Unpacking; Introduction - Desa P324E Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

11. Keep the area around your fireplace
clear of combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapor and liquids.
Do not run fireplace where these are
used or stored. Do not place items such
as clothing or decorations on or around
fireplace.
12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal,
paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace.
Use only the gas type indicated on fire-
place.nameplate.
14. This appliance, when installed, must be
electrically.grounded.in.accordance.with.
local codes or, in the absence of local
The following items are packed inside the
firebox. Remove before positioning firebox
into.framing.
•. Ceramic. Log. Pack. -. Shrink-wrapped. on.
cardboard
• Three (3) plastic bags containing lava rock,
pan and ember materials
These fireplace models are vented gas fire-
places that use an electronic ignition system.
Models P325E/VP325E have a 5" B-vent and
P324E/VP324EA have a 4" B-vent. A properly
sized B-type venting system and a listed type
vent cap are not supplied but are required for
proper operation. See venting instructions
on.page.9.
WARNING: This gas appli-
ance must not be connected to
a chimney flue servicing a solid
fuel burning appliance.
These models are factory equipped for use
with natural gas and must be converted when
intended for use with proper propane/LP gas.
Conversion kits PCBE-324 and PCBE-325
may be purchased for simple conversion to
propane/LP gas. See Accessories, page 25.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before beginning installation of your appli-
ance, read these instructions completely.
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sAFety
Continued
15. Do not install fireplace directly on carpet-
16. Do not use fireplace if any part has been
17. Do not operate fireplace if any log is
18. Provide adequate clearances around air

uNPACkING

• Rear Log (P325E/VP325E Models Only)-
Remove the two plastic quick ties from
around.burner.and.grate
• Grate Stand - Lift off of burner pan
Check all items for any shipping damage. If
damaged, promptly inform dealer or distributor
where.you.bought.the.product.
Safely retain these items for later installation.

INtroduCtIoN

This DESA Heating, LLC appliance and its
approved components are safe when installed
according to this installation manual and are
operated as recommended by DESA Heating,
LLC. Unless you use DESA Heating, LLC ap-
proved components tested for this appliance,
YOU MAY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD!
The DESA Heating, LLC warranty will be
voided by and DESA Heating, LLC disclaims
any responsibility for the following actions :
A) Modification of the appliance or any of the
B) Use of any component part not approved
C) Installation and/or operation in a manner
D) The burning of anything other than the
The installation must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
the. current. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54. This appliance complies
with.ANSI Z21.50-2000.
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codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.or.the.Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.1.
ing, vinyl tile or any combustible material
other than wood. The fireplace must set
on.a.metal.or.wood.panel.extending.the.
full width and depth of the fireplace.
exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualified service person to arrange
for.replacement.of.the.unit.
broken..
openings.
components.
by DESA Heating, LLC in combination
with this appliance.
other than instructed in this manual.
type of gas approved for use in this gas
appliance.
108794-01F