OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

GLASS DOORS

Only the cabinet type doors can be opened, the front glass panel assembly is stationary and must be installed with doors.

When firebox is in operation, both sets of cabinet doors on each side of firebox, must be in the FULLY OPEN or FULLY CLOSED position only or a fire hazard may be created (see Figure 32).

CABINET DOORS MUST EITHER BE FULLY OPEN (AS SHOWN) OR FULLY CLOSED WHEN FIREPLACE IS IN OPERATION

SIDE PANEL IS

STATIONARY

CABINET GLASS

DOOR (TYP. OF 4)

Figure 32

DAMPER MECHANISM

The damper control lever is located inside the fire chamber (see Figure 33). Make sure lever is cool before handling. Pull down to CLOSE, push up to OPEN. The damper must be open when lighting a fire; not doing so will cause smoke spillage into the room.

When the firebox is not in use, close the damper to prevent downdrafts from entering room.

The damper mechanism should be per the following figure.

OUTSIDE AIR MECHANISM

The outside air handle is located at the right hand side of the firebox rear refractor (Figure 33). Pull to close, push to open, Always open the mechanism when starting a fire, this provides adequate outside combustion air. Close the mechanism when not in use to prevent cold air from entering the room.

Periodically check your outside air intake vent hood for any possible obstructions (snow, bushes, etc.).

 

 

OUTSIDE AIR

GRATE

 

HANDLE

 

DAMPER CONTROL LEVER

PULL TO CLOSE

 

PUSH TO OPEN

 

PULL DOWN TO CLOSE

 

 

Figure 33

PUSH UP TO OPEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRATE

The grate is designed to provide you with the maximum solid fuel capacity, do not attempt to defeat its purpose, doing so may cause smoke spillage and may cause a fire hazard.

Do not overload the grate or obstruct the required air space beneath it. Always keep ashes from building up under the grate.

WARNING: RISK OF FIRE! REPLACE GRATE WITH VANGUARD MODEL 36PNGR GRATE ONLY.

Never obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Keep the front of the firebox clear of all obstacles and materials.

WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES AND TO STAY AWAY FROM THESE TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.

YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SU- PERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE FIREBOX.

FOR FURTHER OPERATING GUIDELINES, INSTRUC- TIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE RE- FER TO YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL OR CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER.

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Desa VPN36 3-SIDED Operating Guidelines and Maintenance Instructions, Grate, Glass Doors, Damper Mechanism