www.desatech.com116226-01K 3Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signsof carbon monoxide poisoning resemble theflu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. Ifyou have these signs, the fireplace may notbe working properly. Get fresh air at once!Have fireplace 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 gas are odorless. An odor-makingagent is added to the gas. The odor helps youdetect a gas leak. However, the odor added tothe gas can fade. Gas may be present eventhough 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 it’s controls canbe dangerous. Do not modifythis fireplace under any circum-stances. Any parts removed forservicing must be replaced priorto operating fireplace.WARNING: Do not use ablower insert, heat exchangerinsert or other accessory notapproved for use with this fire-place.WARNING: This applianceis only for use with the type ofgas indicated on the rating plate.This appliance is not convertiblefor use with other gases unlessa certified kit is used.SAFETyContinuedWARNING: Do not allow fansto blow directly into the fireplace.Avoid any drafts that alter burnerflame patterns.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 appliance.Do not use this fireplace to cookfood or burn paper or other flam-mable material.This fireplace reaches high tem-peratures. Keep children andadults away from hot surface toavoid burns or clothing ignition.Fireplace will remain hot for atime after shutdown. Allow sur-face to cool before touching.Carefully supervise young chil-dren when they are in the roomwith fireplace.Keep the area around yourfireplace clear of combustiblematerials, gasoline and otherflammable vapor or liquids. Donot run fireplace where theseare used or stored.1. 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.