Safety Information - HearthRite HVF2R18N-2 User's Manual And Operating Instructions

Vent-free gas log heater

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Improper adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or installation of this heater or its controls

can cause death or serious injury.

Read the following instructions and precautions in User's Information Manual provided with this

heater.

WARNING

set may not be working properly. Get fresh air immediately, and have the log set serviced. Some people

are more affected by carbon monoxide than others: pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease,

people who are anemic, those under the influence of alcohol, and those living in high altitudes.

NATURAL AND PROPANE GAS: Natural and propane gases are odorless. An odor-making agent is added

to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may

be present even though no odor exists. Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this

manual for reference. It is your guide to operating this heater safely.

WARNING:

• Due to high temperatures, the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

• The heater becomes very hot when operating. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of

high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. The heater will re-

main hot for a time after shutoff.

• Allow surfaces to cool before touching.

• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the appliance.

• Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the heater. Never place any objects in the

heater.

• Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The heater should be inspected

before use and at least annually by a professional 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 heater be kept clean.

• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater.

• Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

• Do not use any accessories not approved for use with this heater.

• Keep the heater area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors

and liquids.

• This appliance is intended for supplemental heating.

W ARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Fuels used in gas-fired heaters and the products of

combustion of such fuels contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm. This product contains chemicals, including lead and lead compounds, known

to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information

go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Wash hands after handling.