Desa VANGUARD FVDA18M Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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901268-01D2For more information, visit www.desatech.comFor more information, visit www.desatech.comSAFETY INFORMATIONCarbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxidepoisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. Ifyou have these signs, the log set may not be working properly. Getfresh air at once! Have log set serviced. Some people are moreaffected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnantwomen, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under theinfluence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.Natural Gas: Natural gas is odorless. An odor-making agent isadded to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, theodor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be present even though noodor exists.Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep thismanual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operationof this log set.WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGSIMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully andcompletely before trying to assemble, operate, or ser-vice this log set. Improper use of this log set can causeserious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion,electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may leadto death!WARNING: Any change to this log set or itscontrols can be dangerous.WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit.TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for use with the type of gasindicated on the rating plate. This appliance is convertible foruse with propane/LP.2. 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 neighbor’s phone.Follow the gas supplier’s instructions• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department3. Never install the log set• in a recreational vehicle• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable ob-jects are less than 42 inches from the front, top, or sides ofthe log set• in high traffic areas• in windy or drafty areas4. Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimneyflue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes andloose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ig-nite if highly heated. Inspect chimney flue for damage. If dam-aged, operate heater with flue damper closed.5. You must operate this log set with fireplace doors or screens inplace and fully closed. Unless provided by other means, fire-place doors or screens shall have openings for introduction ofcombustion air.6. This log set is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear tosmoke, turn off appliance and call a qualified service person.Note: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur dueto log curing and the burning of manufacturing residues. Youmay wish to add more ventilation by opening a window.7. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Clean-ing and Maintenance, page 10.8. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoidany drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans cancreate drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered burnerpatterns can increase sooting.TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2LOCAL CODES ........................................................................... 3PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3UNPACKING ............................................................................... 3PRODUCT FEATURE ................................................................. 3INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 4OPERATING APPLIANCE .......................................................... 9INSPECTING BURNERS .......................................................... 10CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 10TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 11ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ....... 14REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................... 26ACCESSORIES ........................................................................ 26OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM .......................................... 27WARRANTY INFORMATION ...................................... Back CoverWARNING: This product contains chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer orbirth defects, or other reproductive harm.