UVS27
Installation & Operating Instructions
In order to ensure safe and effective installation, this unit must be installed only by a qualified agency, individual, firm, corporation or company that is experienced in the instal- lation, repair and servicing of this type of appliance and is familiar with the building codes and installation techniques appropriate in your area. Contact your hearth products dealer or local gas supplier for the name of a qualified ser- vice person.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all gas fittings and installation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed gas fitter or licensed plumber.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or ser- vice this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or loss of life. This manual contains impor- tant user information. Keep this manual with the heater after installation is complete.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1.Use only Natural Gas with UVS27RN/MN. Use only Propane with UVS27RP/MP. Do not use any other fuels.
2.Install only in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code,
3.Use only the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer for this appliance. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified installer, preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified. The appliance should be inspected 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 compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the ap- pliance be kept clean.
4.WARNING: Any change to this heater or its con- trols can be dangerous. DO NOT make modifica- tions to any heater or associated parts.
5.DO NOT install this heater in a bedroom or bath- room.
6.Due to high surface temperatures, DO NOT install this heater
•in a recreational vehicle,
•where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top or sides of the heater,
•in high traffic areas,
•in windy or drafty areas.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
MAY LEAD TO DEATH!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have the heater serviced. 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.
7.DO NOT place clothing or other flammable mate- rial on or near the appliance.
8.DO NOT obstruct the top grille at all. Doing so will cause high levels of carbon monoxide that will lead to death.
9.This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to operate properly. See Fresh Air Requirements on pages 6 and 7.
10.If heater shuts off, heater may not have enough fresh air ventilation. Provide more fresh air. If heater keeps shutting off, refer to Troubleshoot- ing.
11.DO NOT operate this heater
•where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
•under dusty conditions.
12.The heater becomes very hot when operating. Alert children and adults to stay away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. The heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.
13.Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with the heater.
14.Do not use the heater if any part has been ex- posed to or under water. Immediately call a quali- fied service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
15.DO NOT operate the heater if any log is broken or damaged.
16.Turn heater off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.
17.DO NOT operate this appliance with the safety screen removed. If the safety screen is removed from the appliance for service or cleaning, it must be replaced before operating the heater.
NOTE: If any of the original wire as supplied with the ap- pliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with a wire of at least 105°F temperature rating.
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