Important Safety Information - Monessen Hearth IDV SERIES IDV380NVC Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Please leave these instructions with the appliance.
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Read this owner's manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate,
or service this fireplace.
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Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.
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improper installation or use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from
fire, burns, explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.
This insert is a vented product. This insert must be properly
installed by a qualified service person. The glass door must
be properly seated and sealed. If this unit is not properly
installed by a qualified service person with glass door prop-
erly seated and sealed, combustion leakage can occur.
CARBON MONOxiDe POiSONiNG: Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches,
dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the insert
may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air at once!
Have the insert inspected and serviced by a qualified service
person. Some people are more affected by carbon monox-
ide 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.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless. An
odor-making agent is added to each of these gases. The
odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added
to these gases can fade. Gas may be present even though
no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep
this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper
operation of this insert.
1. 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.
. For propane/LP insert, do not place propane/LP supply
tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply
tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance problems,
do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100
lbs. capacity.
3. If you smell gas
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shut off gas supply.
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do not try to light any appliance.
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do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building .
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immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
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Please retain these instructions for future reference.
4. Never install the insert
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in a recreational vehicle
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where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flam-
mable objects are less than 36" from the front, top,
or sides of the insert
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in high traffic areas
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in windy or drafty areas
5. This insert reaches high temperatures. Keep children
and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Insert will remain hot for a time after
shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
6. Carefully supervise young children when they are in
the room with insert.
7. Do not modify insert under any circumstances. Any
parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to
operating insert.
8. Turn insert off and let cool before servicing, installing,
or repairing. Only a qualified service person should
install, service, or repair the insert. Have burner system
inspected annually by a qualified service person.
9. You must keep control compartments, burners, and
circulating air passages clean. More frequent cleaning
may be needed due to excessive lint and dust. Turn off
the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning insert.
10. Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified
service person. If needed, have venting system cleaned
or repaired. Refer to Cleaning and Maintenance, Page
9.
11. Keep the area around your insert clear of combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapor and liq-
uids. Do not run insert where these are used or stored.
Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on
or around insert.
1. Do not use this insert to cook food or burn paper or
other objects.
13. Never place anything on top of insert.
14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, card-
board, etc.) in this insert. Use only the gas type indicated
on rating plate.
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