FOR YOUR SAFETY
•Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
•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 materials on or near the appliance.
•NEVER leave children unattended when a fire is burning in the fireplace.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch.
•Do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury, property damage, or loss of life. Refer to this manual for assistance or additional information. Consult a qualified installer or local distributor.
CHECK LOCAL CODES BEFORE
INSTALLING THIS FIREPLACE.
INTRODUCTION
Models DVF32TMHST (with fan) and
BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION OF THE FIREPLACE, READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THROUGH, COMPLETELY.
♦This DESA/Coleman fireplace and its components are safe when installed according to this installation manual. Unless you use DESA/Coleman components, which has been designed and tested for the fireplace system, you may cause a fire hazard.
♦The DESA/Coleman warranty will be voided by and DESA/Coleman disclaims any responsibility for the following actions:
a)Modification of the fireplace, components, doors, blower, fans, air inlet system and damper control.
b)Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by DESA/Coleman in combination with a DESA/Coleman fireplace system.
PROPER INSTALLATION is the most important step in ensuring safe and continuous operation of the fireplace. Consult the local building codes as to the particular requirements concerned with the installation of all factory built fireplaces. This fireplace, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 and CSA C22.2 Canadian electrical code for Canada.
The installation must conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the national Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1
–current installation code
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efficient location for the fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines:
The location must allow for proper clearances (see figure 1).
Consider a location were the fireplace would not be affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors.
A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier.
In selecting a location, the following precautions must be observed:
Do not connect this appliance to a chimney system used for solid fuel burning fireplace.
Due to high temperatures, do not locate this appliance in high traffic areas or near furniture and draperies. Never obstruct the front opening of the appliance or the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Keep control compartments accessible.
Do not locate close to where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored. The appliance area must be kept clear and free from these combustible materials.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately contact a local service technician to examine the fireplace and to replace any part of the control ignition system and other related components that has been submerged under water.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
• | Back, side and top spacers | 0” |
• | Floor | 0” |
• | Perpendicular wall | 2” |
• | Ceiling to opening | 36” |
• | Sidewall (at nailing flange) | 0” |
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