Monessen Hearth IDV380PVC, IDV490NVC, IDV490PVC Important Safety Information, Installer, Owner

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IDV380/IDV490 Fireplace Insert

INSTALLER

Please leave these instructions with the appliance.

OWNER

Please retain these instructions for future reference.

WARNING

•Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace.

•Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.

•Improper installation or use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.

This insert is a vented product. This insert must be properly installed by a qualified service person. The glass door must be properly seated and sealed. If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified service person with glass door prop- erly seated and sealed, combustion leakage can occur.

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the insert may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air at once! Have the insert inspected and serviced by a qualified service person. Some people are more affected by carbon monox- ide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence 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 insert.

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 certified kit is used.

2.For propane/LP insert, 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

•shut off gas supply.

•do not try to light any appliance.

•do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building .

•immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

4.Never install the insert

•in a recreational vehicle

•where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flam- mable objects are less than 36" from the front, top, or sides of the insert

•in high traffic areas

•in windy or drafty areas

5.This insert reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Insert 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 insert.

7.Do not modify insert under any circumstances. Any parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating insert.

8.Turn insert off and let cool before servicing, installing, or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service, or repair the insert. 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 insert.

10.Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service person. If needed, have venting system cleaned or repaired. Refer to Cleaning and Maintenance, Page 29.

11.Keep the area around your insert clear of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapor and liq- uids. Do not run insert where these are used or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around insert.

12.Do not use this insert to cook food or burn paper or other objects.

13.Never place anything on top of insert.

14.Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, card- board, etc.) in this insert. Use only the gas type indicated on rating plate.

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