Desa VCM-50U - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING: Any change to
this firebox or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the firebox.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
WARNING: Do not use a blow-
er insert, heat exchanger insert
or other accessory not approved
for use with this firebox.
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 in the firebox or on
logs.
Firebox front and screen be-
comes very hot when running
firebox. Keep children and adults
away from hot surfaces to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fire-
box will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with firebox.
Keep the fireplace area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
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You must operate this fireplace
with the provided fireplace
screen and hood in place. Make
sure these parts are in place
and screens are closed before
running installed gas log heater.
Replace hood with DESA heat-
ing, LLC model 109511-01 50",
109511-02 42", or 109511-03
36" only. This hood has been
designed to keep the opera-
tion of your fireplace safe and
efficient.
1. Do not use this firebox as a wood burning
fireplace. Use only decorative unvented
room heaters (log sets).
2. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as
pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using
these added items can cause sooting.
3. Use only the provided hood. See Parts,
page 30.
4. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in these
fireboxes require fresh air ventilation to
run properly. See Air for Combustion and
Ventilation, page 8.
5. Do not run vent-free heaters installed in
these fireboxes
• where flammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
6. Do not use this firebox to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
7. Turn unit off and let cool before servicing.
Only a qualified service person should
service and repair firebox.
8. Operating vent-free heaters installed in
these fireboxes above elevations of 4,500
feet could cause pilot outage.
9. Do not use the firebox if it has been
under water.
10. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products, turn heater
off. If heated, the vapors from these prod-
ucts may create a white powder residue
within burner box or on adjacent walls
and furniture.
11. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.