DV425TR DIRECT VENT ROOM HEATER
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SAFETY NOTICES
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
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Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or near
the appliance at any time. Due to thermostatic control, the
possibility exists for the appliance to turn on, igniting any
items on or near it.
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high
surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
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Young children should be carefully supervised when they are
in the same room as the appliance.
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Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person. The appliance 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 material, et cetera. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air passagways of the
appliance be kept clean.
Strict adherence to the instructions in this manual must
be followed. Improper installation will void the warranty and safety
listing.
This appliance is manufactured to operate on natural gas
(NG). It is field convertible to propane (LP) with the manufacturers’
conversion kit. Burning incorrect fuel voids the warranty and safety
listing and may cause an extreme safety hazard.
Contact local building officials to obtain a permit and
information on installation restrictions or requirements in your
locale. It is also important to notify your homeowner’s insurance
company of the installation of this appliance as well.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids in
the vicinity of the appliance.
If the flame becomes sooty, dark orange in color, or
extremely tall, DO NOT operate the appliance. Contact your dealer
and arrange for servicing immediately.
DO NOT operate the appliance if it is not operating
properly in any manner. Contact your dealer for assistance.
Open viewing glass for servicing only.
Operate the appliance in accordance with the instructions
contained in this manual.
If the main burners do not start correctly, turn the gas off
at the gas control valve and contact your dealer for service.
Do not operate with glass cracked or broken.
This unit is not for use with solid fuel.
DO NOT place anything inside the firebox (other than the
included logs, embers, mineral wool and lava rock.
If the logs become damaged refer to the Parts and
CAUTION!
Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed,
cracked or broken. Only the door certified for use with
the appliance shall be used. Replacement of the glass
should be done by a licensed or qualified service
person. Do not strike the glass.
WARNING!
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.
Accessories page of this manual for replacement.
Instruct everyone in the house how to shut off the gas
to the appliance and also at the main gas shut-off valve. The
main gas shut-off valve is usually located next to the gas meter or
propane tank and requires a wrench to shut off.
Use the built-in piezo igniter to light the appliance. DO
NOT use matches or any other external device.
DO NOT remove, replace, modify or substitute any part
of the appliance unless instructions are given in this manual. All
other work must be done by a trained technician.
Allow the appliance to cool before carrying out any
maintenance or cleaning.
The pilot flame must contact the thermopile and
thermocouple. If it does not, turn the gas control valve to “OFF”
and call your Dealer.
DO NOT throw this manual away. Important operating
and maintenance instructions are included.