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WARNING: Do not operate the appliance
with the glass front removed, cracked or
broken. Replacement of the glass should be
done by a licensed or qualified service
person.
(The whole window unit may be temporarily
removed by the owner for cleaning the
interior of the firebox, etc.)
Only the authorized Valor replacement
window unit listed in the repair parts booklet
must be fitted - never use substitutes.
If the glass is damaged search inside and
adjacent to the appliance for any glass
fragments.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance
should be located out of traffic and away
from furniture and draperies.
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
carefully
supervised when they are in the same room
as the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable material should
not be placed on or near the appliance.
This appliance must be installed and repaired
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, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways of the appliance are kept clean.
Keep curtains, clothing, furniture and other
flammable materials a safe distance from all
parts of the appliance and its vent system.
Keep the appliance area well clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
Keep the vent unit and connector at the back
of the heater at least 3inches from any
combustible surfaces
Keep the B-vent connector at the back of the
heater clear to prevent obstruction of airflow
to the connector openings.
Never attempt to burn paper or any other
material in the appliance.
This appliance must be properly connected to
a 4” B type venting system. It is equipped
with a vent safety shutoff system. Operating
when not connected to a properly installed
and maintained venting system or tampering
with the shutoff system can result in carbon
monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death.
The venting system should be checked
periodically.
Recent
trends
in
home
improvement and new tighter construction
techniques have contributed to problems
with venting. If you suspect that your
appliance is not venting properly, do not
operate. Seek expert advice.
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.
NOTE
When operating your new fireplace for the first time, some vapors may be released which may
cause a slight odor and could possibly set off any smoke detection alarms in the immediate
vicinity. These vapors are quite normal on new appliances.
During the first hour of use the ceramic firebox walls may go a smoky color. This is not soot. It is a
temporary effect lasting only while the ceramic material becomes stabilized. The walls will revert
to their initial color after your fire has been used for one or two hours.
