Important Safety Information - Vermont Castings ICFDV40LNTSC Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INSTALLER
Please leave these instructions with the appliance.
WARNING:
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This fi replace is a vented product. This fi replace must be
properly installed by a qualifi ed service person. The glass
door must be properly seated and sealed. If this unit is not
properly installed by a qualifi ed service person with glass
door properly seated and sealed, combustion leakage can
occur.
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, the fi re-
place may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air
at once! Have the fi replace inspected and serviced by a
qualifi ed service person. 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 infl uence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless. An
odor-making agent is added to each of these gases. The
odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added
to these gases can fade. Gas may be present even though
no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep
this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper
operation of this fi replace.
1. Installation and repair should be done by a qualifi ed
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, et cetera. It is imperative that
control compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
2. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases unless a certifi ed
kit is used.
3. For propane/LP fi replace, do not place propane/LP
supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance
problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than
100 lbs. capacity.
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Read this owner's manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate,
or service this fi replace.
Any change to this fi replace or its controls can be dangerous.
Improper installation or use of this fi replace can cause serious injury or death from
fi re, burns, explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.
OWNER
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
4. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply.
• do not try to light any appliance.
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building .
• immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
5. Never install the fi replace
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other fl amma-
ble objects are less than 36" from the front, top, or
sides of the fi replace
• in high traffi c areas
• in windy or drafty areas
6. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffi c and away from furniture and
draperies.
7. This fi replace reaches high temperatures. Children
and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high
surface temperature and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot
for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before
touching.
8. Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the same room as the appliance.
Toddlers, young children and others may be sus-
ceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical
barrier is recommended if there are at risk individ-
uals in the house. To restrict access to a fi replace
or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep
toddlers, young children and other at risk individ-
uals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
9. Clothing or other fl ammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
10. Do not modify fi replace under any circumstances. Any
parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to
operating fi replace.
11. Turn fi replace off and let cool before servicing, install-
ing, or repairing. Only a qualifi ed service person should
install, service, or repair the fi replace. Have burner
system inspected annually by a qualifi ed service person.
ICFDV40 Fireplace Insert
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