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OPERATING YOUR FIREPLACE
1. Keep the grate in the brackets provided.
2. Open the flue damper. The flue damper must be in a FULLY OPENED
POSITION.
3. Open the combustion air damper.
4. Build a proper fire.
a.
Use seasoned dry wood. Should be seasoned at least ONE (1) year.
b. Criss-cross small pieces of wood and place crumpled newspaper under
it.
c.
Place 3 logs on the grate. DO NOT OVERLOAD.
d. Light the newspaper.
e.
Close the fire screen.
5. Fireplace glass doors, if installed, must be in the fully opened or fully closed
position during operation of the fireplace.
IN COLD WEATHER, to assure proper draw, preheat the flue by burning a
crumpled newspaper in the damper area. This will help to heat the flue. Open
the damper before this procedure is started.
f.
Do not close the damper until you are certain there are no warm embers
after using your fireplace.
g. Dispose of ashes by using a metal container with a tight lid. Do not
remove the ashes until you are certain they are completely burned out.
This fireplace is not intended to be used as a substitute for a furnace to heat
an entire home. Use for supplementary heating only.
WOOD SELECTION
Selecting the right wood burn depends on your preference for comfort, aroma
and visual image. If you want a constant heat output, a short flame with a
glowing coals type of fire, select a hardwood. If however, you want a short hot
fire for damp and chilly mornings, select a softer wood. The following chart is a
guide for your selection.
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HEATING THE CIRCULATING LOUVERED FIREPLACE
During the operation of this model fireplace, cool air enters the firebox through
the lower grilles; heat rises and is expelled into the room through the top grille.
This is called convection heat.
During periods of extremely cold weather, when the fireplace is not being used,
the exact opposite may happen. Warm room air will enter the upper grille due to
the extreme cold air near the outside of the metal firebox, the air cools, drops
and re-enters the room through the lower grille.
This may be an indication that the cold climate installation procedures were not
used.
WARNING: NEVER BLOCK A VENT OR GRILLE OF THE FIRE
PLACE. THIS IS IMPORTANT TO THE COOLING OF THE
FIREPLACE AND ASSURES A SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION AS
DESIGNED.
ACCESSORIES
GLASS DOORS:
The bi-fold glass doors are available for use on most fireplaces as an optional
accessory. Refer to the fireplace installation instructions as to which model fits
your fireplace. NOTE: Use of glass doors other than those manufactured by
DESA voids the warranty and may create a potentially hazardous condition.
Refer to the installation instructions that come with the kit for installation
details. The glass doors kits can be installed before, during or after your
fireplace has been installed.
WARNING: FIREPLACES EQUIPPED WITH THE GLASS DOORS
SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY IN THE FULLY OPENED OR FULLY
CLOSED POSITION. BI-FOLD DOORS, IF LEFT PARTIALLY OPEN,
MAY DRAW GAS AND FLAME OUT OF THE FIREPLACE OPENING,
CREATING RISKS OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE.
CAUTION: CLOSE THE FIRE SCREEN BEFORE CLOSING THE
GLASS DOORS.
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