Superior Fireplaces VRT4032ZEP Manual page 3

IMPORTANT: Read this owner's manual
carefully and completely before trying to
assemble, operate or service this fi replace.
Improper use of this fi replace can cause
serious injury or death from burns, fi re,
explosion, electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: Any change to this heater
or its controls can be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert,
heat exchanger insert or other accessory
not approved for use with this heater.
WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow
directly into the fi replace. Avoid any drafts
that alter burner fl ame patterns. Ceiling
fans can create drafts that alter burner
fl ame patterns. Altered burner patterns
can cause sooting.
WARNING: Do not place log scraps or
volcanic stone on burner.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance
should be located out of traffi c and away
from furniture and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other fl ammable
material on or near the appliance. Never
place any objects on the heater.
Fireplace front and screen become very
hot when running fi replace. Children and
adults should be alerted to the hazard of
high surface temperature and should stay
away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Fireplace will remain hot for a time after
shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before
touching.
900719-00C
SAFETY
Continued
Young children should be carefully super-
vised when they are in the same room with
the appliance. When using the hand-held
remote accessory, keep selector switch in
the OFF position to prevent children from
turning on burners with remote.
You must operate this heater with the
fi replace screen and hood in place before
running heater. The fi replace screen shall
have openings for introduction of combus-
tion air.
Keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other
fl ammable vapors and liquids.
Installation and repair should be done
by a qualifi ed service person. The ap-
pliance 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.
This appliance must be mounted on a fully
supported base extending the full width
and depth of the unit. The fi replace may be
located on or near conventional construc-
tion materials. However, if installed on
combustible materials, such as carpeting,
vinyl tile or other combustible material
other than wood fl ooring, the appliance
shall be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the
appliance.
Any safety screen, guard, or barrier re-
moved for servicing an appliance must
be replaced prior to operating the heater
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