Installation And Operating Instructions; Important Safety Information - Vermont Castings stardance 0004050 Owner's Manual

In order to ensure safe and effective installation, this unit must
be installed only by a qualified agency, individual, firm, corpora-
tion or company that is experienced in the installation, 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 service 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 service
this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause seri-
ous 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 important user infor-
mation. 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 model 4050. Use only Pro-
pane with model 4051. Do not use any other fuels.
2. Install only in accordance with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54-latest edition. (Exception:
Do not derate this appliance for altitude. This appli-
ance has been tested and listed for use in altitudes
up to 10,000 feet.)
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 com-
partments, burners and circulating air passageways
of the appliance be kept clean.
4. WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls
can be dangerous. DO NOT make modifications 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 flam-
mable objects are less than 36 inches from the
front, top or sides of the heater,
• in high traffic areas,
• in windy or drafty areas.
7. DO NOT place clothing or other flammable material
on or near the appliance.
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Installation & Operating Instructions
Stardance® Vent-Free Gas Heater
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.
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. Refer to Fresh Air Requirements on
Page 7.
10. This heater shall not be installed in a room or space
unless the required volume of indoor combustion air
is provided by the method described in the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International
Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes.
10. If heater shuts off, heater may not have enough fresh
air ventilation. Provide more fresh air. If heater keeps
shutting off, refer to Troubleshooting.
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 exposed
to or under water. Immediately call a qualified 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 appli-
ance must be replaced, it must be replaced with a wire of
at least 105°F temperature rating.
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