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FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Do not store or use gasoline or any other flam-
mable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other 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 materials
on or near the appliance.
• NEVER leave children unattended when a fire is
burning in the fireplace.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUST-
MENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR LOSS
OF LIFE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSIS-
TANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR.
WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE IS INTENDED FOR USE
WITH WOOD, OR IF A VENT-FREE OR DECORATIVE
GAS APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED, BURN PROPANE/
LP OR NATURAL GAS ONLY.
CHECK LOCAL CODES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Before beginning the installation of your fireplace, read these
instructions through completely.
These Vanguard components and fireplaces are safe when installed
according to this Installation Manual. Unless you use Vanguard
components, which have been designed and tested for the fireplace
systems, you may cause a fire hazard.
The DESA International warranty will be voided by, and DESA
International disclaims any responsibility for the following actions.
a) Modification of the fireplace, components, doors, air inlet sys-
tem and the damper control.
b) Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by
DESA International in writing, in combination with DESA In-
ternational fireplace systems.
Refer to your Home owners guide for warranty information.
This wood burning fireplace complies with UL 127 as a
FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE and is listed and tested by
Underwriters Laboratory Inc.
This model is not for use in mobile homes.
WARNING: DO NOT USE A FIREPLACE INSERT IN
THIS FIREPLACE UNLESS THE MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE INSERT SPECIFICALLY
STATE THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TESTED FOR
USE WITH THE INSERT.
PROPER INSTALLATION is the most important step in ensuring
safe and continuous operation of this fireplace. Consult the local
building codes as to the particular requirements concerned with the
installation of all factory-built fireplaces. Although grounding may
not be required by code the manufacturer recommends it.
This fireplace is not intended to be used as a substi-
tute for a furnace to heat an entire home. Use for
supplementary heating only.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
Framing and enclosures may safely make direct contact with the
spacers on the top of the fireplace. The fireplace may sit directly on
combustible flooring. The fireplace opening must not be less than 24
inches from combustible materials and the chimney must be abso-
lutely maintained. A 16
mended as a minimum size. A 3/4 inch air space required around
back and sides of fireplace.
Keep all combustible furnishings a considerable distance from the
fireplace.
WARNING: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern
fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liq-
uids to start or "freshen up" a fire in this fireplace.
Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace.
WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES
WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS.
HEIGHT
The minimum height of the chimney, measured from the base of the
fireplace to the flue gas outlet, is 16 feet for a straight chimney with
one elbow set. For systems with 2 elbow sets, the minimum height
is 30 feet. The maximum height of any system is 40 feet. This
measurement includes the fireplace, chimney sections and the effec-
tive height of the termination assembly.
GENERAL
Read the Warranty and Operating guidelines supplied with this
fireplace. Following these simple guidelines will ensure years of
trouble free and safe usage of your fireplace. If the Warranty and
Operating instructions are not in your fireplace, write to the address
listed on the front cover.
2
1
/
inch inside chase dimension is recom-
2
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