Desa VDCFRNB, VDCFTPB, VDCFRPB installation manual Hood Assembly, Air for Combustion Ventilation

Hood Assembly

WARNING: Always have screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents exces- sive temperatures on fireplace surfaces.

WARNING: Failure to position thepartsinaccordancewiththese diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in prop- erty damage or personal injury.

Tools Required:
•	Phillips screwdriver	•	slotted screwdriver
•	5/16" hex wrench	•	scissors

1.Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove (see Figure 2). Set screen aside until installa- tion has been completed.

2.Cut two plastic straps to remove the log from the firebox cavity. Set log aside.

3.An optional blower is available. See Acces- sories, page 40. Install optional blower now.

Follow installation instructions provided with blower and see page 14 or 15, depending on your installation.

4.Locate four black phillips sheet metal screws in hardware packet.

5.Slide hood between louver and firebox top and align screw holes.

6.Insert screws as shown in Figure 3. Tighten screws firmly.

Shoulder Screw

Screen

Figure 2 - Removing and Installing

Screen

Sheet Metal	Louver
	Firebox
Screws
	Top

Hood

Figure 3 - Assembling Hood

Air for Combustion

and Ventilation

WARNING: This fireplace shall not be installed in a con- fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate com- bustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to in- sure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.

Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. During heating months, home owners want their homes as airtight as possible.

While it is good to make your home energy effi- cient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation.

Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This will insure proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.

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