Stove Safety - Valor MADRONA MF28JN Installation Manual

Stove Safety

This manual contains very important information about the safe installation and operation of the stove. Read and
understand all instructions carefully before installing and operating the stove. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in possible fi re hazard and will void the warranty.
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WARNING: Extremely Hot!
Heat and fl ammability
• Some parts of the stove are extremely hot, particular-
ly the glass window. Use the barrier screen provided
with the trim or a gate to reduce the risk of severe
burns.
• The glass windows can exceed 500°F at full capacity.
• Always keep the appliance clear and free from com-
bustible materials, gasoline, and other fl ammable
vapors and liquids.
• Be aware of hot hearth/fl oor surface! The hearth or
fl oor directly in front of the stove can get very hot
when the stove heats. Even if constructed of non-
combustible materials, and although safe, it may
reach temperatures in excess of 250º F depending on
choice of materials. Do not step on it! Temperature
of hearth/fl oor surface will be reduced when barrier
screen is installed.
• Solid wood fl ooring in front of the stove (if allowed)
may shrink during the heating season due to heat.
• Some materials or items, although safe, may discolor,
shrink, warp, crack, peel, and so on because of the
heat produced by the stove. Avoid placing candles,
paintings, photos and other combustible objects
sensitive to heat or furniture within 36 inches (0.9 m)
around the stove.
• Due to its high temperature, the appliance should be
located out of traffi c areas and away from furniture
and draperies.
• Clothing or fl ammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
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Hearth
Do not put
furniture or other objects
in this space in front of
36" [0.9 m]
Barrier Screen and Safety
• Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for ser-
vicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operat-
ing the appliance
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperature 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 recom-
mended if there are at-risk individuals in the house.
To restrict access to a fi replace or stove, install an
adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young chil-
dren, and other at-risk individuals out of the room
and away from hot surfaces.
• A barrier 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.