Desa VTD-24N-JHB - Manual (Page 4)

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1. This appliance, as supplied, is for use with
NATURAL GAS ONLY. This appliance is
NOT convertible for use with other gases.
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 supplier’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 fire-
place, 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 damaged, repair flue before
operating appliance.
5. You must operate this log set with fireplace
screen in place and fully closed.
6. This log set is designed to be smokeless. If
logs ever appear to smoke, turn off appliance
and call a qualified service person. Note:
During initial operation, slight smoking 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 instruc-
tions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 10.
8. 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.
9. Do not run log set
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
• under dusty conditions
10. 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.
SAFETy INFORMATION
Continued
11. To help prevent breakage, new logs must be
broken-in (see Curing Logs, page 10)
12. 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.
13. Turn log set off and let cool before servicing,
installing or repairing. Only a qualified service
person should install, service or repair log set.
14. 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
UNPACkING
CAUTION: Do not remove the
data plates from the grate as-
sembly. The data plates contain
important warranty and safety
information.
1. Remove logs, hearth kit, pan materials and
hardware from carton.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to logs
and base for shipment.
3. Check all items for any shipping damage. If
damaged, promptly inform dealer where you
bought appliance.