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Important safety instructions

Do not attempt to install or operate this appliance
until you have read the safety instructions in this
manual. Safety items throughout this manual are
labelled with a Danger, Warning, or Caution based
on the risk type.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.

Important safety instructions

IMPORTANT

Indicates installation, operation, or
maintenance information which is important
but not hazard-related.
Child safety
Packing materials:
• Packingcartonscoveredwithrugs,bedspreads,
plastic sheets, or stretch wrap may become
airtight chambers and can quickly cause
suffocation.
• Removetheprotectivelmcoveringtheappliance
before putting it into operation.
• Destroy or recycle the appliance’s
carton, plastic bags, and any
other exterior wrapping material
immediately after the product is
unpacked. Children should never play
with these items. Danger of suffocation!

IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION AND
USE.
INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH ALL
LOCAL CODES.
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the
LocalElectricalInspector’suse.
INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with
this appliance for the owner.
OWNER: Please retain these instructions for
future reference.

DANGER

Always switch off the electricity supply at the
mains during installation and maintenance
such as for light bulb replacement.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons, observe the following:
• FORRESIDENTIALUSEONLY.
• Use this appliance only in the manner
intended by the manufacturer. If you have
questions, contact the manufacturer.
• Installationworkandelectricalwiringmust
be done by qualified person(s) in accordance
with a ll applicable codes & standards,
including fire-rated construction.
• Sufcient air is needed for proper
combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning
equipment to prevent back-drafting. Follow
the heating equipment manufacturers
guideline and safety standards such
as those published by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), the
American Society for Heating, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE),
and the local code authorities.
• Whencuttingordrillingintowallorceiling,
do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities (e.g. gas pipes).
• Ductedsystemsmustalwaysbevented to
the outdoors.

WARNING

• Beforeservicingorcleaningtheunit,switch
power off at service panel and lock service
panel disconnecting means to prevent
power from being switched on accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means
cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag,
to the service panel.

CAUTION

For general ventilating use only. DO NOT use
to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials or
vapors.

CAUTION

To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust
air, be sure to duct air outside – do not vent
exhaust air into spaces within walls, ceilings,
attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
Important safety instructions Finding information
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