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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: Please read and understand this manual before installing and operating your heater. Please keep
this manual for reference. It is the basis for safe and proper operation of your heater.
WARNING!
This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poor fuel combustion could result. Read the venting
section in this manual.
When used without fresh air this heater may give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have
these signs the heater may not be working properly.
Get fresh air at once!
Turn off the heater and have it serviced.
Some people (such as pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease, anemia, those under the influence of
alcohol, those at high altitudes) are more affected by carbon monoxide than others
.
WARNING:
Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or
additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or your gas supplier.
This appliance is a room heater. It is not intended to be used for any other purpose. Do not use this appliance for
hanging clothes etc. to dry or any other purpose except heating the room.
If this heater is for use with propane gas, locate
propane supply tank outdoors.
Installation or repair should be performed by a
qualified service person in strict accordance with
local codes and ordinances. The heater should be
inspected before use and at least annually by a
professional service person. More frequent cleaning
may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding, furnishing materials, etc. It is
imperative that the control valve compartment,
burners and circulating air passageways of the
heater are kept clean.
Due to high temperatures, locate the heater out of
traffic. Keep curtains, clothing, furniture and all
other flammable materials at least 36ins from all
surfaces of the heater.
Do not locate the heater in an area exposed to high
drafts or winds.
Keep children and adults away from the heater
surfaces which become very hot when in use. The
cast-iron mantle openings, mesh guard and burners
operate at high temperatures. The heater will
remain hot for some time after shutdown. Allow the
heater to cool before touching.
Young children should be carefully supervised when
in the same room as the heater.
If the cast-iron mantle or mesh guard are removed
for service or cleaning, make sure that they are put
back in place before operating the heater.
Do not use this room heater if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the room heater and to replace
any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
As with any new gas burning appliance, a slight odor
may be noticeable when first operated due to the
newness of the components. This is harmless and
will disappear after the first few hours of use.
If the heater shuts off automatically, provide fresh
outside air before attempting to relight.
For your safety, the heater has a sensor which
detects a lack of oxygen and will shut off the
appliance is there is not enough fresh air for proper
combustion. If the heater keeps shutting off get
advice from your installer.
Do not use this heater for burning trash. Never
place any garbage or other material on top of the
log or in the flames.
This appliance must not be installed in a bathroom or bedroom
or recreational vehicle