DATE PRINTED: 2/8/05 Revision Date: 04/15/04
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SAFETY NOTICE
IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE, OR EXPLOSION MAY
RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS. CONTACT
LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU
INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
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NEVER vent the appliance into other rooms or
buildings. The appliance must be vented
ONLY to the outside.
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Fire Extinguisher: Every home should have at
least one fire extinguisher. An approved Class
A-B-C extinguisher should be mounted on the
wall near an exit and close to the appliance,
but not so close that accessibility to the
extinguisher could be blocked by a fire. Your
local Fire Department can advise you
concerning the most appropriate location.
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Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide
Detectors: Install at least one smoke detector
on each floor of your home to ensure your
safety. It should be located away from the gas
appliance and close to the sleeping areas.
Follow the smoke detector manufacturers
placement installation and maintenance
instructions. Your local Fire Department may
provide assistance in selecting smoke
detectors and CO-detectors. It is strongly
recommended, for your family’s protection,
that a CO-detector be placed in all homes that
utilize gas in any form.
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Clothing or other flammable materials should
not be placed on or near the appliance.
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The flexible cord provided connected to a
line voltage electrical supply.
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Any safety screen or guard removed for
servicing a room heater must be replaced
prior to operating the appliance.
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Installation and repair should be done by a
qualified service person.
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The appliance and venting should be
inspected before use by a qualified
person and have inspections by a qualified
service person annually.
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More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding materials, etc.
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It is imperative that control compartments,
burners, & circulating air passageways of
the appliance are kept clean.
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To clean the stove, make sure the
appliance is off and cold. Then remove
the logs and embers and use a vacuum to
clean burner and air openings in the
bottom and back of the appliance. Replace
the logs and embers.
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Do not use this heater if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the heater and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control which has been under water.
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The flow of ventilation air must not be obstructed.
Adequate clearances must be mantained around the
bottom grill to provide for adequate ventilation air.
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
high surface temperatures and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
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Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as the appliance .
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER
1) Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection.
2) Exercise extreme caution when using ladders or when on roof tops.
3) Be aware of electric wiring locations in walls and ceilings.
4) Use a back support when doing any heavy lifting.