Monessen Hearth BUF400, BUF500 manual Important Safety Information

INSTALLER

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

OWNER

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IMPORTANT

Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate a vent-free gas heater in this firebox.

WARNING

•Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

•Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.

•Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.

•Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory, not approved for use with this heater where applicable.

1.Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

2.Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

3.Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the apli- ance.

4.Do not place clothing or other flammable mate- rial on or near the appliance.

5.Any safety screen or guard removed for ser- vicing an appliance, must be replaced prior to operating the heater.

6.Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person.

7.To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, an unvented gas heater should be cleaned before use at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpet- ing, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways be kept clean.

8.CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Have the heater serviced as it may not be operating properly.

9.The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National

Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.l/NFPA54.

10.This unit complies with ANSI Z21.91.2001 ventless firebox enclosures for gas-fired unvented decorative room heaters.

11.Do not install heater in a bathroom or bedroom.

12.Correct installation of the ceramic fiber logs, proper location of the heater, and annual cleaning are necessary to avoid potential problems with soot- ing. Sooting, resulting from improper installation or operation, can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace. See log placement instructions for proper installation.

13.Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace. Do not place a blower inside burn area of firebox. Ceil- ing fans may create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will occur.

14.Caution: Candles, incense, oil lamps, etc. produce combustion byproducts including soot. Vent-free appliances will not filter or clean soot produced by these types of products. In addition, the smoke and/or aromatics (scents) may be reburnt in the vent-free appliance which can produce odors. It is recommended to minimize the use of candles, incense, etc. while the vent-free appliance is in operation.

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