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

Installer: Please leave these instructions with the owner for future
reference.
This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60and CGA 2.26 Decorative
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, combustion
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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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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