Safety Information - Vanguard FB36NCA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

VANGUARD
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) LOGMATE
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner's
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate, or service this firebox. Im-
proper use of this firebox can cause
serious injury or death from burns,
fire, explosion, electrical shock, or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
CAUTION: Carefully review
the instructions supplied with the
decorative type unvented room
heater for the minimum fireplace
size requirement. Do not install
the appliance in this firebox un-
less this firebox meets the mini-
mum dimensions required for the
installation.
WARNING: Any change to
this firebox or its controls can be
dangerous.
1. This firebox shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
2. Never install the firebox
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or
other flammable objects are less
than 42 inches from the front, top, or
sides of the firebox
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
3. Do not use this firebox as a wood-burn-
ing fireplace. Use only decorative
unvented room heaters (log sets).
4. Do not add extra logs or ornaments
such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock
wool. Using these added items can
cause sooting.
5. You must operate this fireplace with the
provided fireplace screen, hood, and
brick liner in place. Make sure these
parts are in place and screens are closed
before running firebox. The supplied
hood may not be replaced with a hood
which may be provided with a log
heater.
6. Do not allow fans to blow directly into
the firebox. Avoid any drafts that alter
burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner flame
patterns. Altered burner patterns can
cause sooting.
7. Do not use a blower insert, heat ex-
changer insert or other accessory not
approved for use with this heater. Do
not use blower accessory with Models
FB36NCA, NLFB36NC, or FB42NC.
Use only the provided hood, or appro-
priate polished brass hood accessory.
See Accessories on page 15.
8. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in
these fireboxes require fresh air venti-
lation to run properly. See Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation, pages 5
through 7.
9. Do not run firebox
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
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10. Do not use this firebox to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
11. Never place any objects in the firebox
or on logs.
12. Firebox front and screen becomes very
hot when running firebox. Keep chil-
dren and adults away from hot surfaces
to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fire-
box will remain hot for a time after
shut-down. Allow surfaces to cool be-
fore touching.
13. Carefully supervise young children
when they are in the room with firebox.
14. Turn firebox off and let cool before ser-
vicing. Only a qualified service person
should service and repair firebox.
15. Operating firebox above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
16. Do not use the firebox if it has been
under water due to the shock hazard that
could result with the blower accessary
(if installed) in place.
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