Safety And Your Fireplace - Valor H3 1000JN Homeowner's Manual

Safety and your fireplace

This manual contains very important information about the safe operation of your fi replace, as well as
maintenance instructions. 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 the Valor Customer Service at 1-800-468-2567, or by visiting
valorfi replaces.com.
WARNING: Extremely Hot!
Heat and fl ammability
• Some parts of your fi replace are extremely hot, par-
ticularly the glass window. Use the barrier screen
provided with the trim or a gate to reduce the risk
of severe burns.
• Due to its high temperature, the appliance should
be located out of traffi c areas and away from furni-
ture and draperies.
• Clothing or fl ammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
• 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 re-
place heats. Although safe, it may reach tempera-
tures in excess of 200º F depending on choice of
trims or optional accessories. Do not touch!
• Be aware of hot hearth/fl oor surfaces! The hearth
or fl oor directly in front of the fi replace can get
very hot when the fi replace heats. Although safe,
they may reach temperatures in excess of 200º F
depending on elevation of hearth. 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 fi replace (if al-
lowed) may shrink during the heating season
due to heat.
• Some materials or items, although safe, may
discolor, shrink, warp, crack, peel, and so on be-
cause of the heat produced by the fi replace. Avoid
placing candles, paintings, photos and other com-
bustible objects sensitive to heat or furniture within
36 inches (0.9 m) around the fi replace.
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Hearth
Do not put
furniture or other objects
in this space in front of
36" [0.9 m]
Glass window
• The glass front assembly must be in place
and sealed before the unit can be placed into
safe operation.
WARNING
Do not operate this appliance with the
glass front removed, cracked, or broken.
Replacement of the glass front should
be performed by a licensed or qualifi ed
service person. Do not strike or slam the
glass front.
• The glass front assembly must only be replaced as
a complete unit, as supplied by the fi replace manu-
facturer. 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.