www.desatech.com113084-01J 3Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signsof carbon monoxide poisoning resemble theflu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. Ifyou have these signs, the heater may notbe working properly. Get fresh air at once!Have heater serviced. Some people aremore affected by carbon monoxide than oth-ers. These include pregnant women, peoplewith heart or lung disease or anemia, thoseunder the influence of alcohol and those athigh altitudes.Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural andpropane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to the gas. The odorhelps you detect a gas leak. However, theodor added to the gas can fade. Gas may bepresent even 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 heater.WARNING: Any change tothis heater or its controls canbe dangerous.WARNING: Do not use ablower insert, heat exchangerinsert or other accessory not ap-proved for use with this heater.WARNING: Do not allow fansto blow directly into the heater.Avoid any drafts that alter burnerflame patterns. Ceiling fans cancreate drafts that alter burnerflame patterns. Altered burnerpatterns can cause sooting.Due to high temperatures, theappliance should be located outof traffic and away from furnitureand draperies.Do not place clothing or otherflammable material on or nearthe appliance. Never place anyobjects on the heater.SAFETYContinuedStove becomes very hot whenrunning heater. Keep childrenand adults away from hot surfaceto avoid burns or clothing igni-tion. Heater will remain hot for atime after shutdown. Allow sur-face to cool before touching.Carefully supervise youngchildren when they are in theroom with stove. When usingthe optional hand-held remoteaccessory, keep selector switchin the OFF position to preventchildren from turning on burnerswith remote.Keep the appliance area clearand free from combustible ma-terials, gasoline and other flam-mable vapors and liquids.1. This appliance is only for use with the typeof gas indicated on the rating plate. Thisappliance is not convertible for use withother gases.2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)inside any structure. Locate propane/LPsupply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP unitsonly).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 your gas supplier,call the fire department4. This heater shall not be installed in abedroom or bathroom.5. Do not use this stove as a wood burningfireplace. Use only model SVYD18PRA/NRA series vent-free gas log heater forVCIS(*), PVCIS(*) and VH(*)A series castiron stove models.