STEP 4: Repack insulation around gas line and into sleeve opening. Seal any gaps between gas line and refractory knockout hole with refractory cement or commercial furnace cement. Install the gas appliance or
CAUTION: All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed. After ensuring that the gas valve is on, apply a commercial leak detection solution to all connections and joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK TESTING AND DO NOT OPERATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK IS DETECTED. LEAK TESTING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
IF YOU WISH TO INSTALL AN UNVENTED (VENT- FREE) GAS LOG SET, ONLY UNVENTED GAS LOG SETS, WHICH HAVE BEEN FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS, ANSI Z21.11.2, ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN THIS FIREPLACE.
NOTE: A DESA hood must be installed when using an unvented gas log set (see accessories on page 12).
WARNING: Do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed.
If you install a decorative gas appliance (vented gas log), the decorative gas appliance must comply with the Standard for
Decorative Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 or RGA
Gas Code, ANS Z223.1-NFPA 54 latest edition.
WARNING: If the fireplace has been used for wood burning, the firebox and chimney must be cleaned of soot, creosote and ashes by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated.
WARNING: When using a decorative vented gas log, the damper must be removed or permanently locked in the fully open position and the glass doors must be in the fully open position.
OUTSIDE AIR AND DAMPER HANDLE OPERATION The damper handle, which opens and closes the damper blade, is located in the upper front face of the fireplace. Pushing the handle in to the left of the keyway slot will free the damper blade to automatically open. Pushing the handle in to the right will lock the damper blade closed (see figure 25).
Figure 25 DAMPER AND AIR KIT HANDLE |
The outside air kit handle is located at the left hand side of the fireplace (see figure 25). Pulling the handle out will free the outside air door to open. Pushing the handle in will lock the door close.
WARNING: Risk of fire! Replace grate with DESA model 11116 grate only. This grate has been designed to keep the operation of your fireplace safe and efficient.
FOR FURTHER OPERATING GUIDELINES, INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO YOUR HOMEOWNERS GUIDE OR CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
You may have questions about installation, operations, or troubleshooting. If so, contact the Technical Service Department at
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