Desa VGC18NR/PR installation manual Safety Information

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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WARNING:Thisproductcon- 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, op- erate or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explo- sion,electricalshockandcarbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide

poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head- aches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace 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 gases are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to these gases. 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.

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 toblowdirectly intothe 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.

Heater base assembly becomes very hot when running heater. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown.Allow surface to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young chil- dren when they are in the room withheater.Whenusingthehand- held remote accessory, keep se- lector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote.

You must operate this heater 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 Remote-Ready Models VGC18NR/PR VGC24NR/PR and VGC30NR/PR Patent PendingAlso Design-Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances Safety Information Table of ContentsSafety Information Safety Information Unpacking Product FeaturesProduct Identification Local CodesAir For Combustion Ventilation Providing Adequate VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location Ventilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Outdoors InstallationMinimum Firebox Size Installation and ClearancesCheck GAS Type For Vent-Free OperationMaterial Requirements for Distance a Safe Installation Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a HoodMantel Clearances Log Set Floor ClearancesChimney Minimum Permanent Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstalling Heater Base Assembly Area of Various Standard Round Flues DiameterInstallation Items Needed Connecting to GAS SupplyNatural Dealer. See Accessories,Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPa Checking GAS ConnectionsInstalling optional remote accessories Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsInstalling Remote Receiver Installing LOGS, Embers and Lava Rock Installing SwitchInstalling Log #1 For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating HeaterLighting Instructions Control Knob, Ignitor Button AUTO/OFF/ON Switch Remote Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Optional Hand-HeldThermostat Series Model HRC200 Front Burner Flame Pattern Wiring DiagramInspecting Burners Pilot Flame PatternMain burner Cleaning MaintenanceBurner Injector Holder Pilot Air Inlet Hole LogsObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingMaintenance, Slight smoke or odor during See Checking Gas Connec Gas leak. See WarningReplacement Parts SpecificationsService Hints Technical ServiceIllustrated Parts Breakdown Remote-Ready Variable Control ModelsVGC18NR, VGC18PR, VGC24NR, VGC24PR, VGC30NR, VGC30PR Parts List Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List Accessories Fire Crackle CF6-A Cleaning KIT GCKLava Rock GA6060 Information video119162-01A Warranty Information Keep this WarrantyLimited Warranty VENT-FREE GAS LOG Heaters