Desa VGC18NR/PR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 12

INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING DAMpER CLAMp
ACCESSORY FOR VENTED
OpERATION
Note: When used as a vented heater, appliance
must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning
fireplace with a working flue and constructed of
noncombustible material.
If your heater is a manually-controlled model, you
may use this heater as a vented product. There
are three reasons for operating your heater in the
vented mode.
1. The fireplace does not meet the clearance
to combustibles requirements for vent-free
operation.
2. State or local codes do not permit vent-free
operation.
3. You prefer vented operation.
If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you, you
must permanently open chimney flue damper. You
must install the damper clamp accessory (to order,
see Accessories, page 42). This will insure vented
operation (see Figure 10). The damper clamp will
keep damper open. Installation instructions are
included with clamp accessory.
See chart below for minimum permanent flue
opening you must provide. Attach damper clamp
so the minimum permanent flue opening will be
maintained at all times.
Area of Various Standard Round Flues
Diameter
5"
6"
"
8"
Chimney
Height
6' to 15'
15' to 30'
12
Area
20 sq. inches
29 sq. inches
39 sq. inches
51 sq. inches
Minimum permanent
Flue Opening
39 sq. inches
29 sq. inches
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Damper
Clamp
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Masonry Fireplace
Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp
INSTALLING HEATER BASE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: You must secure
this heater to fireplace floor. If
not, heater will move when you
adjust controls. Moving heater
may cause a gas leak.
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken fireplace, special care
is needed. You must raise the
fireplace floor to allow access to
heater control panel. This will in-
sure adequate air flow and guard
against sooting and controls be-
ing damaged. Raise fireplace floor
with noncombustible material.
Make sure material is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
heater base assembly by burn-
ers. This could damage heater.
Only handle base assembly by
grates.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners
are level.
Damper
Damper
Manufactured Fireplace
119162-01A