Important Safety Information - Vermont Castings DFS3224A Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

INSTALLER
Please leave these instructions with the owner.
Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this vent-free gas heater.
• Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
• Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fi re,
burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fi replace. Avoid any drafts that alter
burner fl ame patterns.
• Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory, not approved
for use with this heater where applicable.
1. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should 1. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should
be located out of traffi c and away from furniture
and draperies.
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard 2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard
of high surface temperature and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
3. Young children should be carefully supervised when 3. Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room with the appliance.
4. Do not place clothing or other fl ammable material 4. Do not place clothing or other fl ammable material
on or near the appliance.
5. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing 5. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
an appliance, must be replaced prior to operating
the heater.
6. Installation and repair should be done by a qualifi ed 6. Installation and repair should be done by a qualifi ed
service person.
7. To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, an unvented 7. To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, an unvented
gas heater should be cleaned before use and at least
annually by a professional 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 be kept clean.
8. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the fl u with
headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these
signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Have the heater
serviced as it may not be operating properly.
9. The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.l/NFPA54.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

OWNER
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT
10. This unit complies with ANSI Z21.11.2-2001 Unvented
Heaters.
11. Do not install the heaters in a bathroom or bedroom.
12. Correct installation of the ceramic fi ber logs, proper
location of the heater, and annual cleaning are necessary
to avoid potential problems with sooting. Sooting,
resulting from improper installation or operation,
can settle on surfaces outside the fi replace. See log
placement instructions for proper installation.
13. Avoid any drafts that alter burner fl ame patterns. Do not
allow fans to blow directly into fi replace. Do not place
a blower inside burn area of fi rebox. Ceiling fans may
create drafts that alter burner fl ame patterns. Sooting
and improper burning will occur.
14. Caution: Candles, incense, oil lamps, etc. produce
combustion byproducts including soot. Vent-free
appliances will not fi lter or clean soot produced by
these types of products. In addition, the smoke and/or
aromatics (scents) may be reburnt in the vent-free
appliance which can produce odors. It is recommended
to minimize the use of candles, incense, etc. while the
vent-free appliance is in operation.
15. This is an unvented gas-fi red heater. It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided. See page 10.
16. Keep room area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other fl ammable vapors and
liquids.
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