Valor 492CNA Installer's & Owner's Manual page 2

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Dueto high temperatures,the room heater should
Keep the area below the front apron and the
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be located out of traffic and away from furniture
rectangular slots down each side of
the
case
and draperies.
back clear to prevent obstruction of the air flow
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for combustion.
Children and adults should be alerted t o the
hazards of high surfacetemperatures and shou:d
All vented room heaters require a source of fresh
stay away t o avoid bums or clothing ignition.
air in order t o vent properly. The venting system
should be checked periodically.
Young children should be carefully supervised
Recent trends in home improvement and new
when they are in the same room as the room
tighterconstructiontechniqueshavecontributed
heater.
t o problems with venting. If you suspect that
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your heater is not venting properly, do not operate
Clothing or other flammable material should not
and seek expert advice.
be
placed on or near the room heater.
For added safety, this heater i s equipped with a
vent sensor which will react t o incorrect venting
The glass window unit must be put back in place
by s h i n g d&n the gas supply.
prior to operating the heater if it has been removed
for servicing or cleaning.
Do not use this heater if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service
This room heater should beinstalled and repaired technician to inspect the heater and to replace
by a qualified service person.
any part of the control system and any gas
control which has been under water.
The heater should be inspected before use and
at least annually by a professionalsewice person. If any chanaes aremade ta the room construction
More frequent cleaning may be required due to i n thevicinity of the heater after installation (e.g.
excessive lint from carpetting, bedding material, additional mantle etc.), mn!te sure that such
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etc. It is imperative that control compartments, changes conform to the installation requirements
burners and circulating air passageways of the in this manual.
heater be kept clean.
When equipped with the optional vent primer
Keep curtains, clothing, furniture and other
(Part #300VP) or power vent kit (Part
#501
PVK),
flammable materials at least36ins (900mm) from the heater must be installed and electrically
the front and top of the heater. grounded in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the latest edition
Keep the heater area well clear and free from of the National Electrical Code ANSIINFPA 70 (in
combustible materials, gasoline and other
U.S.A.) or CSA C22-1 Canadian Electrical Code.
flammable vapors and liquids.
Never attemptto bum paper or any other material
in the heater.
Note
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On
first lighting your new heater, there may be a slight odor and the appearance of a small amount of vapor.
This is normal with any new gas appliance. It is not harmful and will disappear within a short time.