Owner`s manual

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IMPORTANT PRE-INSTALLATION AND SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING!
A. Read all instructions. Do not install or operate this appliance without fi rst reading and understanding this
manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual will void the warranty and may be dangerous.
B. Failure to follow these installation instructions will result in an improperly installed and operating appliance,
voiding its warranty. Any change to this appliance and/or its operating controls is dangerous.
C. Electrical Grounding Instructions - This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your
protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
D. Failure to position the parts in accordance with this manual or failure to use only parts specifi cally approved
with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury.
E. Installation, service, and repair must be done by a qualifi ed professional service technician.
F. A local building inspector should review your plans prior to installation.
G. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a qualifi ed installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
H. Incorrect installation or use of this appliance can cause serious injury or death from fi re, burns, explosion
or carbon monoxide poisoning.
I. Use extreme caution whenever handling this product and its accessories as they have sharp edges that can
cause personal injury.
J. It is recommended that smoke detectors are installed in the home. If possible, install a detector in a hallway
adjacent to the room (to prevent a false alarm from the heat of the appliance). However, you must follow the
requirements of the local code.
K. Any modifi cation or alteration may void the warranty, certifi cation and listings of this appliance.
L. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be maintained.
M. Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operation must be provided.
N. Adequate clearance around air openings into the combustion chamber must be maintained.
O. A gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney fl ue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
P. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
Q. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffi c and away from furniture and draperies.
R. Hot while in operation. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and
should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
S. 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 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.
T. Clothing or other fl ammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance. Never place solid fuels,
fl ammable liquids, or foreign objects into this appliance.
U. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
V. Installation and repair should be done by a qualifi ed 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, et cetera. It is imperative that control compartments, burners
and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
W. Only trim kit(s) supplied by the manufacturer shall be used in the installation of this appliance. Draft relief
openings must not be covered or blocked. Trim panels or surrounds must not seal ventilation openings in
the fi replace.
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