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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED.
• Due to high temperatures the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• 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 acci-
dental contact burns. A physical barrier is recommend-
ed if there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict
access to a fireplace or stove, install an adjustale safety
gate to keep away toddlers, young children and other
at risk individuals out of the room and away from hot
surfaces.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Vent cap hot while furnace is in operation.
• For manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home
or residential installation convertible for use with
natural gas and liquefied petroleum gases when
provision is made for the simple conversion from one
gas to the other.
• Installation and repair should be done by a
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. The appliance
should be inspected before use and at least annually
by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning
may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding materials, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air passageways
of the appliance be kept clean.
• DO NOT put anything around the furnace that will
obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible material, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• Do examine venting system periodically and replace
damaged parts.
• Do make a periodic visual check of burner. Clean and
replace damaged parts.
• 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.