Vermont Casting VCPV18TN, VCPV10TN General Safety Information, Table of Contents, Precautions

Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater

General Safety Information

SAFETY: Accidents are always tragic, especially	•	This appliance is intended for supplemental heating.
because so many of them could have been prevented	•	Never install the heater in any of the following
with a little care and judgment. There are some basic		locations:
good practices we hope you will follow for safe use of		•	Recreational vehicles
your gas fired room heater.
		• Where curtains, furniture, clothing or other
IMPORTANT: Read this user’s manual carefully and			flammable objects are less than 36” from the
completely before trying to assemble, operate or			front, top or sides of the heater
service this heater. Improper use of this heater can		•	Fireplace
cause serious injury or death from burns, fire,		•	High traffic area
explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide
		•	Drafty areas
poisoning.
	•	This heater needs fresh, outside air for ventilation to
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resembles
		run properly. This heater has an oxygen depletion
the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you		sensor (ODS) pilot light safety system. The ODS
have these signs, the heater may not be working		shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air/oxygen
properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced.
		content (18%) is available.
Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide
	•	Never run heater in confined space. Refer to Page 4.
than others. These include pregnant women, people
	•	If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the
		fresh, outside air. If heater keeps shutting off, have it
influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
		serviced.
Begin by ensuring proper installation and servicing.
	•	Do not run the heater where:
Follow the installation instructions provided with this
		• Flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
product. Have your heater installed by a qualified
		•	Dusty condition exists
technician. Have the installer show you where the gas
	•	Never place any objects on the heater.
supply shut off valve is located so that you know where
	•	Supervise children when they are in the same room
to shut off the gas to the heater. If the connections are
		with heater, never allow them to sit, stand or play on
not perfectly seated or tightened, you may have a leak
		or around the heater.
and therefore a faint gas smell.
	•	Make sure grille guard is in place before running
Finding a leak is not a DO-IT-YOURSELFprocedure.
		heater.
Some leaks can only be found with the main burner gas
	•	Do not use heater if any part has been under water.
on and this must be done by a qualified technician.
		Immediately call a qualified service technician to
WARNING:		inspect the room heater and to replace any part of
		the control system and any gas control which has
This appliance is for use with gas referenced on		been under water.
Rating Label. Field conversion is not permitted.
	•	Keep appliance area clear and free from combus-
		tible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors
		and liquids.
Precautions
	•	Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a
• Never use natural gas in a unit designed for lique-		qualified technician should service and repair heater.
fied petroleum gases.
• Never use liquefied petroleum gases in a unit
designed for natural gas.		Table of Contents
• Check all joints and connections. To avoid the	General Safety Information			2
danger of fire, accident or explosion, never check a	Specifications			3
potential gas leak with an open flame.	Installation			4
• The VCBV30, VCBV20, VCPV30 and VCPV18	Operating Instructions			8
heaters may not be installed in a bedroom or
	Troubleshooting			10
bathroom.
	Maintenance			11
• The VCBV10 and VCPV10 heaters may be
	Replacement Parts			12
installed in a bedroom, but not a bathroom.
	Accessories			15

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