Important Safety Information - White Mountain Hearth VSM-18-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Installer: Please leave these instructions with the owner for
future reference.
This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60and CGA 2.26 Decora-
tive Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning
Fireplaces. Do not burn wood or solid fuels in a fireplace where
a decorative gas log set is installed. This appliance is for
installation only in a solid fuel burning fireplace, masonry
fireplace or manufactured fireplace.
WARNING: Any modification to this gas log set or to controls
can be dangerous. Improper installation or use of the gas log set
can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
1. Please follow all local codes regarding installation, com-
bustion and ventilation air or in the absence of local codes
follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1(U.S.
installation), or CAN/CGA-B149, Installation Code
(Canada installation).
DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED.
• Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
• 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 carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
• Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during
operation.
• During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping,
various components of this appliance are treated with
certain oils, films or bonding agents. These bonding
agents are not harmful but may produce annoying
smoke and smells as they are burned off during initial
operation of the appliance. This is a normal temporary
occurrence. A window should be opened during the
initial bake out period.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning
fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned
of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified
chimney cleaner.
• WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the
fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame
patterns.
• WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not approved for use with this
appliance.
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2. Proper installation, burner pan location and log placement
is important to achieve optimum look and performance of
your gas log set. The logs have been designed for easy
location and placement on the grate and must be followed
for proper operation.
3. Do not operate this log set with glass doors in the closed
position. A fireplace screen must be in place when the log
set is burning. Adequate combustion air must be provided
for proper venting. All flames should go up and out the top
of the firebox into the flue vent. If any flames float or curl
forward into the room do not operate appliance. Check
for an open flue and adequate combustion air into the
room. A damper clamp must be installed on the firebox
damper to maintain an open flue vent condition.
4. Young children must be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as the gas log while in operation. Do
not place stockings, clothing or any flammable material
above or near the fireplace.
5. Do not substitute or use materials other than those supplied
for use with the log set.
• Installation and repair should be done by a
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. The appliance
should be inspected before use and at least annually
by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning
may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding materials, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air passageways
of the appliance be kept clean.
• DO NOT put anything around the fireplace that will
obstruct the flow of ventilation air.
• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible material, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• A yearly examination and cleaning of the venting system
of the solid-fuel burning fireplace must be performed by
a qualified agency.
• DO make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners.
Clean and replace damaged parts.
• DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been under
water.
• Ne pas se servir de cet appareil s'il a été plongé dans l'eau,
complètement ou en partie. Appeler un technicien qualifié
pour inspecter l'appareil et remplacer toute partie du
système de contrôle et toute commande qui ont été
plongés dans l'eau.
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