Ziegler & Brown KOMFORT, Owner'S Manual

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S AFETY WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Be sure to read the entire owner’s manual prior to installing and operating this
pellet heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage.
2. CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL
TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
3. WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR
REKINDLE THE FIRE. KEEP ALL FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE
HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE.
4. WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
5. DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES.
6. CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH A CRACKED
GLASS.
7. The use of grates or other methods of supporting the fuel is not permitted.
8. This unit is designed to burn pellet wood fuel only. Do not use any other type of fuel; this
will void any warranties stated in this manual.
9. Soot or creosote may accumulate when the heater is operated under incorrect
conditions such as an extremely rich burn (black tipped, lazy, orange flames). Do not
operate the heater if the flame becomes dark or sooty or if the burn pot overfills with
pellets. Turn the heater off and clean the heater following the maintenance instructions if
necessary and then re-start the heater.
10. The ash drawer and viewing door must be locked securely for proper and safe operation
of the pellet heater. Do not operate with door open. Do not open the heater door while in
operation.
11. This appliance will not operate using natural draft or without a power source for the
blowers.
12. DO NOT PLACE UNBURNED OR NEW PELLET FUEL IN ASH DRAWER. A fire in the
ash drawer may occur.
13. Do not operate your heater if you smell smoke coming from it. Turn it off, monitor it and
note where the smoke is coming from.
14. Repair and servicing of your heater may only be done by a qualified technician.
Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance or repair.
15. The heater will not operate during a power outage. If this occurs, check for smoke
spillage and open a house window if necessary.
16. Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.