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OWNER’S MANUAL
COMBUSTION AIR KIT
MODEL VAKGL (OPTIONAL)
The outside air kit may be installed on the
right side of the fireplace only. The vent can
be installed through the outside wall or a
ventilated crawl space. The handle to oper-
ate the damper door for the outside air inlet
will be located behind the burner valve
access door when the kit is installed (see
Figure 26). Pull the handle to open or push
to close.
APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE
Before finishing the enclosure around the
appliance, inspect all joints around the outer
surround. Any gaps between the nailing
flanges and the framing should be sealed with
non-combustible insulation or caulking.
If the appliance is mounted on a raised
platform, it must be a continuous surface
and not on blocks without a solid surface.
This will prevent the entry of cold air by
means of conduction through the total bot-
tom of the appliance. (see Figure 27).
CAUTION: Air inlet ducts are
not to terminate in attic space.
To replace, insert top door pins into spring
clips located on the top face. Make sure pins
are properly secured to the clips. As you
hold top portion in place, swing bottom of
door towards bottom face until the bottom
door pins clear the flange and then insert the
lower pins into the locating slots until seated
(see Figure 28).
Note:
some adjustment maybe required in
order to align door pins to clip (top) and
locating slots (bottom).
This can be done by loosening the screw
securing both spring clip and pivot plate and
sliding it to the proper location.
GLASS DOOR REMOVAL
AND REPLACEMENT
To remove, hold the glass door firmly at
handles and evenly push straight up until
bottom pins are free from location slots
(see Figure 28). Slightly swing door to-
wards you. At this point, while maintain-
ing glass door secured at one handle, grasp
the side of glass panel for better grip and
slightly pull glass door down to free top
pins from spring clips.
Note:
Glass door may be heavy for some
individuals. If this is the case, please request
help from someone else.
CAUTION: For use with glass
doors certified with the appliance
only.
CAUTION: Do not operate
the appliance with the glass door
removed.
WARNING: Children and
adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface tempera-
tures and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be super-
vised when they are in the same
room as the appliance.
• When ordering replacement or accessory
items please have your appliance’s model
name or number and the part number of
the item (s) you are ordering ready. The
model name or number for your particu-
lar appliance may be found on the rating
plate located inside the appliance.
• Refer to the parts list and diagrams
when ordering replacement parts for
your appliance.
• Repair parts or accessory items may be
bought from your local representative.
• All product specifications are subject to
change without notice.
WARNING: Installation and
repair should be done by a quali-
fied service person. The appliance
should be inspected before each
use and at least annually by a quali-
fied service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to
excessive lint from carpeting, bed-
ding material, pet hair, etc. It is
imperative that the control com-
partments, burners, and circulat-
ing air system be kept clean.
Figure 26 - Air Kit Handle Location
Air Kit Handle
Side
Framing
Side
Framing
Caulk Here
Pack Insulation
Figure 27 - Sealing Between Appliance
and Framing
INSTALLATION
Continued
Spring Clip
Locating Slot
Figure 28 - Removing Glass Door
Instructions for the installation of the gas kit
are included with the glass door package.
Use of any other glass door assembly not
tested with the VGL850 series models may
constitute a fire hazard and will void the
DESA International warranty. Please read
and follow the maintenance instructions for
your glass doors as outlined below.
• Never use an abrasive material to clean
the glass. Use a rag and a liquid cleaner.
• Never clean the glass while they are hot.
• Always operate the appliance with the
glass door in place. (If the glass is left
off the unit while operating hot combus-
tion gas may enter the room)
