Desa BFLT18 Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 3

Natural gas is odorless. An odor-
Natural Gas:
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.
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SAFETy
Continued
Appliance assembly becomes
very hot when in use. Keep chil-
dren and adults away from hot
surface to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. A ppliance 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.
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