Desa VSGF36NRA, VSGF36NTA, VSGF36PRA, VSGF36PTA installation manual Safety Information

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: This product con- tainsand/orgenerateschemicals 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 heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. 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 influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.

Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and pro- pane/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 heater.

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not ap- proved for use with this heater.

WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.

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 on the heater.

Fireplace front and screen be- come very hot when running fire- place. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fire- place 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 fireplace. When using the optional hand-held remote ac- cessory, keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote.

You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen and hood in place. Make sure fire- place screen and hood are in place before running heater.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma- terials, gasoline and other flam- mable vapors and liquids.

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Table of Contents Safety Information Local Codes Product Features Product IdentificationUnpacking Product Specifications Locating FireboxPlanning Confined and Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater LocationVentilation Air From Outdoors InstallationVentilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingMinimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure Installation ClearancesMantel Clearances for Built-In Installation BUILT-IN Firebox InstallationRough Opening Dimensions for Built-in Installation Installing GAS Piping to Fireplace Location Installing Firebox Using Optional Accessory MantelsInstallation Items Needed Natural GasPropane/LP Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPa Checking GAS ConnectionsTest Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 Psig KPaGroove Installing Fireplace Hood and Screen HARD-WIRING FireboxThermostat Models For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating FireplaceLighting Instructions Thermostat Control Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureRemote Control Models For Your Safety Read Before Lighting To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceSet flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO Blower Operation Optional HAND-HELD Remote OperationShutting Off Heater Thermostat Series Model HRC200 ON/OFF Series Model HRC100Main Burner Key Pad Lock FeatureInspecting Burners Pilot Flame PatternBurner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Cleaning MaintenanceService Hints Wiring Diagram Replacement PartsSpecifications Technical ServiceObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingDiagram, See Cleaning and Mainte Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance Accessories Models VSGF36PTA, VSGF36NTA Illustrated Parts BreakdownParts List Models VSGF36PRA, VSGF36NRA KEY Part Number VSGF36PRA VSGF36NRA Description QTY Models VSGF36PTA, VSGF36NTA, VSGF36PRA and VSGF36NRA KEY Part Number Description QTY 116746-01A 116746-01A Warranty Information Keep this WarrantyLimited Warranty VENT-FREE GAS Fireplace System