Desa (V)368ST User Manual

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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-

tion, service or maintenance can cause injury, property

damage or loss of life. Refer to this manual for assis-

tance or additional information. Consult a qualified

installer or local distributor.

TABLe oF ConTenTS

Safety .................................................................. 2

Product Dimensions ............................................ 3

Firebox Installation .............................................. 4

Venting Installation .............................................. 6

Optional Gas Line Installation............................ 12

Operation and Maintenance Guidelines ............ 13

Technical Service............................................... 14

Replacement and Accessory Parts.................... 14

SAFeTy

c. Installation and/or operation in a

manner other than instructed in this

manual.

d. The burning of any other fuel not tested

or approved by DESA Heating, LLC in

this wood burning firebox.

Proper installation is the most important step

in ensuring safe and continuous operation

of the fireplace. Although grounding may not

be required by code in your area, it must be

electrically grounded in accordance with lo-

cal codes or, in the absence of local codes,

with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA

70-1990.
This firebox is intended for installation in ac-

cordance with the National Fire Protection As-

sociation Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces,

Vents and Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplaces,

NFPA 211, and in accordance with codes

such as the BOCA Basic/National Code, the

Standard Mechanical Code, and the Uniform

Building Code.

WARNING: Do not install a

firebox insert in this firebox un-

less the manufacturer's instruc-

tions with the insert specifically

state this firebox has been tested

for use with the insert.

This firebox is not intended to be

used as a substitute for a furnace

to heat an entire home. Use for

supplemental heat only.

IMPORTANT: Check local codes

before installing this firebox.

This is a wood burning firebox intended and

approved for installation in either residential

homes or buildings of standard construction.

This firebox system requires the utilization of a

DESA Heating, LLC 8" double wall, snap-lock

flue pipe system.
Glass doors are optional with this firebox and

come in different styles. For more information

see Glass Doors, page 13).
The model’s serial number and any other

specific rating information may be found on

the rating plate located inside the firebox

opening.
Before beginning the installation of the firebox,

read these instructions through completely.
• This DESA Heating, LLC firebox and its

approved components are safe when

installed according to this installation

manual and operated as recommended

by DESA Heating, LLC. Use only DESA

Heating, LLC approved components,

which have been designed and tested

for the fireplace system. Failure to do this

may cause a fire hazard.

• The DESA Heating, LLC warranty will be

voided by and DESA Heating, LLC dis-

claims any responsibility for the following

actions.
a. Modification of the firebox or any of

the components manufactured by

DESA Heating, LLC unless otherwise

permitted by DESA Heating, LLC.

b. Use of a firebox insert or any other

component part not approved by

DESA Heating, LLC in combination

with a DESA Heating, LLC firebox.

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