Desa BVDR18 - Manual (Page 13)

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OPERATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: Keep flue open
when operating unit.
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, per-
sonal injury or loss of life.
BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the ap-
pliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next
to the floor because some gas is heavier
than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Figure 20 - Placement of Top Logs
(Mossy Maple Logs Shown)
INSTALLATION
Continued
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read safety information, above.
2. Turn the gas shutoff valve clockwise
to OFF.
3. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
If you then smell gas STOP! Follow the
safety information column 1. If you don't
smell gas, go on to next step.
4. Light a match and lay it on top of pan
material about 2" from end of supply side
of pan
5. Slowly turn gas shutoff valve counter-
clockwise to ON the position until
burner ignites. If burner doesn’t ignite
within 10 seconds with match burning,
turn shutoff valve clockwise
to OFF
and repeat steps 1 through 4 again.
GAS SHUTOFF
VALVE OPERATION
Flame Adjustment
Adjust the flame ON/OFF by turning the gas
shutoff valve counterclockwise
to open
or clockwise to close, as necessary.
Shutting Off Appliance
Turn gas shutoff valve clockwise
to
the OFF position.