20306745
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VWDV70 Series Gas Fireplace
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where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other
fl
am-
mable objects are less than 42" from the front, top,
or sides of the
fi
replace
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in high traf
fi
c areas
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in windy or drafty areas
5. This
fi
replace reaches high temperatures. Keep chil-
dren and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns
or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
6. Carefully supervise young children when they are in
the room with
fi
replace.
7. Do
not
modify
fi
replace under any circumstances. Any
parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to
operating
fi
replace.
8. Turn
fi
replace off and let cool before servicing, install-
ing, or repairing. Only a quali
fi
ed service person should
install, service, or repair the
fi
replace. Have burner
system inspected annually by a qualified service
person.
9. You must keep control compartments, burners, and
circulating air passages clean. More frequent cleaning
may be needed due to excessive lint and dust. Turn off
the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning
fi
replace.
10. Have venting system inspected annually by a quali-
fi
ed service person. If needed, have venting system
cleaned or repaired. Refer to
Cleaning and Mainte-
nance
,
Page 42
.
11. Keep the area around your
fi
replace clear of combus-
tible materials, gasoline, and other
fl
ammable vapor
and liquids. Do not run
fi
replace where these are used
or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or dec-
orations on or around
fi
replace.
12. Do not use this
fi
replace to cook food or burn paper or
other objects.
13. Never place anything on top of
fi
replace.
14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, card-
board, etc.) in this
fi
replace. Use only the gas type
indicated on rating plate.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This
fi
replace is a vented product. This
fi
replace must be
properly installed by a quali
fi
ed service person. The glass
door must be properly seated and sealed. If this unit is not
properly installed by a quali
fi
ed service person with glass
door properly seated and sealed, combustion leakage
can occur.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING:
Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning are similar to the
fl
u with headaches,
dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the
fi
re-
place may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air
at once! Have the
fi
replace inspected and serviced by a
quali
fi
ed service person. 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 in
fl
uence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless. An
odor-making agent is added to each of these gases. The
odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added
to these gases can fade. Gas may be present even though
no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep
this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper
operation of this
fi
replace.
1. 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 unless a certi
fi
ed
kit is used.
2. For propane/LP
fi
replace, do not place propane/LP
supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance
problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than
100 lbs. capacity.
3. If you smell gas
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shut off gas supply.
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do not try to light any appliance.
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do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building .
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immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-
bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
4. Never install the
fi
replace
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in a recreational vehicle
INSTALLER
Please leave these instructions with the appliance.
OWNER
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
WARNING
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Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this
fi replace.
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Any change to this fi replace or its controls can be dangerous.
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Improper installation or use of this fi replace can cause serious injury or death from fi re, burns, explosions,
electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.
