Monessen Hearth SBV400, SBV500, BBV400 manual Important Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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 fireplace must be properly installed by a qualified service person.

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with head- aches, 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 quali- fied service person. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.

Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless. An odor- making agent is added to each of these gases. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to these gases can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.

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 indi- cated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified 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 neighborʼs phone. Follow the gas supplierʼs instructions.

4.Never install the fireplace

•in a recreational vehicle

•where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable 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 from hot surfaces to avoid burns or cloth- ing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before 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 let cool before servicing, install- ing, or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service, or repair the fireplace. Have burner system inspected annually by a qualified service person.

9.You must keep control compartments, burners, and cir- culating air passages clean. More frequent cleaning may be needed due to excessive lint and dust from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc. Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning fireplace.

10.Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service person. If needed, have venting system cleaned or repaired. See Cleaning and Maintenance, page 32.

11.Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapor and liq- uids. Do not run fireplace where these are used or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around fireplace.

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