Lexington Forge ASHTON AI31DVC, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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4. Never install the insert
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable
objects are less than 36" from the front, top, or sides
of the insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. This insert reaches high temperatures. Keep children and
adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. Insert will remain hot for a time after shutdown.
Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
6. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the
room with insert.
7. Do not modify this insert under any circumstances. Any
parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to
operating insert.
8. Turn insert off and let cool before servicing, installing, or
repairing. Only a qualified service person should install,
service, or repair the insert. Have burner system inspected
annually by a qualified service person.
9. You must keep control compartments, burners, and cir-
culating air passages clean. More frequent cleaning may
be needed due to excessive lint and dust from carpeting,
bedding material, pet hair, etc. Turn off the gas valve and
pilot light before cleaning insert.
10. Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified
service person. If needed, have venting system cleaned
or repaired. See
Cleaning and Maintenance , page 30.
11. Keep the area around your insert clear of combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapor and liq-
uids. Do not run insert where these are used or stored.
Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or
around insert.
INSTALLER
Please leave these instructions with the appliance .
OWNER
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This insert is a vented product. This insert must be properly
installed by a qualified service person. The glass door must be
properly seated and sealed. If this unit is not properly installed
by a qualified service person with glass door properly seated
and sealed, combustion leakage can occur.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING:
Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with head-
aches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the
insert may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air at
once! Have the insert inspected and serviced by a qualified
service person. 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.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to each of these gases. The odor helps
you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to these gases
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 the safe and proper
operation of this insert.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indi-
cated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible
for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used.
2. For propane/LP insert, do not place propane/LP supply
tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply
tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance problems, do not
use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply.
• do not try to light any appliance.
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building .
• immediately call your gas supplier from a neighborʼs
phone. Follow the gas supplierʼs instructions.
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• Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate,
or service this insert.
• Any change to this insert or its controls can be dangerous.
• Improper installation or use of this insert can cause serious injury or death from fire,
burns, explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.
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