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12.Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet (1,371 m) could cause pilot outage.

13.To prevent performance problems, do not usepropane/LPfueltankoflessthan100lbs. (45 kg) capacity.

14.Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.

15.Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

Local Codes

Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts.

Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.

Vent-free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Unpacking

1.Remove heater from carton.

2.Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment.

3.Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly return to where you bought heater.

Product

Identification

Control Knob

Ignitor Button

Grill

Guard

Plaque

Front Panel

Heater Cabinet

Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Heater

Product Features

Safety Device

This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.

Piezo Ignition System

This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system re- quires no matches, batteries or other sources to light heater.

Thermostatic Heat Control

Thermostat models have a thermostat sens- ing bulb and a control valve. This results in the greatest heater comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills.

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