SAFETY INFORMATION
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1.This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap- pliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
2.Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in- side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).
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
•if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department
4.This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom, unless installed as a vented appli- ance. See Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 12.
5.Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney flue may create and distribute soot within the house. Inspect chimney flue for damage. If damaged, repair flue and firebox before operating heater.
6.Do not burn
7.If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you operate heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace.
8.To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 26.
9.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 and furniture.
10.This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff sys- tem. The ODS shuts down the heater if enough fresh air is not available. See Air for Combus- tion and Ventilation, page 6. If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, page 28.
11.Do not run heater
•where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
•under dusty conditions
12.Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
13.Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
14.Do not operate heater if any log is broken. Do not operate heater if a log is chipped (dime- sized or larger).
15.Turn heater off and let cool before servicing, installing or repairing. Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position. Only a qualified service person should install, service or repair heater.
16.Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time.
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18.Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet may cause pilot outage.
19.To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb. capacity (propane/LP units only).
20.Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
State of Massachusetts: The installa- tion must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
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