebox
or on logs.
12. Firebox front and screen becomes very
hot when running firebox. Keep chil-
dren and adults away from hot surfaces
to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fire-
box will remain hot for a time after
shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool be-
fore touching.
13. Carefully supervise young children
when they are in the room with firebox.
14. Turn firebox off and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualified service per-
son should service and repair firebox.
15. Operating unvented heaters (logsets)
above elevations of 4,500 feet could
cause pilot outage.
16. Do not use the firebox if it has been
under water due to the shock hazard
that could result with the blower acces-
sary (if installed) in place.