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W415-1115 / 06.13.12
3.4B
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WARNING
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THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED.
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ANY CHANGES TO THIS APPLIANCE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED.
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Under no circumstances should this appliance be modifi ed.
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Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate
appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury.
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Risk of burns. The appliance should be turned off and cooled before servicing.
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Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
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Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges
may be sharp.
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Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and
operating the appliance. Never obstruct the front opening of the appliance.
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If the appliance shuts off, do not re-light until you provide fresh air. If appliance keeps shutting off, have it
serviced. Keep burner and control compartment clean.
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Do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance.
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature 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. Toddlers,
young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier is recommended
if there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to an appliance, install an adjustable safety gate
to keep toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffi c and away from furniture and
draperies.
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Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measures to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot
surfaces.
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Clothing or other fl ammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.
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Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect children from
hot surfaces. These screens and guards must be fastened to the fl oor.
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Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
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It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the
appliance are kept clean. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualifi ed
service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, etc. The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other
fl ammable vapours and liquids.
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Furniture or other objects must be kept a minimum of 4 feet away from the front of the appliance.
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Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
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Do not allow fans to blow directly into the appliance. Avoid any drafts that alter burner fl ame patterns.
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Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this appliance.
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Carbon or soot should not occur in a vent free appliance as it can distribute into the living area of your home.
If you notice any signs of carbon or soot, immediately turn off your appliance and arrange to have it serviced
by a qualifi ed technician before operating it again.
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Keep the packaging material out of reach of children and dispose of the material in a safe manner. As with all
plastic bags, these are not toys and should be kept away from children and infants.
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As with any combustion appliance, we recommend having your appliance regularly inspected and serviced as
well as having a Carbon Monoxide Detector installed in the same area to defend you and your family against
Carbon Monoxide.
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If equipped, the screen must be in place (closed) when the appliance is in operation.
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Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a mantel or shelves above the appliance.
Elevated temperatures on the wall or in the air above the appliance can cause melting, discolouration or
damage to decorations, a T.V. or other electronic components.
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