Important Safety Information - Vermont Castings Intrepid INDVRBDSB Installation & Operating Manual

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Important Safety Information

A. Massachusetts Safety Information
The Intrepid DV Direct Vent Room Heater, Model Nos.
INDVRBDSB, INDVRCBSB,INDVR-IFT-CB, & INDVR-
IFT-BD, is a vented gas appliance listed to the ANSI Standard
Z21.88-2019 and CSA 2.33-2019 for Vented Room Heaters,
and CSA 2.17-M91, Gas-Fired Appliances For Use at High
Altitudes.
The installation of the Intrepid DV Direct Vent Room Heater
must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54
— latest edition
and CSA B-149.1 Installation Code. (EXCEPTION:
Do not derate this appliance for altitude. Maintain the manifold
pressure at 3.5 inches w.c. for Natural Gas and 10 inches w.c. for
LP gas at maximum input.)
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 certified kit is used.
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization
equipment or accessories, and repair and servicing of
equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency,
preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified. The term "qualified
agency" means any individual, firm, corporation, or company
that either in person or through a representative is engaged
in and is responsible for (a) installation or replacement of gas
piping, or (b), the connection, installation, repair, or servicing
of equipment, who is experienced in such work, familiar
with all precautions required, and has complied with all the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
The Intrepid DV Direct Vent Room Heater should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualified service agency.
It is imperative that control compartments, burners, and
circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
The Intrepid DV Direct Vent Room Heater and its individual shut-
off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of
1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
The Intrepid DV Direct Vent Room Heater must be isolated from the
gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system
at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig.
An accessible tap is located above the pilot/On-Off knob for checking
the inlet pressure.
'Direct Vent' describes a sealed combustion system in which
incoming outside air for combustion and outgoing exhaust enter
and exit through two separate concentric passages within the same
sealed vent system. The system does not use room air to support
combustion. The Direct Vent system permits the gas appliance to
be vented directly to the outside atmosphere through the side of the
house or vertically through the roof. Conventional venting systems
(Natural Vent) take air from the room for combustion and vent the
exhaust vertically through the roof to the atmosphere.
This appliance is approved for bedroom installations in the U.S.
and Canada.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
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WARNING: Operation of this heater when not connected to a
properly installed and maintained venting system can result in
carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death.
The Intrepid DV Direct Vent Room Heater, when installed, must
be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
70, (latest edition), or of the current Canadian Electrical Code C22.1.
Due to high temperatures this appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
WARNING: This appliance is hot while in operation. Keep
children, clothing, and furniture away. Contact may cause
burns or ignition of combustible materials.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high
surface temperatures 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 contact burns. A
physical barrier is recommended if there are at risk individuals
in the house. To restrict access to a stove 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.
A barrier is 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.
If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced
with the manufacturer's barrier for this appliance.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
Any safety screen, glass or guard removed for servicing an
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed. The installation must include adequate accessibility
and clearance for servicing and proper operation.
WARNING: Do not operate the Room Heater with the glass panel
removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the panel should
be done by a licensed or qualified service person.
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.
Do not burn wood, trash or any other material for which this
appliance was not designed. This appliance is designed to
burn either natural gas or propane only.
This gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue
serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing
controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous
operation.
Verify proper operation after servicing.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, nor for purpose of resale, from
the manufacturer.
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