Important Safety Information - Vermont Castings KHLDV400PTSCSB Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INSTALLER
Please leave these instructions with the appliance.
WARNING
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Read this owner's manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this
fi replace.
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Any change to this fi replace or its controls can be dangerous.
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Improper installation or use of this fi replace can cause serious injury or death from fi re, burns, explosions,
electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.
This fi replace is a vented product. This fi replace must be
properly installed by a qualifi ed service person. The glass
door must be properly seated and sealed. If this unit is not
properly installed by a qualifi ed service person with glass
door properly seated and sealed, combustion leakage
can occur.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning are similar to the fl u with headaches,
dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the fi re-
place may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air
at once! Have the fi replace inspected and serviced by a
qualifi ed service person. Some people are more affected
by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant
women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those
under the infl uence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless. An
odor-making agent is added to each of these gases. The
odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added
to these gases 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 fi replace.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases unless a certifi ed
kit is used.
2. For propane/LP fi replace, do not place propane/LP
supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance
problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than
100 lbs. capacity.
3. If you smell gas
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shut off gas supply.
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do not try to light any appliance.
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do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building .
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immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-
bor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
4. Never install the fi replace
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in a recreational vehicle
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KHLDV Series Gas Fireplace
OWNER
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
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where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other fl am-
mable objects are less than 42" from the front, top,
or sides of the fi replace
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in high traffi c areas
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in windy or drafty areas
5. This fi replace reaches high temperatures. Keep chil-
dren 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.
6. 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
adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children
and other at risk individuals out of the room and away
from hot surfaces.
7. Do not modify fi replace under any circumstances. Any
parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to
operating fi replace.
8. Turn fi replace off and let cool before servicing, install-
ing, or repairing. Only a qualifi ed service person should
install, service, or repair the fi replace. Have burner
system inspected annually by a qualified service
person.
9. You must keep control compartments, burners, and
circulating air passages clean. More frequent cleaning
may be needed due to excessive lint and dust. Turn off
the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning fi replace.
10. Have venting system inspected annually by a quali-
fi ed service person. If needed, have venting system
cleaned or repaired. Refer to Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, Page 49.
11. Keep the area around your fi replace clear of combus-
tible materials, gasoline, and other fl ammable vapor
and liquids. Do not run fi replace where these are used
or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or dec-
orations on or around fi replace.
12. Do not use this fi replace to cook food or burn paper or
other objects.
13. Never place anything on top of fi replace.
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