Valor 650JN Homeowner's Manual page 5

Safety and your fireplace
Barrier Screen and Safety
• A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from
the hot viewing glass is provided with this appli-
ance and must be installed for the protection of
children and other at-risk individuals.
• Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for
servicing an appliance, must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.
• If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier must
be replaced with the manufacturer's barrier for
this appliance.
Initial and annual inspection
• The appliance and venting system should be in-
spected before initial use and at least annually
by a professional service person.
• Installation and repair should be performed by
a qualifi ed service person.
• Do not use this appliance if 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.
Intended use
• This appliance is designed and approved as a
supplemental heater to be used while attended.
The use of an alternate primary heat source is
advisable.
• This unit is not for use with solid fuel.
Maintenance
• More frequent cleaning might be required due to
excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
etc. It is imperative that control compartments,
burners, and circultaing air passageways of the ap-
pliance be kept clean.
• Keep the unit's control compartment, burner, and
circulating air passageways clean to enable ad-
equate combustion and ventilation air.
• Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to
ensure that no debris, plants, trees, or shrubs are
interfering with air fl ow.
Venting
• This unit must be used with a vent system as
described in the installation manual. No other vent
system or components may be used.
• Never obstruct the fl ow of combustion and venti-
lation air. Keep the front of the appliance clear of
all obstructions for optimal operation and ease of
servicing.
• This unit must be vented directly outside and must
never be attached to a chimney serving a separate
solid fuel burning appliance. Each gas appliance
must use a separate vent system. Common vent
systems are prohibited.
5