European Home GVF-42, Installation, Operation And Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this Vent Free gas heater.
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11. Correct installation of the fire media, proper location of the heater, and annual cleaning are
necessary to avoid potential problems with sooting. Sooting, resulting from improper installation
or operation, can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace. See fire media placement instructions for
proper installation.
12. WARNING : Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly into
fireplace. Do not place a blower inside burn area of firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter
burner flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will occur.
13.
Caution
: Candles, incense, oil lamps, etc. produce combustion by-products including soot. Vent
free heaters will not filter or clean soot produced by these types of products. In addition, the smoke
and/or aromatics (scents) may be reburned in the vent free heater which can produce odors. It is
recommended to minimize the use of candles, incense, etc. while the vent free heater is in operation.
14. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
15. Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone heater. They are not intended to be the primary
heating appliance.
16. Unvented gas heaters emit moisture into the living area. In most homes of average construction,
this does not pose a problem. In houses of extremely tight construction, additional mechanical
ventilation is recommended.
17. During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various components of this appliance are treated
with certain oils, films or bonding agents. These chemicals are not harmful but may produce
annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the heater; possibly
causing headaches or eye or lung irritation. This is a normal and temporary occurrence. The initial
break-in operation should last two to three hours with the burner at the highest setting. Provide
maximum ventilation by opening windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate. Any odors remaining
after this initial break-in period will be slight and will disappear with continued use.
18. Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are for elevations up to 2,000 feet. For elevations above
2,000 feet, input ratings should be reduced 4 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level. Refer to the
National Fuel Gas Code.
19. The heater and its main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).