Safety Information - Vermont Castings UVS27R Owner's Manual

Vermont Castings UVS27
IMPORTANT: READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE TRYING TO AS-
SEMBLE, OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS HEATER. IMPROPER USE OF THIS HEATER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH FROM BURNS, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND CARBON MONOXIDE POI-
SONING.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizzi-
ness or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have the
heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women,
people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Make certain you read and understand all Warnings. Keep this manual for reference.
1. Use only Natural Gas with UVS27RN or UVS27MN.
Use only Propane with UVS27RP or UVS27MP. Do
not use any other fuels.
2. Install only in accordance with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1-latest edition.
3. Use only the installation instructions provided by
the manufacturer for this appliance. Installation
and repair should be done by a qualified service
person. The appliance 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 compart-
ments, burners and circulating air passageways of
the appliance be kept clean.
4. Warning: Any change to this heater or its con-
trols can be dangerous. DO NOT make modifica-
tions to any heater or associated parts.
5. DO NOT install this heater in a bedroom or bath-
room.
6. Due to high surface temperatures, DO NOT install
this heater
• in a recreational vehicle,
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other
flammable objects are less than 36 inches from
the front, top or sides of the heater,
• in high traffic areas,
• in windy or drafty areas.
7. DO NOT place clothing or other flammable mate-
rial on or near the appliance.
8. DO NOT obstruct the top grille at all. Doing so will
cause high levels of carbon monoxide that will
lead to death.
9. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to
operate properly. See Fresh Air Requirements on
pages 6 and 7.
10. If heater shuts off, heater may not have enough
fresh air ventilation. Provide more fresh air. If
heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting
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Safety Information

WARNINGS
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH!
It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.
DANGER
pages 17-18.
11. DO NOT operate this heater
•
where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
•
under dusty conditions.
12. The heater becomes very hot when operating.
Alert children and adults to stay away from hot
surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. The
heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown.
Allow surface to cool before touching.
13. Carefully supervise young children when they are
in the room with the heater.
14. Do not use the heater if any part has been ex-
posed to or under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the room
heater and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been
under water.
15. DO NOT operate the heater if any log is broken or
damaged.
16. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing. Only
a qualified service person should service and
repair heater.
17. DO NOT operate this appliance with the safety
screen removed. If the safety screen is removed
from the appliance for service or cleaning, it must
be replaced before operating the heater.
High Altitude Derating
Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are for
elevations up to 4,500 feet (1370m). For elevations
above 4,500 feet (1370m) consult local building codes.
Nuisance outages may occur at altitudes above 4,500
feet (1370m) if dirt, dust, lint and/or cobwebs are
allowed to accumulate on burner and/or ODS pilot.
Monthly inspection and cleaning is recommended for
altitudes above 4,500 feet (1370m)