Desa SMS18 Water Heater User Manual


 
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Keep flue open
when operating unit.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate
or service this log set. Improper use
of this log set can cause serious
injury or death from burns, fire,
explosion, electrical shock and
carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-
aches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs,
the log set may not be working properly. Get fresh
air at once! Have log set serviced. Some people
are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
These include pregnant women, people with heart
or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence
of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural Gas: Natural gas is odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to the gas. The odor helps
you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to
the gas can fade. Gas may be present even though
no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings.
Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to
safe and proper operation of this log set.
WARNING: Any change to
this log set or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blow-
er insert, heat exchanger insert or
other accessory not approved for
use with this appliance.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for natural gas. An op
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tional propane/LP conversion kit
model GA9200 must be installed
for use with propane/LP gas.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the fireplace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patter
ns.
WARNING: Installed decora-
tive glass door enclosures must
be fully opened when operating
this gas appliance.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the appliance.
Log set becomes very hot when
in use. Keep children and adults
away from hot surface to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Appli
-
ance will remain hot for a time after
shutdown. Allow surface to cool
before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil
-
dren when they are in the room
with appliance.
You must operate this appliance
with a fireplace screen in place.
Make sure fireplace screen is
closed before running appliance.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma
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terials, gasoline and other flam
-
mable vapors and liquids.