Valor H6 Series Installation And Owner's Manual page 5

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SAFETY AND YOUR FIREPLACE
This manual and particularly the preceeding and following pages contain very important information regarding
the safe operation of your fi replace as well as maintenance instructions. Read carefully
fi replace and pay special attention to the safety warnings.
A heating gas appliance does require safe handling. For this reason, we very strongly recommend children are not
allowed to touch the fi replace or controls. Install a screen or barrier in front of the fi replace to protect your children
against severe burns.
This appliance is designed and approved as a supplemental heater and provides the potential for most
energy conservation when used while attended. The use of an alternate primary heat source is advisable.
WARNING
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EXTREMELY HOT!!!
• Read the safety information on pages 3 and
4 of this manual before operating your gas
heater.
• Some parts of your fi replace are extremely hot,
particularly the glass window.
• Do not let children touch the glass or any
parts of your fi replace even after it is turned
off as it is still hot.
• Use the barrier screen provided with the trim
or a gate to reduce the risk of severe burns.
• Keep the remote control handset out of reach
of children.
• Hot wall surfaces! The wall directly above the
fi replace is very hot when the fi replace heats.
It is constructed of non-combustible materials
and although safe, it may reach temperatures in
excess of 200º F depending on choice of trims
or optional accessories. DO NOT TOUCH! We
recommend installing the optional LDK Heat-
Shift Duct Kit when hot walls are a concern.
• Hot hearth/fl oor surface! The hearth or fl oor
directly in front of the fi replace is very hot when
the fi replace heats. Even if constructed of non-
combustible materials, and although safe, it
may reach temperatures in excess of 200º F
depending on choice of materials. Do not step
on it!
• • Some materials or items, although safe, may Some materials or items, although safe, may
discolor, shrink, warp, crack, peel, and so on discolor, shrink, warp, crack, peel, and so on
because of the heat produced by the fi replace. because of the heat produced by the fi replace.
Avoid placing candles, paintings, photos, and Avoid placing candles, paintings, photos, and
other items sensitive to heat other items sensitive to heat within 36 inches
(0.9 m) around the fi replace.
• • Solid wood fl ooring in front of the fi replace (if al- Solid wood fl ooring in front of the fi replace (if al-
lowed) may shrink during the heating season lowed) may shrink during the heating season
due to heat. due to heat.
Fireplace
Hearth
Do not put
furniture or other objects
in this space in front of
the fireplace:
36" (0.9 m)
WARNING
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HeatShift
Front outlet
Duct Kit:
Do not cover
or place items
in front of or
on top of
outlet(s)!
before operating your
Side outlet
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