4
Fireplace Safety
This manual contains very important information about the safe installation and operation of the
fi
replace. Read and
understand all instructions carefully before installing and operating the
fi
replace. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in possible
fi
re hazard and will void the warranty.
Replacement manuals are available by contacting the Valor Customer Service at 1-800-468-2567, or by visiting
valor
fi
replaces.com
.
WARNING: Extremely Hot!
Heat and
fl
ammability
• Some parts of the
fi
replace are extremely hot, particu-
larly the glass window. Use the barrier screen provid-
ed or a gate to reduce the risk of severe burns.
• The glass windows can exceed 500°F at full capacity.
• Always keep the appliance clear and free from com-
bustible materials, gasoline, and other
fl
ammable
vapors and liquids.
• Be aware of hot wall surfaces! The wall directly above
the
fi
replace can get very hot when the
fi
replace
heats. Although safe, it may reach temperatures in ex-
cess of 200ºF (93°C) depending on choice of optional
accessories. Do not touch!
• Be aware of hot hearth/
fl
oor surfaces! Any projections
directly around the
fi
replace can get very hot when
the
fi
replace heats. Although safe, they may reach
temperatures in excess of 200ºF (93°C) depending on
elevation of hearth. Be careful of touching these! Do
not put objects on the hearth or shelf. Temperature
of projection surfaces will be reduced when barrier
screens are installed.
• Some materials or items, although safe, may discolor,
shrink, warp, crack, peel, and so on because of the
heat produced by the
fi
replace. Avoid placing candles,
paintings, photos and other combustible objects
sensitive to heat or furniture within 36 inches (0.9 m)
around the
fi
replace.
• Solid wood
fl
ooring in front of the
fi
replace (if allowed)
may shrink during the heating season due to heat.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of tra
ffi
c areas and away from furniture
and draperies.
• Clothing or other
fl
ammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
Barrier Screen and Safety
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperature and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from
the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance
and must be installed for the protection of children
and other at-risk individuals.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers,
young children, and others may be susceptible to
accidental contact burns. A physical barrier is recom-
mended if there are at-risk individuals in the house. To
restrict access to a
fi
replace or stove, install an adjust-
able safety gate to keep toddlers, young children, and
other at-risk individuals out of the room and away
from hot surfaces.
• Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for ser-
vicing an appliance, must be replaced prior to operat-
ing the appliance.
Do not put
furniture or other objects
in this space in front of
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