Desa BDV34N(A) Product Identification, Local Codes, Product Features, Glossary Terms

OWNER’S MANUAL

PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

Top Louver	Vent Opening
Panel
Nailing	Stand-off
Flange
Glass Door
Assembly

Lower Louver	Log Set
Panel	Pilot Assembly
Piezo Ignitor	Burner
Valve	Grate Assembly
Glowing Embers
	Lava Rock
Blower Adjustment
(Optional Installation)
Figure 1 - Vanguard Direct-Vent Fireplace BDV Series

LOCAL CODES

Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence to local codes, use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54* (USA) or the current CAN/CGA-B149[.1 or .2] Installation Codes (Canada).

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

PRODUCT

FEATURES

OPERATION

This direct-vent fireplace is clean burning and vents easily through outside walls or vertically using outside air for combustion. Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing embers. When used without the blower accessory, the fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat.

PIEZO IGNITOR

This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This sys- tem requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light fireplace.

GLOSSARY OF

TERMS

Chase - A box-like enclosure to protect venting from the elements when the venting run is on the outside of a structure.

Mastic - A pliable sealent for use around the vent terminal.

Snorkel Termination - A box that raises the horizontal termination above ground level clearances.

Vent Terminal - Mounted on an outside wall or roof to separate the inlet and outlet of the vent system and protect it from weather.

Vinyl Siding Standoff - A metal box that separates the vent cap from vinyl siding.

Wall Thimble/Firestop - A metal plate used to secure the vent pipe when it passes through a wall or ceiling.

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