Design Dynamics VTD-18N-PDG Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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www.desatech.com 111826-02J4SAFEty INFORMAtIONContinuedYou must operate this heaterwith a fireplace doors or screenin place and fully closed. Un-less provided by other means,screens shall have openings forintroduction of combustion air.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 type ofgas indicated on the rating plate. This applianceis not convertible for use with other gases.2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in-side any structure. Locate propane/LP supplytank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).3. If you smell gas• shut off gas supply• do not try to light any appliance• do not touch any electrical switch; do not useany phone in your building• immediately call your gas supplier from aneighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’sinstructions• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, callthe fire department4. Never install log set• in a recreational vehicle• where curtains, furniture, clothing or otherflammable objects are less than 42" fromthe front, tip or sides of the log set• in high traffic areas• in windy or drafty areas5. Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace,the chimney flue and firebox must be cleanedof soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by aqualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite ifhighly heated. Inspect chimney flue for damage.If damaged, repair flue before operating heater.6. Do not burn solid-fuel in the fireplace afterinstalling the log set. Do not use this log setto cook food or burn paper or other objects.7. This log set is designed to be smokeless. If logsever appear to smoke, turn off appliance and calla qualified service person. Note: During initialoperation, slight smoking could occur due to logcuring and burning of manufacturing residues.You may wish to add more ventilation by openinga window.8. To reduce the creation of soot, follow theinstructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,page 14.9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpetcleaner or similar products, turn heater off. Ifheated, the vapors from these products maycreate a white powder residue within burnerbox or on adjacent walls or furniture.10. Do not run heater• where flammable liquids or vapors are usedor stored• under dusty conditions11. Do not use heater if any part has been exposedto or under water. Immediately call a qualifiedservice technician to inspect the room heaterand to replace any part of the control system andany gas control which has been under water.12. Do not operate heater if any log is broken. Donot operate heater if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).13. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing orrepairing. Make sure the selector switch is inthe OFF position. Only a qualified service per-son should install, service or repair heater.14. To prevent performance problems, do notuse propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb.capacity (propane/LP units only).15. The installation and provisions for combus-tion and ventilation air must conform withthe National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustionand Ventilation.16. Provide adequate clearances around airopenings.LOCAL COdESInstall and use heater with care. Follow all localcodes. In the absence of local codes, use the lat-est edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54*.*Available from:American National Standards Institute, Inc.1430 BroadwayNew York, NY 10018National Fire Protection Association, Inc.Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02269Note: Where listed vented decorative logs arerequired, thermostat operation