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VFH-33
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER'S MANUAL
UNVENTED
GAS FIREPLACE
MODELS
VFH-33M-1
VFH-33R-1
VFH-33T-1
EFFECTIVE DATE
JULY, 2002
R-4974
WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•
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 neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
•
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventila-
tion air must be provided. Refer to page 6.
WARNING: If not installed, operated and main-
tained in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, this product could expose you to
substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which
can cause death or serious illness.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF
UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion.
An unvented room heater produces
approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for
every 1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per
hour. Refer to page 6.
This appliance may be installed in an after-
market, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local
codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli-
ance is not convertible for use with other
gases.