Desa BVDR18 - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING: Any change to
this log set or its controls can
be dangerous.
1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for
use with the type of gas indicated on the
rating plate. This appliance is convert-
ible for use with propane/LP, using the
GA9050A-1 or GA9150A pilot kit.
2. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department
3. Never install the log set
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other
flammable objects are less than 42" from
the front, top or sides of the log set
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
4. Before installing in a solid fuel burning
fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox
must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes
and loose paint by a qualified chimney
cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly
heated. Inspect chimney flue and firebox
for damage. If damaged, repair flue before
operating heater.
5. You must operate this log set with a fire-
place screen in place. Make sure fireplace
screen is closed before running log set.
6. This log set is designed to be smokeless.
If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off appli-
ance and call a qualified service person.
Note: During initial operation, slight smok-
ing could occur due to log curing and
the burning of manufacturing residues.
You may wish to add more ventilation by
opening a window.
7. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 11.
SAFETy
Continued
8. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the
fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create
drafts that alter burner flame patterns.
Altered burner patterns can increase
sooting.
9. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchang-
er insert or other accessory not approved
for use with this log set.
10. This installation and provisions for com-
bustion and ventilation air must conform
to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z233.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation.
11. Do not run log set
• where flammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
12. Do not burn solid fuel in the fireplace after
installing the log set. Do not use this log
set to cook food or burn paper or other
objects.
13. Log set becomes very hot when in use.
Keep children and adults away from hot
surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Log set will remain hot for a time after
shutdown. Allow surface to cool before
touching.
14. Carefully supervise young children when
they are in the room with log set.
15. Do not use appliance if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to in-
spect the room appliance and to replace
any part of the control system (if using
GA9050A-1 or GA9150A) and any gas
control which has been under water.
16. To help prevent breakage, new logs must
be broken-in (see Curing Logs, page 13).
17. Turn log set off and let cool before servic-
ing, installing or repairing. Only a qualified
service person should install, service or
repair log set.
18. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
19 Control knob may be hot when turning
unit off. A 6" extension rod is available to
make he knob more easily accessible and
reduce temperature of control knob (see
Accessories on page 19).