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This manual contains very important information about the safe operation and maintenance of your
fi
replace.
Read and understand all instructions carefully before operating your
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 Valor Customer Service at 1-800-468-2567, or by visiting
valor
fi
replaces.com
.
Safety and your fireplace
WARNING: Extremely Hot!
Heat and
fl
ammability
• Some parts of the
fi
replace are extremely hot, par-
ticularly the glass window. Use the barrier screen
provided 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
excess of 200ºF (93°C) depending on choice of op-
tional accessories. Do not touch!
• Be aware of hot shelf/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 their elevation. Be careful of touch-
ing 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 dis-
color, 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 al-
lowed) 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
• 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.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperature 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. Tod-
dlers, young children, and others may be suscep-
tible to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier
is recommended if there are at-risk individuals in
the house. To restrict access to a
fi
replace 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.
• Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for
servicing an appliance, must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.
Do not put
furniture or other objects
in this space in front of
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