Valor PORTRAIT 530IN Installation Manual page 5

Fireplace Safety
• Clothing or fl ammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
Glass window
WARNING
Do not operate this appliance with the
glass front removed, cracked, or broken.
Replacement of the glass front should
be performed by a licensed or qualified
service person. Do not strike or slam the
glass front.
• The glass front assembly must be in place and sealed
before the unit can be placed into safe operation.
• The glass front assembly must only be replaced as a
complete unit, as supplied by the fi replace manufac-
turer. No substitute material may be used.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners on the glass front as-
sembly. Do not attempt to clean the glass front when
it is hot.
Venting
• This unit must be used with a vent system as de-
scribed in this manual. No other vent system or com-
ponents may be used.
• Never obstruct the fl ow of combustion and ventilation
air. Keep the front of the appliance clear of all obsta-
cles and materials for servicing and proper operation.
• This gas fi replace and vent assembly must be vented
directly to the outside and must never be attached to
a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning ap-
pliance. Each gas appliance must use a separate vent
system. Common vent systems are prohibited.
Intended use
• This appliance is designed and approved as a supple-
mental heater and provides the potential for most
energy conservation when used while attended. The
use of an alternate primary heat source is advisable.
• This unit is not for use with solid fuel.
• Do not use this heater as a temporary source of heat
during construction.
Installation and Servicing
• Installation and repair should be done by a qualifi ed
service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a professional
service person. More frequent cleaning might be
required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, et cetera. It is imperative that control com-
partments, burners, and circulating air passageways
of the appliance be kept clean.
• Do not use this appliance is any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control that has been
under water.
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