Important Safety Information - Empire Comfort Systems DVC20IN31-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Read and follow these safety precautions prior to operat-
ing this appliance. Failure to follow these precautions may
result in death, injury, or property damage.
Safety Precautions
Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate the
appliance to ensure it is venting properly.
Do not operate this appliance without the glass door
installed.
If the glass used in your fireplace is cracked or damaged in
any way, it should be replaced only with a complete glass
frame assembly from Empire. See parts list on Pages 45 to
47 for ordering.
Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed,
cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done
by a licensed or qualified service person.
• 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 temperature 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. Toddlers, young children,
and others may be susceptible to accidental contract burns.
A physical barrier is recommended if there are at-risk
individuals in the house. To restrict access to a fireplace
or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers,
young children, and other at-risk individuals out of the room
and away from hot surfaces.
• Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed to service an
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
• If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be
replaced with the manufacturer's barrier for this appliance.
• Only trim kit(s) supplied by the manufacturer shall be used in
the installation of this appliance.
• A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall
be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
• Only doors certified with the appliance shall be used.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
• 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 material, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of
the appliance be kept clean.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
• 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.
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