Important Safety And Warning Information - Lennox Elite Series Care And Operation Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY AND
WARNING INFORMATION
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND UNDER-STAND
THESE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR
SAFETY.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Refer to
this manual. For assistance or
additional information consult
a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING
Do not attempt to alter or modify
the construction of the appliance
or its components. Any modi-
fication or alteration may void
the warranty, certification and
listings of this unit.
WARNING
These fireplace Inserts are
vented heaters. Do not burn
wood or other material in these
appliances.
WARNING
Failure to comply with the instal-
lation and operating instructions
provided in this document will
result in an improperly installed
and operating appliance, voiding
its warranty. Any change to this
appliance and/or its operating
controls is dangerous. Improper
installation or use of this appli-
ance can cause serious injury or
death from fire, burns, explosion
or carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning are similar to the flu
with headaches, dizziness and/or
nausea. If you have these signs,
obtain fresh air immediately.
Have the appliance serviced
by a qualified technician as it
may not be operating correctly.
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 influ-
ence of alcohol, and those at high
altitudes.
WARNING
Do not place clothing or other
flammable materials on or near
this appliance.
AVERTISSEMENT
Surveiller les enfants. Garder les
vêtements, les meubles, l'essence
ou autres liquides à vapeur inflam-
mables loin de l'appareil.
WARNING
Children and adults should be
alerted to the hazards of high
surface temperatures. Use cau-
tion around the appliance to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully
supervised when they are in the
same room as the appliance.
Do not attempt to touch the front
enclosure glass with your hands
while the fireplace is in use.
Note: An Optional Screen Panel for
the glass is available (see Page
13 for ordering information).
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
WARNING
Do not use these appliances if
any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified,
professional service technician
to inspect the appliances and to
replace any parts of the control
system and any gas controls
which have been under water.
AVERTISSEMENT
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 rem-
placer toute partie du système de
contrôle et toute commande qui
ont été plongés dans l'leau.
IMPORTANT
• Provide adequate clearances
around air openings and
adequate accessibility clear-
ance for service and proper
operation.
• Never obstruct the front open-
ings of the appliance.
• Due to high temperatures of
these appliances, adequate
clearances need to be main-
tained from furniture, draper-
ies and other combustibles.
Locate furniture and window
coverings accordingly. The
recommended clearance zone
from the front of the appliance
to combustibles is 36 inches
(914 mm). Maintain all other
clearances as outlined in the
Installation Manual.
• These appliances are designed
as supplemental heaters.
Therefore, it is advisable to
have an alternate heat source
when installed in a dwell-
ing.