Desa BVDR24 User Manual

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OPERATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY 
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
 WARNING: Keep flue open 
when operating unit.
 WARNING: If you do not fol-
low  these  instructions  exactly, 
a  fire  or  explosion  may  result 
causing property damage, per-
sonal injury or loss of life.
BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the ap-
pliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next 
to the floor because some gas is heavier 
than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•  Do not try to light any appliance.
•  Do not touch any electric switch; do not 
use any phone in your 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 department.
Figure 20 - Placement of Top Logs 
(Mossy Maple Logs Shown)
INSTALLATION
Continued
LIGHTING 
INSTRUCTIONS
1.  STOP! Read safety information, above.
2.  Turn  the  gas  shutoff  valve  clockwise 
 to OFF.
3.  Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. 
If you then smell gas STOP! Follow the 
safety information column 1. If you don't 
smell gas, go on to next step.
4.  Light  a  match  and  lay  it  on  top  of  pan 
material about 2" from end of supply side 
of pan
5.  Slowly  turn  gas  shutoff  valve  counter-
clockwise 
 to ON the position until 
burner  ignites.  If  burner  doesn’t  ignite 
within  10  seconds  with  match  burning, 
turn shutoff valve clockwise 
 to OFF 
and repeat steps 1 through 4 again.
GAS SHUTOFF 
VALVE OPERATION
Flame Adjustment
Adjust the flame ON/OFF by turning the gas 
shutoff valve counterclockwise 
 to open 
or clockwise 
 to close, as necessary.
Shutting Off Appliance
Turn  gas  shutoff  valve  clockwise 
  to 
the OFF position.