Desa VVDR30 User Manual

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Appliance assembly becomes

very hot when in use. Keep chil-

dren and adults away from hot

surface to avoid burns or clothing

ignition. Appliance will remain hot

for a time after shutdown. Allow

surface to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young chil-

dren when they are in the room

with appliance.

You must operate this appliance

with a fireplace screen in place.

Make sure fireplace screen is

closed before running appliance.

Keep the appliance area clear

and free from combustible ma-

terials, gasoline and other flam-

mable vapors and liquids.

1. 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 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

2. Never install the log set

• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or

other flammable objects are less than
42" from the front, top, or sides of the
log set

• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas

3. Before installing in a solid fuel burning fire-

place, the chimney flue and firebox must
be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and
loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner.
Creosote will ignite if highly heated. Inspect
chimney flue for damage. If damaged, repair
flue before operating appliance.

Natural Gas:

Natural gas is odorless. An odor-

making agent is added to the gas. The odor
helps you 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 this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this log set.

WARNING: Any change to

this log set or its controls can

be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not use a blow-

er insert, heat exchanger insert or

other accessory not approved for

use with this appliance.

WARNING: This appliance

is equipped for natural gas. An

optional propane/LP conversion

kit must be installed for use with

propane/LP gas.

WARNING: Do not allow fans

to blow directly into the fireplace.

Avoid any drafts that alter burner

flame patterns.

WARNING: Installed decora-

tive glass door enclosures must

be fully opened when operating

this gas appliance.

Due to high temperatures, the

appliance should be located out

of traffic and away from furniture

and draperies.

Do not place clothing or other

flammable material on or near

the appliance. Never place any

objects on the appliance.

SAFETy

Continued