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139894 GF 160 DV IPI 12/17
3. General Information
THIS HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY.
The installation and repair of this appliance must be
done by a qualified service person. Failure to properly
install and maintain this heater could result in an
unsafe or hazardous installation, which may result in
a fire, explosion, property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
This appliance should be inspected before use and
at least annually. More frequent cleaning may
be required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners, and circulating air
passageways of the appliance be kept clean. See
Maintenance section for details.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
CHIMNEY OR FLUE SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
The installation must conform to local codes. Your
local Jøtul dealer can assist you in determining
what is required in your area for a safe and legal
installation. Some areas require a permit to install
a gas burning appliance. Always consult your local
building inspector, or authority having jurisdiction, to
determine what regulations apply in your area.
CODE COMPLIANCE :
Your local officials have final
authority in determining if a proposed installation
is acceptable. Any requirement that is requested by
the local authority having jurisdiction, that is not
specifically addressed in this manual, defaults to local
code. In the absence of local codes, the installation
requirements must comply with the current edition
of National codes. In the U.S., these requirements
are established in the National Fuel Code, ANSI
Z223.1.(NFPA 54) current edition. In Canada, the
codes have been established in CAN/CGA B149 Fuel
Installation Code, current edition.
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code,
CAN/CSA C22.1.
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when
servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper
and dangerous operation.
Verify operation after servicing.
4. Safety Information
Due to the high operating temperatures this appliance
should be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies. Maintain proper clearance to combustible
mantels and fireplace trim.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be supervised while they are
in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young
children and others may be susceptible to accidental
contact burns. A physical barrier, such as a child guard, is
recommended to be used if there are at-risk individuals
in the house. To restrict access to a fireplace or stove,
install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young
children and other at-risk individuals out of the room
and away from hot surfaces.
This appliance includes permanent, integrated safety
barriers designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot
viewing glass. These barriers shall remain installed for
the protection of children and other at-risk individuals.
The appliance must not be operated with the front door
open or ajar.
A damaged screen barrier must be replaced only with
Jøtul GF 160 Front Replacement Screen 158062, or Side
Replacement Screen 158063, available from any Jøtul
Authorized Dealer.
Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing
an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance. See maintenance instructions.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be
placed on or near the fireplace.
Never allow anyone to use the fireplace if they are
unfamiliar with its operation.
NEVER store or use gasoline or any other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.
Never burn any solid materials (wood, cardboard, paper,
coal, etc.) in this appliance. Use with natural gas or
propane fuel ONLY.
Do not slam or strike the glass panel.
This appliance is NOT for use with aftermarket glass doors.
Wear gloves and safety glasses while installing or
performing maintenance procedures on this appliance.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS STOVE IF ANY PART HAS BEEN
UNDER WATER
. Call a qualified service technician
to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which may have