Important Safety Information - Procom RD-C Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:
Read this owner's manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this
heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and
carbon monoxide poisoning.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or local gas supplier.
WARNING:
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air
immediately! Have heater services. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include
pregnant women, people with heart, or lung disease, anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high
altitudes.
NATURAL AND PROPANE/LP GAS:
added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be
present even though no odor exists. Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater. Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this
manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.
WARNING:
Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.
WARNING:
Do not allow fans or any other drafts that alter burner flame to blow directly into the heater. They
create drafts that alter burner flame patterns, which can cause sooting.
WARNING:
Do not use a blower insert, heat exchange insert, or other accessory not approved for use with this
heater.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Do not
place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects in the fireplace. Heater
becomes very hot when running fireplace. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching. Carefully supervise
young children when they are in the room with the fireplace.
You must operate this heater with the heater glass panel in place. Keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Place Propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.
2. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
3. This heater is designed to be smokeless. Note: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due to heater
burning manufacturing residues.
4. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance (page 15).
5. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these
products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flue with
Natural and Propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making agent is
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