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Cleaning Glass
Clean glass with any commercial glass
cleaner or soap and water. Do not use any
abrasive material to clean glass. Do not clean
glass with any cool water if glass is still hot
from the fire. To remove doors, refer to instruc
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tions included with glass door kit.
DAMPER MEChANISM
The damper control lever is located inside the
fire chamber (see Figure 32). Make sure lever
is cool before handling. Pull down to close
and push up to open. Damper must be open
when lighting a fire. Not doing so will cause
smoke spillage into the room. When firebox
is not in use, close damper to prevent down
drafts to enter room.
GRATE
OUTSIDE AIR
HANDLE
PULL TO CLOSE
PUSH TO OPEN
DAMPER CONTROL LEVER
PULL DOWN TO CLOSE
PUSH UP TO OPEN
Figure 32 - Damper Operation
WARNING: Risk of fire! Replace
grate with DESA model 11168 grate
only. This grate has been designed to
keep the operation of your fireplace
safe and efficient.
Never obstruct flow of combustion and ven
-
tilation air. Keep front of firebox clear of all
obstacles and materials.
ChIMNEY
Have your chimney system cleaned and
inspected regularly to ensure safe and ef-
ficient operation.
WARNING: Children and
adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface tempera-
tures and to stay away from these
to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be care
-
fully supervised when they are in
the same room as firebox.
TeChniCAL SerViCe
You may have further questions about installa-
tion, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, con-
tact DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040.
When calling please have your model and
serial numbers of your heater ready.
You can also visit DESA Heating, LLC’s web
site at
www.desatech.com.
rePLACeMenT And
ACCeSSory PArTS
Purchase replacement parts or accessories
from your local de aler. If they can not supply
these accessories, call DESA Heating, LLC
at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information.
You can also write to the address listed on
back cover of this manual. When you call,
have your model number and replacement
part number ready.
IMPORTANT
: Use of any other glass door assembly
not tested with this fireplace may cause a fire hazard
and will void the DESA Heating, LLC warranty.
Note: Not all accessories are available for
all models.
OUTSIDE AIR MEChANISM
The outside air handle is located at the right
hand side of firebox rear refractory (see Figure
32). Pull to close, push to open. Always open
mechanism when starting a fire. This provides
adequate outside combustion air. Close
mechanism when not in use to prevent cold air
from entering room. Periodically check your
outside air intake vent hood for any possible
obstructions such as snow, bushes, etc.
GRATE
The grate is designed to provide you with the
maximum solid fuel capacity. Do not overload
grate or obstruct required air space beneath
it. Doing so may cause smoke spillage and
a fire hazard.
