Important Safety Information - Vermont Castings 0004050 Installation & Operating Manual

Stardance® Vent-Free Gas Heater
Installation & Operating Instructions

Important Safety Information

In order to ensure safe and effective installation, this unit must be
installed only by a qualified agency, individual, firm, corporation
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 serious 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 information. 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 Propane
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 appliance 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 compartments, 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 bathroom.
6. Due to high surface temperatures, DO NOT install this heater
• in a recreational vehicle,
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable
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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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.
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 appliance
must be replaced, it must be replaced with a wire of at least
105°F temperature rating.
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