WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, 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.

Table of Contents

Safety...................................................................

2

Optional Gas Line Installation............................

12

Product Dimensions.............................................

3

Operation and Maintenance Guidelines.............

13

Firebox Installation...............................................

4

Technical Service...............................................

14

Venting Installation...............................................

6

Replacement and Accessory Parts....................

14

Safety

IMPORTANT: Check local codes before installing this firebox.

This is a wood burning firebox intended and approved for installation in either residential homes or buildings of standard construction. This firebox system requires the utilization of a DESA Heating, LLC 8" double wall, snap-lock flue pipe system.

Glass doors are optional with this firebox and come in different styles. For more information see Glass Doors, page 13).

The model’s serial number and any other specific rating information may be found on the rating plate located inside the firebox opening.

Before beginning the installation of the firebox, read these instructions through completely.

•This DESA Heating, LLC firebox and its approved components are safe when installed according to this installation manual and operated as recommended by DESA Heating, LLC. Use only DESA Heating, LLC approved components, which have been designed and tested for the fireplace system. Failure to do this may cause a fire hazard.

•The DESA Heating, LLC warranty will be voided by and DESA Heating, LLC dis- claims any responsibility for the following actions.

a.Modification of the firebox or any of the components manufactured by DESA Heating, LLC unless otherwise permitted by DESA Heating, LLC.

b.Use of a firebox insert or any other component part not approved by DESA Heating, LLC in combination with a DESA Heating, LLC firebox.

c.Installation and/or operation in a manner other than instructed in this manual.

d.The burning of any other fuel not tested or approved by DESA Heating, LLC in this wood burning firebox.

Proper installation is the most important step in ensuring safe and continuous operation of the fireplace. Although grounding may not be required by code in your area, it must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA

70-1990.

This firebox is intended for installation in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplaces, NFPA 211, and in accordance with codes such as the BOCA Basic/National Code, the Standard Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Building Code.

WARNING: Do not install a firebox insert in this firebox unless the manufacturer's instructions with the insert specifically statethisfireboxhasbeentested for use with the insert.

This firebox is not intended to be usedasasubstituteforafurnace to heat an entire home. Use for supplemental heat only.

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