Desa CHAM55N Safety Information And Installation Manual page 4

SAFETY INFORMATION
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4. Keep the area around the appliance clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline, or
other flammable vapors and liquids (i.e. trash,
yard debris or near garden sheds, car ports,
boats and motor homes).
5. Do not operate this appliance directly under
combustible materials such as trees, fabric or
vinyl awnings and patio covers.
6. Do not place this appliance on grass, near
shrubbery, or adjacent to draping such as
canvas tenting or vinyl tarps where they might
catch fire.
7. Maintain proper clearances from combustible
materials (see Locating Appliance, page 6).
• Never place this appliance directly on any
combustible surface other than secure wood
construction (patio deck or open balcony).
Note: The chimenea will produce some soot-
ing. It is advisable to locate the chimenea away
from any overhanging.
8. Do not install this product in a partially
enclosed area such as a garage, car port,
screened in porch or recessed alcove where
accumulated heat and carbon monoxide can
result in a fire or asphyxiation.
9. Do not place this appliance on an unstable or
uneven surface. This appliance must be placed
on a level and supported wood or noncombus-
tible surface only.
10. Do not operate this appliance where excessive
wind or drafts are present.
11. Locate supply line away from traffic areas
where people may trip over it or where it could
be accidentally damaged.
12. Inspect the flexible supply line before each
use for signs or wear or damage, especially
near fittings. If the flex line shows excessive
wear or damage, replace the flex line assembly
before operating appliance.
13. Only use accessories listed on page 17 which
are approved for use with this appliance.
14. Do not use charcoal starting fluid or any other
combustible fluid to "help" ignite the fire. This
could cause personal injury or death.
15. Do not burn solid fuel in this appliance.
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16. Do not cook anything with this product. This
includes hot dogs, marshmallows, hamburg-
ers or any other food. Debris from food could
damage the burner system and affect its opera-
tion. Grease from food could flame up causing
severe burns or ignite clothing.
17. Do not burn anything in this product. Ashes
from trash or other combustibles could dam-
age the burner system and affect its operation.
Airborne ashes could set fires elsewhere and
could cause severe burns or cause clothing to
ignite.
18. Surfaces of this appliance can become extreme-
ly hot. Therefore, children and pets should be
carefully supervised when they are in the area
of this appliance. This appliance should not be
left unattended while it is operating.
19. Do not operate this product around intoxicated
people. They could injure themselves or others
when using this product.
20. Excessive exposure to water can damage the
hearth treatments. Water from rain, sprin-
klers, toys, horseplay, etc. can damage logs,
lava rock, and pan materials. To minimize
the effects of moisture on the burner system
and hearth treatments, an optional protective
cover, model CA1, is available for this appli-
ance when not in use (see Accessories, page
17). Make sure the appliance is cool before
using this cover.
21. Do not operate this appliance if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the appliance and
replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
22. Turn off gas at the main gas supply when this
appliance is not in use.
23. Turn appliance off and let cool before servic-
ing or repairing.
24. Do not operate this appliance without the
chimenea vent cap or base stand in place.
25. Use only original replacement parts as listed
on page 19. This appliance must use design-
specific parts. Do not substitute or use generic
parts. Using improper replacement parts could
cause serious or fatal injury and will void this
products warranty.
26. Do not locate propane/LP supply tanks below
ground or within 10 feet of the base of the
chimenea.
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