Safety And Your Fireplace - Valor PORTRAIT 530IN Homeowner's Manual

Safety and your fireplace

This manual contains very important information about the safe operation and maintenance of your fi replace.
Read and understand all instructions carefully before operating your fi replace. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in possible fi re hazard and will void the warranty.
Replacement manuals are available by contacting Valor Customer Service at 1-800-468-2567, or by visiting
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WARNING: Extremely Hot!
Heat and fl ammability
• Some parts of your fi replace are extremely hot,
particularly the glass window. Use the provided bar-
rier screen and a gate to reduce the risk of severe
burns.
• The glass windows can exceed temperatures of
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 wall surfaces. Although safe, the
wall directly above the fi replace can get very hot
when the fi replace heats. Do not touch!
• Be aware of hot surfaces in front of the fi replace
windows. Although safe and depending of its eleva-
tion, a shelf directly in front of the fi replace can get
very hot when the fi replace heats. Do not place
anything on it!
• Some materials or items, although safe, may dis-
color, shrink, warp, crack, or peel due to the heat
produced by the fi replace. Avoid placing candles,
paintings, photos and other combustible objects
sensitive to heat or furniture within 36 inches
(0.9 m) around the fi replace.
• Solid wood fl ooring in front of the fi replace (if al-
lowed) may shrink during the heating season due
to heat.
• Due to its high temperature, the appliance should
be located away from high-traffi c areas, furniture,
and draperies.
• Clothing or fl ammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
4
Hearth
Do not put
furniture or other objects
in this space in front of
36" [0.9 m]
Glass window
WARNING
Do not operate this appliance with
the glass fronts removed, cracked, or
broken. Replacement of the glass fronts
should be performed by a licensed or
qualifi ed service person.
• The glass window fronts must be in place and
sealed before the unit can be placed into safe op-
eration.
• The glass fronts must only be replaced as complete
units, as supplied by the fi replace manufacturer. No
substitute material may be used.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners on the glass front
assembly. Do not attempt to clean the glass front
when it is hot.
• Do not strike or slam the glass fronts.