Desa VTD-24N-JHB - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETy INFORMATION
WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Keep flue open
when operating unit.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate
or service this log set. Improper use
of this log set can cause serious
injury or death from burns, fire,
explosion, electrical shock and
carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-
aches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs,
the log set may not be working properly. get fresh
air at once! Have log set serviced. Some people
are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
These include pregnant women, people with heart
or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence
of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural Gas:
Natural gas is odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to the gas. The odor helps
you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to
the gas can fade. Gas may be present even though
no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings.
Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to
safe and proper operation of this log set.
WARNING: Any change to
this log set or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blow-
er insert, heat exchanger insert or
other accessory not approved for
use with this appliance.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for natural gas. Field
conversion is not permitted.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the fireplace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Log set becomes very hot when
running. 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.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with log set.
You must operate this log set with
a fireplace screen in place. Make
sure fireplace screen is closed
before running log set.
Keep the log set area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable
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.