Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater
Safety Information
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE TRYING TO AS- SEMBLE, OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS HEATER. IMPROPER USE OF THIS HEATER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM BURNS, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have the heater serviced. 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 influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Make certain you read and understand all Warnings. Keep this manual for reference.
It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.
1. Use only Natural Gas with JUVSRN, JUVSMN. Use | pages | |
only Propane with JUVSRP, JUVSMP. Do not use | 11. DO NOT operate this heater | |
any other fuels. | • where flammable liquids or vapors are used | |
2. Install only in accordance with the National Fuel | or stored | |
Gas Code, | • under dusty conditions. | |
3. Use only the installation instructions provided by | 12. The heater becomes very hot when operating. | |
the manufacturer for this appliance. Installation | ||
Alert children and adults to stay away from hot | ||
and repair should be done by a qualified service | ||
surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. The | ||
person. The appliance should be inspected before | ||
heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown. | ||
use and at least annually by a professional ser- | ||
Allow surface to cool before touching. | ||
vice person. More frequent cleaning may be | ||
13. Carefully supervise young children when they are | ||
required due to excessive lint from carpeting, | ||
in the room with the heater. | ||
bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control | ||
14. Do not use the heater if any part has been ex- | ||
compartments, burners and circulating air pas- | ||
posed to or under water. Immediately call a | ||
sageways of the appliance be kept clean. | ||
qualified service technician to inspect the room | ||
4. Warning: Any change to this heater or its con- | ||
heater and to replace any part of the control | ||
trols can be dangerous. DO NOT make modifica- | ||
system and any gas control which has been | ||
tions to any heater or associated parts. | ||
under water. | ||
5. DO NOT install this heater in a bedroom or | ||
15. DO NOT operate the heater if any log is broken or | ||
bathroom. | ||
damaged. | ||
6. Due to high surface temperatures, DO NOT install | ||
16. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing. Only | ||
this heater | ||
a qualified service person should service and | ||
• in a recreational vehicle, | ||
repair heater. | ||
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other | ||
17. DO NOT operate this appliance with the safety | ||
flammable objects are less than 36 inches from | ||
screen removed. If the safety screen is removed | ||
the front, top or sides of the heater, | ||
from the appliance for service or cleaning, it must | ||
• in high traffic areas, | ||
be replaced before operating the heater. | ||
• in windy or drafty areas. | ||
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7. DO NOT place clothing or other flammable mate- | High Altitude Derating | |
rial on or near the appliance. |
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Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are for eleva- | ||
8. DO NOT obstruct the top grille at all. Doing so will | ||
tions up to 4,500 feet (1370m). For elevations above 4,500 | ||
cause high levels of carbon monoxide that will | ||
feet (1370m) consult local building codes. Nuisance out- | ||
lead to death. | ||
ages may occur at altitudes above 4,500 feet (1370m) if | ||
9. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to | ||
dirt, dust, lint and/or cobwebs are allowed to accumulate | ||
operate properly. See Fresh Air Requirements on | ||
on burner and/or ODS pilot. Monthly inspection and clean- | ||
pages 6 and 7. | ||
ing is recommended for altitudes above 4,500 feet (1370m). | ||
10. If heater shuts off, heater may not have enough | ||
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fresh air ventilation. Provide more fresh air. If |
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heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting |
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