NVC Series
Installation & Operating Instructions
This gas appliance should be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with local building codes and with current
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all gas fitting and installation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed gas fitter or licensed plumber.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1.This appliance gives off high temperatures and should be located out of high traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies.
2.Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of the high surface temperatures of this appliance and should stay away to avoid burns or ignition of clothing.
3.Children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as your appliance.
4.Under no circumstances should this appliance be modi- fied. Parts having to be removed for servicing should be replaced prior to operating this appliance again.
5.Installation and any repairs to this appliance should be carried out by a qualified service person. A professional service person should be contacted to inspect this appli- ance annually. Make it a practice to have all of your gas appliances checked annually. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excess lint and dust from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
6.Control compartments, burners and air passages in this appliance should be kept clean and free of dust and lint. Make sure that the gas valve and pilot light are turned off before you attempt to clean this unit.
7.The venting system (chimney) of this appliance should be checked at least once a year and if needed your venting system should be cleaned.
8.Keep the area around your appliance clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids. This appliance should not be used as a drying rack for clothing, nor should Christmas stockings or decorations be hung in the area of it.
9.Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appliance.
10.The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed in any way.
11.Whether the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood, this appliance must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
12.This appliance requires adequate ventilation and combus- tion air to operate properly.
13.this fireplace must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning fireplace.
14.When the fireplace is not in use it is recommended that the gas valve be left in the OFF position.
The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be discon- nected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home or mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes.
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 certified kit is used.
WARNING: Check with your electronics manufactur- er before installing a television or other electronic device above this fireplace.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
Remove any plastic from trim parts before turning the fireplace ON.
It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give off some expansion and/or contraction noises during the start up or cool down cycle. Similar noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for your gas fireplace to give off some odor the first time it is burned. This is due to the curing of the paint and any undetected oil used in the manufacturing process.
Please ensure that your room is well ventilated - open all windows.
It is recommended that your burn your fireplace for at least ten (10) continuous hours the first time you use it. If the optional fan kit has been installed, place the fan switch in the “OFF” position during this time.
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood- burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de- fects and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
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