Desa FDCFTP - Manual (Page 9)

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CAUTION: This fireplace cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to fireplace. Installing
fireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating
fireplace where impurities (such
as, but not limited to, tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing fluids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add moisture to
the air. Although this is beneficial, installing fireplace
in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause
mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for
Combustion and Ventilation, page 6.
Note:
Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero
clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be
placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear,
sides, or top of your fireplace, except where standoff
spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are
attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be placed
directly against wall or framing materials.
Note:
When installing fireplace directly on carpet-
ing, tile or other combustible material, other than
wood flooring, the fireplace shall be installed on a
metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the fireplace.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to
create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fire-
place Installation, page 10).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP)
for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do
not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought
fireplace for proper type fireplace.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for (natural or pro-
pane/LP) gas. Field conversion
is not permitted.
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your pri-
mary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install fire-
place. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objects are less than 36 inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
WARNING: Never install in a
bedroom or bathroom. Any heat-
ing product with a Btu/Hr rating
over 10,000 cannot be used in a
bedroom.