Desa B User Manual
Unvented (vent-free) natural gas log heater, Desa international, Owner’s operation and installation manual
DESA INTERNATIONAL
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
Variable Manually-Controlled Models Also Design-Certified As Vented
Decorative Appliances
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohib-
ited by state or local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
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WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• 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 sup-
plier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: Improper installation, ad-
justment, alteration, service, or main-
tenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual for cor-
rect installation and operational proce-
dures. For assistance or additional in-
formation consult a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is for instal-
lation only in a solid-fuel burning ma-
sonry or UL127 factory-built fireplace,
or in an approved ventless firebox. It is
design-certified for these installations
in accordance with ANS Z21.11.2.
Exception: Do not install this appli-
ance in a factory-built fireplace that
includes instructions stating it has not
been tested or should not be used with
unvented gas logs.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in
which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided. Refer to
Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on page 4 of this manual.
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LO
PILOT
OFF
HI
18", 24", and 30"
(“C” Models) Variable
Manually-Controlled,
and (“B” Models)
Thermostatically-
Controlled