Desa VTDMV24PA - Manual (Page 4)

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Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.
Children and adults should be
alerted to the hazard of high tem-
perature and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for use
with the type of gas indicated on the rating
plate. This appliance is not convertible for
use with other gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in-
side the structure. Locate propane/LP supply
tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).
3. 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
neighborʼs phone. Follow the gas supplierʼs
instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department
4. Never install the log set
• 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 log set.
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. 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 for damage. If dam-
aged, repair flue before operating appliance.
6. You must operate this log set with fireplace
screen in place and fully closed. Unless provided
by other means, screens shall have openings for
introduction of combustion air.
7. You must operate this log set with fireplace screen
in place and fully closed. Unless provided by
other means, screens shall have openings for
introduction of combustion air.
8. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the instruc-
tions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 12.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
9. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not approved for use
with this log set.
10. The installation and provisions for combustion
and ventilation air must conform with the Na-
tional Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54,
Section 5.3, Air for combustion and Ventilation.
11. Do not run heater
• 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 the log set.
15. Do not use heater if any part has been exposed
to or under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the room heater
and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
16. Turn log set off and let cool before servicing,
installing or repairing. Only a qualified service
person should install, service or repair log set.
17. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use log set with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the lat-
est edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54*
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Battery march park
Quincy, MA 02269