Valor Auto Companion Inc 739DVN Safety Information, General Safety Home Owner, Listing and Codes

Safety Information

NOTE: Always allow adequate clearance around air openings into the combustion chamber and maintain accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operation.

2.1 General Safety (Home Owner)

Cleaning. To clean the appliance, make sure it is off and cold. Then remove the logs and use a vacuum to clean the burner and air openings in the bottom and back of the appliance. Replace the logs.

Fire Extinguisher. Every home should have at least one fire extinguisher. An approved Class A-B-C extinguisher should be mounted on the wall near an exit and close to the appliance, but not so close that accessibility to the extinguisher could be blocked by a fire. Your local Fire Department can advise you concerning the most appropriate location.

Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home to ensure your safety. It should be located away from the gas appliance and close to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector manufacturer’s placement installation and maintenance instructions. Your local Fire Department may provide assistance in selecting smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. It is strongly recommended, for your family’s protection, that a carbon monoxide detector be placed in all homes that utilize gas in any form.

3.1 Planning Your Installation

Please note the following key points regarding the location of your appliance:

•A sufficient gas pressure is required to supply the unit with a minimum inlet pressure.

•Allow adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operation.

•Allow adequate clearance to combustibles and around air openings for combustion.

•A suitable power outlet is required to provide power when fitted with a fan.

3.2 Listing and Codes

The Valor model 739 is listed and certified for installation in the U.S.A. and Canada under the following standards:

•ANSI Z21.88-2005 / CSA 2.33-2005 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters.

•CAN/CGA-2.17-M91,Gas-Fired Appliances for Use at High Altitudes.

3.3 Installation Codes

This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes if any or, in the absence of local codes, follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN 1-B149.

2.2 Safety for the Installer

•Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection.

•Exercise extreme caution when using ladders or when on rooftops.

•Be aware of electric wiring locations in walls and ceilings.

•Use a back support when doing any heavy lifting.

2.3 Vent Safety

Venting must be installed according to local codes and good venting practices.

2.4 Electrical Code

These appliances, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.

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3.4 High Altitude Installation

When installing this appliance over 4,500 ft. (1,372

m)above sea level in Canada, the appliance must be properly de-rated and installed according to local codes; in the absence of local codes, it must be installed in accordance with CAN/CGA-B149. In the US, for installations above 2,000 ft., the appliance must be installed in accordance with the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54.