Valor 1500KN, Homeowner'S Manual

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Safety and your fireplace
Ceiling outlet
Front outlet
Side outlets
WARNING
HeatShift
Duct Kit:
Do not cover
or place items
in front of or
above outlet(s)!
Glass window
• The glass window fronts must be in place and sealed
before the unit can be placed into safe operation.
• The glass fronts must only be replaced as complete
units, as supplied by the fi replace manufacturer. No
substitute material may be used.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners on the glass front as-
sembly. Do not attempt to clean the glass front when
it is hot.
• Do not strike or slam the glass fronts.
Initial and annual inspection
• The appliance and venting system should be inspect-
ed before initial use and at least annually
by a professional service person.
• Installation and repair should be performed by
a quali fi ed service person. The appliance should
be inspected before use and at least annually by a
professional service person. More frequent clean-
ing might be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that
control compartments, burners, and circultaing air
passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a quali fi ed service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control that has been
under water.
WARNING
Do not operate this appliance with the
glass fronts removed, cracked, or broken.
Replacement of the glass fronts should
be performed by a licensed or quali fi ed
service person.
Intended use
• This appliance is designed and approved as a supple-
mental heater to be used while attended. The use of
an alternate primary heat source is advisable.
• This unit is not for use with solid fuel.
Maintenance
• Keep the unit’s control compartment, burner, and
circulating air passageways clean to enable adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
• Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to
ensure that no debris, plants, trees, or shrubs are
interfering with air fl ow.
Venting
• This unit must be used with a vent system as de-
scribed in the installation manual. No other vent
system or components may be used.
• Never obstruct the fl ow of combustion and venti-
lation air. Keep the front of the appliance clear of
all obstructions for optimal operation and ease of
servicing.
• This unit must be vented directly outside and must
never be attached to a chimney serving a separate
solid fuel burning appliance. Each gas appliance
must use a separate vent system. Common vent
systems are prohibited.