General Information; Safety Information - Jøtul GF 305 DV IPI Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

139843_A GF 305 DV IPI 8/17

3. General Information

THIS HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY.
The installation and repair of this appliance must be
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done by a qualified service person. Failure to properly
install and maintain this heater could result in an
unsafe or hazardous installation, which may result in
a fire, explosion, property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
This appliance should be inspected before use and
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at least annually. 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. See
Maintenance, page 36, for details.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
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CHIMNEY OR FLUE SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
The installation must conform to local codes. Your

local Jøtul dealer can assist you in determining
what is required in your area for a safe and legal
installation. Some areas require a permit to install
a gas burning appliance. Always consult your local
building inspector, or authority having jurisdiction, to
determine what regulations apply in your area.
CODE COMPLIANCE : Your local officials have final

authority in determining if a proposed installation
is acceptable. Any requirement that is requested by
the local authority having jurisdiction, that is not
specifically addressed in this manual, defaults to local
code. In the absence of local codes, the installation
requirements must comply with the current edition
of National codes. In the U.S., these requirements
are established in the National Fuel Code, ANSI
Z223.1.(NFPA 54) current edition. In Canada, the
codes have been established in CAN/CGA B149 Fuel
Installation Code, current edition..
DO NOT OPERATE THIS STOVE IF ANY PART HAS BEEN
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UNDER WATER. Call a qualified service technician to
inspect the heater and to replace any part of the con-
trol system and any gas control which may have been
under water.
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4. Safety Information

 Due to the high operating temperatures this appliance
should be located out of traffic and away from
furniture and draperies. Maintain proper clearance to
combustible mantels and fireplace trim.
 Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
 Young children should be supervised while they are
in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young
children and others may be susceptible to accidental
contact burns. A physical barrier, such as a child
guard, is recommended to be used if there are at-risk
individuals in the house. To restrict access to a fireplace
or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep
toddlers, young children and other at-risk individuals
out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
A safety barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns
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from the hot viewing glass is provided with this
appliance and shall remain installed for the protection
of children and other at-risk individuals.
If the barrier becomes damaged, the screen barrier
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must be replaced with Jøtul GF 305 Replacement Screen
157992, available from any Jøtul Authorized Dealer.
Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for

servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be
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placed on or near the fireplace.
 Never allow anyone to use the fireplace if they are
unfamiliar with its operation.
 NEVER store or use gasoline or any other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.
 Never burn any solid materials (wood, cardboard, paper,
coal, etc.) in this appliance. Use with natural gas or
propane fuel ONLY.
 Do not slam or strike the glass panel.
 This appliance is NOT for use with aftermarket glass doors.
 Wear gloves and safety glasses while installing or
performing maintenance procedures on this appliance.