Desa BVC-36Y Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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www.desatech.com122280-01D 3SaFEtYWARNING: This product con-tains and/or generates chemicalsknown to the State of Californiato cause cancer or birth defectsor other reproductive harm.IMPORTANT: Read this owner’smanual carefully and completelybefore trying to assemble, op-erate or service this fireplace.Improper use of this fireplacecan cause serious injury or deathfrom burns, fire, explosions,electrical shock and carbonmonoxide poisoning.DANGER: Carbon monoxidepoisoning may lead to death!This fireplace is a vented product. This fireplacewill not produce any gas leakage into your homeif properly installed. This fireplace must beproperly installed by a qualified service person.If this unit is not properly installed by a qualifiedservice person, gas leakage can occur.Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs ofcarbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu,with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If youhave these signs, the fireplace may not havebeen installed properly. Get fresh air at once!Have fireplace inspected and serviced by aqualified service person. Some people are moreaffected by carbon monoxide than others. Theseinclude pregnant women, people with heart orlung disease or anemia, those under the influ-ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.Propane/LP gas and natural gas are bothodorless. An odor-making agent is addedto each of these gases. The odor helps youdetect a gas leak. However, the odor addedto these gases can fade. Gas may be presenteven though no odor exists.Make certain you read and understand allwarnings. Keep this manual for reference. Itis your guide to safe and proper operation ofthis fireplace.WARNING: Any change tothis fireplace or its controls canbe dangerous.1. This appliance is only for use with the typeof gas indicated on the rating plate. Thisappliance is not convertible for use withother gases unless a certified kit is used.2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not placepropane/LP supply tank(s) inside anystructure. Locate propane/LP supplytank(s) outdoors. To prevent performanceproblems, do not use propane/LP fuel tankof less than 100 lbs. capacity.3. If you smell gas• shut off gas supply• do not try to light any appliance• do not touch any electrical switch; do notuse any phone in your building• immediately call your gas supplier froma neighbor’s phone. Follow the gassupplier's instructions• if you cannot reach you gas supplier, callthe fire department.4. Never install the fireplace• in a recreational vehicle• in high traffic areas• in windy or drafty areas5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures.Keep children and adults away from hotsurfaces to avoid burns or clothing igni-tion. Fireplace will remain hot for a timeafter shutdown. Allow surfaces to coolbefore touching.6. Carefully supervise young children whenthey are in the room with fireplace.7. A hearth extension is not required with thisappliance. If one is installed, it is for aes-thetic purposes only and does not haveto meet the standard requirements.8. Turn fireplace off and let cool before ser-vicing or repairing. Only a qualified serviceperson should install, service or repairthis fireplace. Have fireplace inspectedannually by a qualified service person.9. You must keep control compartments,burners and circulating air passages clean.More frequent cleaning may be needed dueto excessive lint and dust from carpeting,bedding material, etc. Turn off the gas valveand pilot light before cleaning fireplace.10. Have venting system inspected annually bya qualified service person. If needed, haveventing system cleaned or repaired.