Operation and maintenance Guidelines
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Cleaning Glass
Clean glass with any commercial glass cleaner or soap and water. Do not use any abrasive material to clean glass. Do not clean glass with any cool water if glass is still hot from the fire. To remove doors, refer to instructions included with glass door kit.
WARNING: Risk of fire! Replace grate with DESA model 11168 grate only.Thisgratehasbeendesignedto keep the operation of your fireplace safe and efficient.
damper Mechanism
The damper control lever is located inside the fire chamber (see Figure 32). Make sure lever is cool before handling. Pull down to close and push up to open. Damper must be open when lighting a fire. Not doing so will cause smoke spillage into the room. When firebox is not in use, close damper to prevent down drafts to enter room.
GRATE
Never obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air. Keep front of firebox clear of all obstacles and materials.
Chimney
Have your chimney system cleaned and inspected regularly to ensure safe and efficient operation.
WARNING: Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures andtostayawayfromthese toavoidburnsorclothingignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as firebox.
OUTSIDE AIR HANDLE
PULL TO CLOSE DAMPER CONTROL LEVER PUSH TO OPEN
PULL DOWN TO CLOSE PUSH UP TO OPEN
Figure 32 - Damper Operation
Outside Air Mechanism
The outside air handle is located at the right hand side of firebox rear refractory (see Figure 32). Pull to close, push to open. Always open mechanism when starting a fire. This provides adequate outside combustion air. Close mechanism when not in use to prevent cold air from entering room. Periodically check your outside air intake vent hood for any possible obstructions such as snow, bushes, etc.
Grate
The grate is designed to provide you with the maximum solid fuel capacity. Do not overload grate or obstruct required air space beneath it. Doing so may cause smoke spillage and a fire hazard.
Technical Service
You may have further questions about installa- tion, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA Heating, LLC at
You can also visit DESA Heating, LLC’s web site at www.desatech.com.
Replacement and Accessory Parts
Purchase replacement parts or accessories from your local de aler. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating, LLC at
IMPORTANT: Use of any other glass door assembly not tested with this fireplace may cause a fire hazard and will void the DESA Heating, LLC warranty.
Note: Not all accessories are available for all models.
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