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139987-C GI 645 DV and DV MV 6/21
4.0 Safety Information
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Due to the high operating temperatures, this appliance should
be located out of traffic and away from furniture, draperies,
etc. Maintain proper clearance to combustible mantels and
fireplace trim.
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high
surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
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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.
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An integrated safety screen is provided with this appliance
designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing
glass and must remain installed for the protection of children
and other at-risk individuals.
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If the safety screen becomes damaged, the screen shall be
replaced only with the Jøtul Screen Barrier part number
226508 (Steel Overlay Assembly) or 226363 (Cast Iron
Overlay Assembly).
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Any safety screen, glass panel, guard, or barrier removed for
servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
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Clothing or other flammable materials should not be placed
on or near the fireplace.
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NEVER allow anyone to use the fireplace if they are
unfamiliar with its operation.
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NEVER store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of the fireplace.
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NEVER burn any solid materials (wood, cardboard, paper,
coal, etc.) in this gas fireplace. Use with natural gas or
propane fuels ONLY.
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Do not slam or strike the glass panel.
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This appliance is NOT for use with aftermarket glass doors.
This appliance is approved for use only with the surround
panel options listed on page 4 of this manual.
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Wear gloves and safety glasses while installing or performing
maintenance procedures on this appliance.
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This fireplace insert is specifically designed for use with 3" and
4" diameter listed, flexible gas liners.
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Electrical Hazards
n This appliance requires 120 VAC power to
operate the blower.
n Be aware of electrical wiring locations
when cutting holes in walls and ceilings for
termination.
n The blower must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the current
ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code or
CSA C22.1-Canadian Electrical Code.
n The blower is supplied with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle.
DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE
GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE
PLUG.
n Always disconnect the power supply when
performing any service on the fireplace.
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