Desa VMH26TNC, VMH26TPC installation manual Safety Information

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SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION

Manual backgroundWARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this fireplace. Im- proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, elec- trical shock, and carbon mon- oxide poisoning.

Manual backgroundDANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of car- bon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head- aches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace 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.

Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to these gases. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warn- ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace.

Manual background WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

Manual backgroundWARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.

Manual background WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert, or other accessory not approved for use with this fire- place.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furni- ture and draperies.

Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects in the fireplace.

Fireplace front and screen be- come very hot when running fire- place. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fire- place will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young chil- dren when they are in the room with fireplace.

You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen and hood in place. Make sure fire- place screen is in place before running fireplace.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma- terials, gasoline, and other flam- mable vapors and liquids.

1.This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli- ance 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 only).

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Desa VMH26TNC, VMH26TPC installation manual Safety Information