Safety Information; Local Codes; Unpacking; Product Features - Desa HDFB32CA Safety Information And Installation Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

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Keep the firebox area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
1. This firebox shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
2. Never install the firebox
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or
other flammable objects are less than
36" from the front and 4" from top of
firebox - for side clearances see Figure
6, page 7
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
3. Do not use this firebox as a wood-burning
fireplace. Use only decorative unvented
room heaters (log sets).
4. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as
pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using
these added items can cause sooting.
5. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in
these fireboxes require fresh air ventila-
tion to run properly. See Air for Combus-
tion and Ventilation, page 4.
6. Do not run firebox
• where flammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
7. Do not use this firebox to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
8. Turn unit off and let cool before servicing.
Only a qualified service person should ser-
vice and repair firebox or installed unit.
9. Operating vent-free log sets in a firebox
above elevations of 4,500 feet could
cause pilot outage.
10. Do not use the firebox if it has been un-
der water due to the shock hazard that
could result with the blower accessary (if
installed) in place.
11. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.

LOCAL CODES

Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. Firebox must
be electrically grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70
(latest edition).
116533-01D
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
state of massachusetts: The installa-
tion must be made by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-fired supplemental room heaters
shall provide to each purchaser a copy of
57 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
1. With utility knife, cut the carton all the way
around above the staples on the bottom
tray. Lift the carton off the firebox. Remove
packing.
. Check carton contents for the following:
• Screen assembly
• Screen support rod
• Hardware and parts bag containing
the following:
Owner's Operation and Installation
 - Black #10 x 3/8" Phillips screws
3. If any items are missing, inform dealer
where you bought the firebox.
4. Check all items for any shipping damage.
If damaged, promptly inform dealer where
you bought firebox.

pRODUCT FEATURES

opeRAtIoN
This firebox is designed to accept unvented
decorative gas logs. It requires no outside
venting or chimney making installation easy
and inexpensive. When used without the
blower the firebox requires no electricity mak-
ing it ideal for emergency backup heat.
bloWeR AccessoRy
This firebox has an electric blower. The vari-
able blower allows you to select the fan speed
you desire. The blower circulates heated air
from the firebox into the room. Use of blower
is optional.
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New York, NY 10018
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Quincy, MA 069

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