Important Safety Information - Vermont Castings NBST27 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INSTALLER
Please leave these instructions with the appliance.
IMPORTANT:
Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this vent-free gas heater.
WARNING:
• Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
• Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fi re, burns,
explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fi replace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner fl ame
patterns.
• Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory, not approved for use with
this heater where applicable.
1. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffi c and away from furniture and
draperies.
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard
of high surface temperature and should stay away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
3. Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room with the appliance.
4. Do not place clothing or other fl ammable material
on or near the appliance.
5. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
an appliance, must be replaced prior to operating
the heater.
6. Installation and repair should be done by a qualifi ed
service person.
7. To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, an unvented
gas heater should be cleaned 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 compartments, burners
and circulating air passageways be kept clean.
8. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the fl u with
headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these
signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Have the heater
serviced as it may not be operating properly.
9. The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.l/NFPA54.
10. This unit complies with ANSI Z21.11.2 Unvented Heat-
ers, latest edition and also complies with ANSI Z21.60
Decorative Vented Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning
Fireplaces, latest edition. State and local codes may
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NBST27 Unvented Gas Log Set
OWNER
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
only allow operation of this appliance in a vented con-
fi guration. Check your state or local codes. For vented
operation, see "Vented Instructions" in this manual.
11. Do not install the heaters in a bathroom or bedroom.
12. Correct installation of the ceramic fi ber logs, proper
location of the heater, and annual cleaning are neces-
sary to avoid potential problems with sooting. Sooting,
resulting from improper installation or operation, can
settle on surfaces outside the fi replace. See log place-
ment instructions for proper installation.
13. Avoid any drafts that alter burner fl ame patterns. Do not
allow fans to blow directly into fi replace. Do not place
a blower inside burn area of fi rebox. Ceiling fans may
create drafts that alter burner fl ame patterns. Sooting
and improper burning will occur.
14. Caution: Candles, incense, oil lamps, etc. produce
combustion by-products including soot. Vent-free
appliances will not fi lter or clean soot produced by
these types of products. In addition, the smoke and/or
aromatics (scents) may be reburnt in the vent-free
appliance which can produce odors. It is recommended
to minimize the use of candles, incense, etc. while the
vent-free appliance is in operation.
15. This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provi-
sions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must
be provided. Refer to Page 5
16. 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.
17. Keep room area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other fl ammable vapors and
liquids.
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