Safety Information
During normal operation, the GF 400 DV Sebago gas stove will reach high surface temperatures. Therefore:
Due to the high operating temperatures, this appli- ance should be located out of traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns and/or clothing ignition.
Young children should be supervised while they are in the same room as the GF 400 DV Sebago gas stove.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be placed ON or NEAR the GF 400 DV Sebago gas stove. Surveiller les enfants. Garder les vetements, les meubles, l’essence ou autres liquides a vapeur inflammables loin de l’appareil.
NEVER store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the GF 400 DV Sebago gas stove.
Never burn any other materials in your GF 400 DV Sebago gas stove, it is strictly designed for use with natural gas or propane fuel ONLY.
·Any safety screen, glass or guard removed for servic- ing the appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
Location
In selecting a location for the stove, consider the following points:
1)Heat distribution
2)Vent termination requirements
3)Gas supply line routing
4)Traffic areas, furniture, draperies, etc.
The GF 400 DV Sebago may be located on or near conventional construction materials, however, proper clearance to combustibles must be maintained in order to provide adequate air circulation around the appliance. Also, it is important to provide adequate access around the stove for servicing and proper operation.
The clearance and hearth specifications listed in this manual are the minimum requirements for combustible material. A combustible material is anything that can burn (i.e. sheet rock, wall paper, wood, fabrics etc.). These surfaces are not limited to those that are visible and also include materials that may be located behind non- combustibles.
If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a
material, consult your local fire officials. Remember, “Fire Resistant” materials are considered combustible: they are difficult to ignite, but will burn. Also,
Hearth Requirements
The GF 400 DV Sebago gas stove CANNOT be installed directly on carpeting, vinyl, linoleum or Pergo®.
If this appliance will be installed on any combustible material OTHER THAN WOOD, a floor pad must be installed that is either metal or wood, or a listed hearth pad. This floor protection must extend the full width and depth of the appliance. It is not necessary to remove carpeting, vinyl or linoleum from underneath the floor protection. See fig. 1.
Figure 1. Minimum Hearth Protection.
14”
(356 mm)
27”
(686 mm)
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