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33D4051
VFS & DBX Series Vent Free Fireplaces
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
as they are burned off during the initial operation of the
appliance; possibly causing headaches or eye or lung
irritation. This is a normal and temporary occurrence.
The initial break-in operation should last two to three
hours with the burner at the highest setting. Provide
maximum ventilation by opening windows or doors to
allow odors to dissipate. Any odors remaining after this
initial break-in period will be slight and will disappear
with continued use.
1. Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are for
elevations up to ,000 feet. For elevations above ,000
feet, input ratings should be reduced 4 percent for each
1,000 feet above sea level. Refer to the National Fuel
Gas Code.
. The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must
be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test pres-
sures in excess of 1/ psig (3.5 kPa).
3. The appliance must be isolated from gas supply piping
system by closing its equipment shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system
at test pressures equal to or less than 1/ psig (3.5
kPa).
4. 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.
5. Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where a unvented
room heater is installed.
6. Always have a fireplace screen in place when the
appliance is in operation and, unless other provisions
for combustion air are provided, the screen must have
an opening(s) for induction of combustion air.
THIS APPLIANCE MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN
AFTERMARkET, 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 APPLIANCE IS NOT CONVERTIBLE
FOR USE WITH OTHER GASES.
CODES
Adhere to all local codes or, in their absence, the latest
edition of THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z3.1
or NFPA54 which can be obtained from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
or
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 069
