IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION | BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces |
INSTALLER
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OWNER
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WARNING
•Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace.
•Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.
•Improper installation or use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.
This fireplace is a decorative gas appliance. This fire- place must be properly installed by a qualified service person.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flue with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air at once! Have the fireplace inspected and serviced by a qualified service person. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung dis- ease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless. An
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace.
1.This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certi- fied kit is used.
2.For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/ LP supply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
3.If you smell gas:
•shut off gas supply
•do not try to light any appliance
•do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building
•immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh- bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc- tions.
4.Never install the fireplace:
•in a recreational vehicle
•where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flam- mable objects are less than 42” from the front, top or sides of the fireplace
•in high traffic areas
•in windy or drafty areas
5.This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away form hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool be- fore touching.
6.Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace.
7.Do not modify fireplace under any circumstances. Any parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating fireplace.
8.Turn fireplace off and allow to cool before servic- ing, installing or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service or repair the fireplace. Have burner system inspected annually by a quali- fied service person.
9.You must keep control compartments, burners and circulating air passages clean. More frequent clean- ing may be needed due to excessive lint and dust form carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc. turn off the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning fire- place.
10.Have venting system inspected annually by a quali- fied service person. If needed, have venting system cleaned or repaired. Refer to Cleaning and Mainte- nance, Page 24.
11.Keep the area around your fireplace clear of com- bustible materials, gasoline and other flammable va- por and liquids. Do not run fireplace where these are used or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around fireplace.
12.Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
13.Never place anything on top of fireplace.
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