Monessen Hearth MJ27PR, MJ27NR operating instructions Important Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INSTALLER

Please leave these instructions with the appliance.

OWNER

Please retain these instructions for future reference.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

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

•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 haz- ard 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 appli- ance.

4.Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance.

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

6.Installation and repair should be done by a quali- fied service person.

7.To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, an un- vented gas heater should be cleaned before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control compart- ments, 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 the latest revision of ANSI Z21.11.2-2007 Unvented Heaters and also complies with ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Vented Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. State and local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration. Check your state or local codes. For vented operation, see “Vented Instructions” in this manual.

11.Do not install the heaters in a bathroom or bed- room.

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. Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner flame pat- terns. 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 recom- mended to minimize the use of candles, incense, etc. while the vent-free appliance is in operation.

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