Desa MPF24VNA installation manual Local Codes, High traffic areas Windy or drafty areas

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high tem- perature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

1.This appliance, as supplied, is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

2.Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in- side the structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).

3.If you smell gas

•shut off gas supply

•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 neighborʼs phone. Follow the gas supplierʼs instructions

•if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department

4.Never install the log set

•in a recreational vehicle

•where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front, top or sides of the log set.

•in high traffic areas

•in windy or drafty areas

5.Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. Inspect chimney flue for damage. If dam- aged, repair flue before operating appliance.

6.You must operate this log set with fireplace screen in place and fully closed. Unless provided by other means, screens shall have openings for introduction of combustion air.

7.You must operate this log set with fireplace screen in place and fully closed. Unless provided by other means, screens shall have openings for introduction of combustion air.

8.To reduce the creation of soot, follow the instruc- tions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 12.

9.Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this log set.

10.The installation and provisions for combustion and ventilation air must conform with the Na- tional Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for combustion and Ventilation.

11.Do not run heater

•where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored

•under dusty conditions

12.Do not burn solid fuel in the fireplace after installing the log set. Do not use this log set to cook food or burn paper or other objects.

13.Log set becomes very hot when in use. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Log set will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.

14.Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with the log set.

15.Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

16.Turn log set off and let cool before servicing, installing or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service or repair log set.

17.Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

LOCAL CODES

Install and use log set with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the lat- est edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Battery march park Quincy, MA 02269

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