Superior VRL4543ZEN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 3

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat ex-
changer insert or other accessory not approved for
use with this heater.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
Do not place clothing or other flammable material
on or near the appliance. Never place any objects
on the heater.
Fireplaces become very hot when running fireplace.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard
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.
Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room with the appliance. When
using the hand-held control, keep selector switch in
the OFF position to prevent children from turning on
burners with remote control.
Keep the appliance area clear and free from combus-
tible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a professional
service person. More frequent cleaning may be re-
quired due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, etc. It is imperative that control compart-
ments, burners, and circulating air passageways of
the appliance be kept clean.
This appliance must be mounted on a fully supported
base extending the full width and depth of the unit. The
fireplace may be located on or near conventional con-
struction materials. However, if installed on combus-
tible materials, such as carpeting, vinyl tile or other
combustible material other than wood flooring, the
appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
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SAFETY
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1. WARNING: This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convert-
ible for use with other gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure.
Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP only).
3. 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
• leave the building immediately
• immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department
4. This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning fireplace. Use only
the logs provided with the fireplace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermicu-
lite, or rock wool. Using these added items can cause sooting.
Do not add lava rock around base. Rock and debris could fall into
the control area of fireplace.
7. This fireplace is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear
to smoke, turn off fireplace and call a qualified service person.
NOTE: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due
to log curing and fireplace burning manufacturing residues.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning
and Maintenance, Page 20.
9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar
products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these prod-
ucts may create a white powder residue within burner box or on
adjacent walls or furniture.
10. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This
fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh
air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, Page 5.
If fireplace keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, Page 23.
11. Do not run fireplace
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other
objects.
13. Do not use fireplace if any part has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to inspect the room fireplace
and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
14. Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only
a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace.
15. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause
pilot outage.
16. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel
tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity (propane/LP only).
17. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
18. The screen or any other part removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating this heater.
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