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Monessen • Sundance VF Installation Manual_R1 • 04/17
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
MAY LEAD TO DEATH!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches,
dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater
may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have
the heater serviced. Some people are more affected by
carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant
women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those
under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
8. DO NOT obstruct the top grille at all. Doing so will cause
high levels of carbon monoxide that will lead to death.
9. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to operate
properly. Refer to Fresh Air Requirements.
10. This heater shall not be installed in a room or space
unless the required volume of indoor combustion air is
provided by the method described in the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel
Gas Code or applicable local codes.
11. If heater shuts off, heater may not have enough fresh
air ventilation. Provide more fresh air. If heater keeps
shutting off, refer to Troubleshooting.
12. DO NOT operate this heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
• under dusty conditions.
13. The heater becomes very hot when operating. Alert
children and adults to stay away from hot surfaces to
avoid burns or clothing ignition. The heater will remain
hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before
touching.
14. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the
room with the heater.
15. Do not use the heater if any part has been exposed
to or 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.
16. DO NOT operate the heater if any log is broken or
damaged.
17. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing. Only a
qualified service person should service and repair heater.
18. DO NOT operate this appliance with the safety screen
removed. If the safety screen is removed from the
appliance for service or cleaning, it must be replaced
before operating the heater.
NOTE: If any of the original wire as supplied with the
appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with a wire
of at least 105°F temperature rating.
A. Important Safety Information
In order to ensure safe and effective installation, this unit
must be installed only by a qualified agency, individual, firm,
corporation or company that is experienced in the installation,
repair and servicing of this type of appliance and is familiar
with the building codes and installation techniques appropriate
in your area. Contact your hearth products dealer or local gas
supplier for the name of a qualified service person.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all gas fittings and
installation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed
gas fitter or licensed plumber.
IMPORTANT:
Read this owner’s manual carefully and
completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service
this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious
injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock,
and carbon monoxide poisoning. Failure to follow instructions
may result in property damage, bodily injury or loss of life.
This manual contains important user information. Keep this
manual with the heater after installation is complete.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION, PLEASE
NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Use only Natural Gas with model 4050. Use only Propane
with model 4051. Do not use any other fuels.
2. Install only in accordance with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54-latest edition. (Exception: Do
not derate this appliance for altitude. This appliance has
been tested and listed for use in altitudes up to 10,000
feet.)
3. Use only the installation instructions provided by the
manufacturer for this appliance. Installation and repair
should be done by a qualified installer, preferably NFI
or WETT (Canada) certified. 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, etc. It is imperative that control compartments,
burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance
be kept clean.
4. WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can
be dangerous. DO NOT make modifications to any heater
or associated parts.
5. DO NOT install this heater in a bedroom or bathroom.
6. Due to high surface temperatures, DO NOT install this
heater
• in a recreational vehicle,
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable
objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top or
sides of the heater,
• in high traffic areas,
• in windy or drafty areas.
7. DO NOT place clothing or other flammable material on or
near the appliance.
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