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

the OFF position.