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1.1 CAUTION STATEMENTS TO PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
If this fireplace is installed in an isolated bedroom, study or other room, always operate this appliance
in thermostatic temperature-controlled mode. Do not operate in Manual mode. Doing so can lead to
very high room temperatures which can be hazardous to the room occupants' health.
Do not place young children in cribs, bassinets or the like in the vicinity of this appliance. Young
children may be vulnerable to high temperatures that this fireplace can create locally.
Young children should be carefully supervised and never left unattended when they are in the same
room as the fireplace. Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact
burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access
to a fireplace or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at-
risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces. This physical barrier is in addition to the
required glass barrier Screen.
1.2 INITIAL FIRING AND CURING PROCEDURE
This product requires an initial heat curing cycle during which some materials used in the manufacturing process will burn
off and the powder paint goes through a hardening cycle. During the initial curing phase, some smoke and odor will be
emitted. This is normal.
The installer should perform these initial curing cycle procedures as the final step in the installation process before
finishing materials are installed around this fireplace. See chapter
follow all instructions given in this Chapter and perform the 3-step curing cycle.
After the 3-step curing cycle has been completed, all smoking will have stopped. Some slight odors may remain. With
subsequent use of this Fireplace, odors will slowly dissipate and disappear.
If this appliance is not operated for an extended period (three months or longer), when first fired
again, expect odors of burnt dust and lint; just like when turning on your home heating system for the
first time in the Fall.
1.3 HOT SURFACES ARE NORMAL
Be aware that the surface in front of, above and adjacent to this heater appliance can be too hot to touch. As long as all
required clearances to combustibles are met and the required finishing materials are used, this appliance will perform
safely. Note that the exposed surfaces immediately surrounding the Fireplace can have surface temperatures that are too
hot to touch. This level of surface temperature is considered normal and does not indicate any hazardous situation.
WARNING: The supplied barrier screen must be installed, always, when this fireplace is in operation.
Do not place any object directly in front (within 60") or directly above (on the front edge of the
mantel). This is a heating appliance. Areas directly in front and above this appliance will be very hot
and can damage most household objects if placed too close. Keep Furniture pieces at least 60" away
in front of the barrier screen.
1.4 PERIODIC AND ANNUAL CLEANING ARE REQUIRED
See
Required Periodic Inspections, Chapter 6.1
cleaning and general services are required at least once a year in the Summer or early Fall. Cleaning pilot sparker rod and
pilot hood body is required at least once per year. Cleaning of burner ports, gas orifice areas is required once a year due
to insects' nesting probability due to Mercaptan addition in Natural Gas (Mercaptan attracts insects).
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3.1.1 Mendota Fireplace Curing
ODOR RISKS
and
Required Annual Maintenance, Chapter 6.3.
DXV42 TIMBERFIRE
Instructions. Read and
Periodic and Annual
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