Fireplace Safety - Valor G3 Installation Manual

Fireplace Safety

This manual contains very important information about the safe installation and operation of the fi replace. Read and
understand all instructions carefully before installing and operating the 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 the 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 the fi replace are extremely hot, particu-
larly the glass window. Use the barrier screen provid-
ed 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 wall surfaces! The wall directly above
the fi replace can get very hot when the fi replace
heats. Although safe, it may reach temperatures in ex-
cess of 200ºF (93°C) depending on choice of optional
accessories. Do not touch!
• Be aware of hot shelf/hearth/fl oor surfaces! Any
projections directly around the fi replace can get very
hot when the fi replace heats. Although safe, they may
reach temperatures in excess of 200ºF (93°C) depend-
ing on their elevation. Be careful of touching these! Do
not put objects on the hearth or shelf. Temperature
of projection surfaces will be reduced when barrier
screen is installed.
• Some materials or items, although safe, may discolor,
shrink, warp, crack, peel, and so on because of 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 allowed)
may shrink during the heating season due to heat.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffi c areas and away from furniture
and draperies.
• Clothing or other fl ammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
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Do not put
furniture or other objects
in this space in front of
36" [0.9 m]
Barrier Screen and Safety
• A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from
the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance
and must be installed for the protection of children
and other at-risk individuals.
• 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 adjust-
able safety gate to keep toddlers, young children, and
other at-risk individuals out of the room and away
from hot surfaces.
• Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for ser-
vicing an appliance, must be replaced prior to operat-
ing the appliance.
Hearth