General Information - Jøtul GF 370 DV MV Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

3. General Information

THIS HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED AND
MAINTAINED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
AGENCY.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THIS APPLIANCE OR
ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR
ALTERATION WILL VOID THE WARRANTY,
CERTIFICATION AND LISTING OF THIS
APPLIANCE.
WARNING: FAILURE TO POSITION THE PARTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIAGRAMS
HEREIN OR FAILURE TO USE ONLY PARTS
SPECIFICALLY APPROVED WITH THIS
APPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. The installation and repair of this appliance must be
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.
2. This appliance should be inspected before use and 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.
3. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket
permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) or
mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit
is used.
4. The installation must conform to local codes. Your local
Jøtul authorized 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.
In the absence of local codes, the installation
requirements must comply with the current National
codes. In the U.S., these requirements are established
in the National Fuel Code, ANSI Z223.1.(NFPA 54). In
Canada, the codes have been established in CAN/CGA
B149 Fuel Installation Code.
130102- 1 GF 370 DV MV 2/22
5. Do not operate this fireplace if any part of it has been
under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the heater and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control which has been under water.
6. Do not operate the fireplace with the glass front
removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass
should be done by a licensed or qualified service person.
Only remove glass for routine service. Always handle
glass carefully.
7. Notify your insurance company before proceding with
installation of this fireplace.
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE....
Fill in the information form on page 30.
The stove serial number will be found on
the shipping carton label and also on the
permanent rating plate attached inside the
valve compartment.
Use that page to maintain maintenance
records.
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