Cautions And Safety - Lennox Hearth Products Medina Merit Series Installation And Operation Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY do not install or operate your
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Medina™ gas insert without first reading and under-
standing this manual. Any installation or operation of
the appliance deviating from that which is stated in this
manual WILL void the warranty and may be hazard-
ous.
INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY
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A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO SERVICE THE APPLIANCE YOURSELF.
The insert should be inspected and cleaned before use
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and at least annually by a qualified service technician.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to exces-
sive lint from bedding material, carpeting, etc.
It is imperative that control compartments, burners and
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circulating air passageways of the room heater be kept
clean.
Adequate clearances around the combustion chamber
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and accessibility clearances for servicing and proper
operation must be maintained.
Turn off the gas before servicing this appliance. It is
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recommended that a qualified service technician per-
form an appliance check-up at the beginning of each
heating season.
All installations must conform with all local, state
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and national codes. In the absence of local codes, the
installation must conform with National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z3.1-latest edition, also known as NFPA 54
(In Canada, the current CAN/CSA B149.1 installation
code). Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code and local
zoning and code authorities for details on installation
requirements. Your Medina gas insert must be vented
to the outside in accordance with the latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code.
This gas insert MUST be vented directly to the outside
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and MUST NEVER be attached to a chimney serving a
separate solid fuel burning appliance. Each gas appli-
ance MUST USE a separate vent system. Common vent
systems are PROHIBITED.
Mobile home installations must conform with the Mobile
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Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 4 CFR,
Part 380 (in Canada CAN/CSA Z40 MH), or, when such
a standard is not applicable, the Standard for Mobile
Home Installations, ANSI A5.1 - latest edition.
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically
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grounded in accordance with local codes or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition. In Canada, the
current CSA C-1 Canadian Electrical Code - latest
edition.
Do not make any make-shift compromises during
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installation. Any modification or alteration may result
in damage to the appliance or dwelling and will void
the warranty, certification and listings of this unit.


Cautions and Safety

Failure to use manufacturer provided parts, variations
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in techniques and construction materials or practices
other than those described in this manual may create
a fire hazard and void the limited warranty.
Your Lennox™ gas insert must be equipped for the
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proper fuel type and altitude at which it will be oper-
ated. Any operation outside the parameters outlined in
this manual may result in a hazardous condition and
will void the warranty. Please carefully read the sec-
tions pertaining to these subjects and/or be sure your
appliance is properly equipped.
Do not use this insert if any part has been under water.
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Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
Due to high temperatures, the insert should be located
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out of traffic areas and away from furniture and draper-
ies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
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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 Lennox gas insert. Clothing or any other flammable
material should not be placed on or near the insert.
Never use solid fuels such as wood, paper, cardboard,
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coal, or any flammable liquids, etc., in this appli-
ance.
Any grill, panel, or glass removed for service MUST be
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replaced prior to operating the insert. Do not operate
appliance with the glass front removed, cracked or
broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a
qualified service technician.
DO NOT USE abrasive cleaner on the glass door assem-
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bly. DO NOT ATTEMPT to clean the glass door when it
is hot.
Gold and nickel plated surfaces must be cleaned with
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glass cleaner and a clean soft cloth before firing the first
time or fingerprints will remain permanently. NEVER use
brass polish to clean gold or nickel, this will remove
the plating!!!
When opening the lower door on the face while the
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insert is burning, pull at the far left or far right vent
openings, because the door is hot during operation.
Lennox Hearth Products, its employees, or any of its
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representatives assume no responsibility for any dam-
ages caused by an inoperable, inadequate, or unsafe
condition as a result of any improper operation, service
or installation procedures, whether direct or indirect.
INSTALLER: THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN
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WITH THE HOME OWNER!