Desa (V)KC42N Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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www.desatech.com 116239-01B2SAFETY INFORMATIONWARNING: This product contains and/or generateschemicals known to the State of California to causecancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully andcompletely before trying to assemble, operate orservice this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplacecan cause serious injury or death from burns, fire,explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxidepoisoning.DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may leadto death!This fireplace must be installed by a qualified (certified or licensed)service person. It has a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses acoaxial pipe (pipe within a pipe and having the same center) ventingsystem. It brings in fresh air for combustion through the outer pipe andcombustion gases are exhausted through the inner pipe. If the glassdoor assembly and venting pipe are not properly seated, connectedand sealed, carbon monoxide leakage (spillage) can occur.Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxidepoisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea.If you have these signs, the fireplace may not have been installedproperly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace inspected and ser-viced by a qualified service person. Some people are more affectedby carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women,people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influ-ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or itscontrols can be dangerous.1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated onthe rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use withother gases unless a certified kit is used.2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/LP supplytank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s)outdoors. To prevent performance problems, do not use pro-pane/LP fuel tank of 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 not use any phone inyour building• immediately call your gas supplier from a neighborʼs phone.Follow the gas supplier's instructions• if you cannot reach you gas supplier, call the fire department.4. Never install the fireplace• in a recreational vehicle• in windy or drafty areas where curtains or other combustible(flammable) objects can make contact with the fireplacefront• in high traffic areasTABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATIONNatural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and propane/LP gases areodorless. An odor-making agent is added to the gas. The odor helpsyou detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade.Gas may be present even though no odor exists.Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep thismanual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operationof this fireplace.TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..............................................................2PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ......................................................3LOCAL CODES ............................................................................3PRODUCT FEATURES ................................................................4PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION..........................................4LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP............................................6VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................7FIREPLACE INSTALLATION .....................................................16OPERATING FIREPLACE..........................................................23INSPECTING BURNERS ...........................................................26CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................27TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................28REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................31SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................31SERVICE HINTS ........................................................................31TECHNICAL SERVICE ..............................................................31ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ........ 32ACCESSORIES .........................................................................36OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM ...........................................37WARRANTY INFORMATION ....................................... Back Page