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INTRODUCTION
Before You Begin
SELECTING LOCATION
INTRODUCTION
WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Models VDVF36PN/PP series are
NOTICE: Check local building codes for area require- ments before installing this appliance.
•Models VDVF36PN and VDVF36STN use NATURAL GAS ONLY.
•Models VDVF36PP and VDVF36STP use PROPANE/LP GAS ONLY.
If you have any doubts as to which gas your particular appliance is approved and tested for, please check the CSA rating plate located at the interior of the appliance opening or consult your local distributor (see Figure 1, page 2 and Figure 2, page 3).
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before beginning the installation of your appliance, read these instructions through completely.
This DESA appliance and its approved components are safe when installed according to this installation manual and operated as recom- mended by DESA. Unless you use DESA approved components tested for this appliance, YOU MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD!
The DESA warranty will be voided by, and DESA disclaims any responsibility for the following actions:
A)Modification of the appliance or any of the components manu- factured by DESA unless otherwise permitted in writing by DESA.
B)The use of any components part not approved by DESA in combination with this DESA appliance.
C)Installation and/or operation in a manner other than instructed in this manual.
D)The burning of anything other than the type of gas approved for use in this gas appliance.
This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or the Canadian Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.
This appliance complies with ANSI
NOTICE: This appliance is intended to be used only for supplemental heat.
WARNING: Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use, and at least annually there- after by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding, pet hair, etc. It is imperative that the control compartments, burners, and circulating air systems be kept clean.
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efficient location for your appli- ance, consider the following guidelines:
1.The location must allow for proper clearances (see Clearances, page 5).
2.Consider a location where heat output would not be affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows, or doors.
3.A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters makes installation easier.
In selecting a location, the following precautions must be observed:
1.A projection may be ideal for a new addition on an existing finished wall. See Horizontal Termination Configuration, page 12, or Verti- cal Termination Configuration, pages 14 and 15.
2.Do not locate appliance close to where gasoline or other flam- mable liquids may be stored. The appliance must be kept clear and free from combustible materials.
3.Do not connect this appliance to a chimney system used for solid fuel burning fireplace.
4.Due to high temperatures, do not locate this appliance in high traffic areas or near furniture and draperies.
5.This fireplace may be installed in bedrooms or bathrooms in accordance with local codes.
6.Never obstruct the openings of the appliance or flow of venti- lation air. Keep the control compartments accessible.
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