Desa (V)VC42N SERIES - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and
completely before trying to assemble, operate or
service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace
can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire,
explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide
poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead
to death!
This fireplace must be installed by a qualified (certified or licensed)
service person. It has a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses a
coaxial pipe (pipe within a pipe and having the same center) venting
system. It brings in fresh air for combustion through the outer pipe and
combustion gases are exhausted through the inner pipe. If the glass
door assembly and venting pipe are not properly seated, connected
and sealed, carbon monoxide leakage (spillage) can occur.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea.
If you have these signs, the fireplace may not have been installed
properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace inspected and ser-
viced by a qualified service person. 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 influ-
ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its
controls can be dangerous.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on
the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases unless a certified kit is used.
2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/LP supply
tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s)
outdoors. To prevent performance problems, do not use pro-
pane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
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 supplier's instructions
• if you cannot reach you gas supplier, call the fire department.
4. Never install the fireplace
• in a recreational vehicle
• in windy or drafty areas where curtains or other combustible
(flammable) objects can make contact with the fireplace
front
• in high traffic areas
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and propane/LP gases are
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 fireplace.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..............................................................2
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ......................................................3
LOCAL CODES ............................................................................3
PRODUCT FEATURES ................................................................4
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION ..........................................4
LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP ............................................6
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................7
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION .....................................................16
OPERATING FIREPLACE ..........................................................23
INSPECTING BURNERS ...........................................................26 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................27
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................28
REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................31
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................31
SERVICE HINTS ........................................................................31
TECHNICAL SERVICE ..............................................................31
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ........32
ACCESSORIES .........................................................................36
OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM ...........................................37
WARRANTY INFORMATION ....................................... Back Page