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WARNING
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THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED.
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ANY CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS TO THIS APPLIANCE OR IT’S CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED.
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Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating
instructions could cause fi re or injury.
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Ensure the glass door is opened or removed when lighting the pilot for the fi rst time and when the gas supply has run out.
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Risk of fi re or asphyxiation do not operate appliance with fi xed glass removed and never obstruct the front opening of the appliance.
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Objects placed in front of the appliance must be kept a minimum of 4 feet (1.22m) from the front face of the appliance.
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Do not connect 110 volts to the control valve, with the exception of models; GSST8 and GT8.
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Risk of burns. The appliance should be turned off and cooled before servicing.
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Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
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Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves, protective footwear, and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges may be
sharp.
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Do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance.
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Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and operating the appliance.
Never obstruct the front opening of the appliance.
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The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other fl ammable vapors and liquids.
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High pressure will damage valve. Disconnect gas supply piping before pressure testing gas line at test pressures above 1/2 psig. Close
the manual shut-off valve before pressure testing gas line at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (35mb).
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The appliance must not be operated at temperatures below freezing (32°F / 0°C). Allow the appliance to warm to above freezing prior to
operation, with the exception of models; GSS36, GSS42; these appliances are suitable for 0°F / -18°C.
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Children and adults should be alerted to hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
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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 recommended if there are at risk individuals in the
house. To restrict access to an appliance 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.
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Clothing or other fl ammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffi c and away from furniture and draperies.
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Furniture or other objects must be kept a minimum of 4 feet (1.22m) away from the front of the appliance.
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Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measure to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot surfaces.
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Even after the appliance is off, it will remain hot for an extended period of time.
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Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect children from hot surfaces. These screens
and guards must be fastened to the fl oor.
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Any safety screen, guard or barrier removed for servicing the appliance, must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
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It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the appliance and venting system
are kept clean. The appliance and its venting system should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualifi ed service person.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. The appliance area must be kept
clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other fl ammable vapors and liquids.
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If the appliance shuts off, do not re-light until you provide fresh air. If appliance keeps shutting off, have it serviced. Keep burner and
control compartment clean.
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Under no circumstances should this appliance be modifi ed.
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Do not allow wind or fans to blow directly into the appliance. Avoid any drafts that alter burner fl ame patterns.
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Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this appliance.
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This appliance must not be connected to a chimney fl ue pipe serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
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Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician to inspect the appliance and to
replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
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Do not operate the appliance with the glass door removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed or
qualifi ed service person, if equipped.
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Do not strike or slam shut the appliance glass door, if equipped.
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Only doors / optional fronts certifi ed with the appliance are to be installed on the appliance.
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Keep the packaging material out of reach of children and dispose of the material in a safe manner. As with all plastic bags, these are not
toys and should be kept away from children and infants.
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Carbon or soot should not occur in a vent free appliance as it can distribute into the living area of your home. If you notice any signs of
carbon or soot, immediately turn off your appliance and arrange to have it serviced by a qualifi ed technician before operating it again.
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If equipped, the screen must be in place (closed) when the appliance is in operation.
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When equipped with pressure relief doors, they must be kept closed while the appliance is operating to prevent exhaust fumes
containing carbon monoxide, from entering into the home. Temperatures of the exhaust escaping through these openings can also cause
the surrounding combustible materials to overheat and catch fi re.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death; early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the fl u, with headache, dizziness
and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some
people; pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease, anemia, those under the infl uence of alcohol, those at high altitudes are
more affected by carbon monoxide than others. Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting and
property damage.
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As with any combustion appliance, we recommend having your appliance regularly inspected and serviced as well as having a Carbon
Monoxide Detector installed in the same area to defend you and your family against Carbon Monoxide.(Not applicable for outdoor
appliances).
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Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a mantel or shelves above the appliance. Elevated temperatures on the
wall or in the air above the appliance can cause melting, discolouration or damage to decorations, a T.V. or other electronic components.
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For appliances equipped with a safety barrier; the barrier is designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass
is provided with this appliance and shall be installed. If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced with the
manufacturer’s barrier for this appliance.
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Installation and repair should be done by a qualifi ed service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least
annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
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For outdoor products only: this appliance must not be installed indoors or within any structure that prevents or inhibits the exhaust gases
from dissipating in the outside atmosphere.
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If applicable, the millivolt version of this appliance uses and requires a fast acting thermocouple. Replace only with a fast acting
thermocouple supplied by Wolf Steel Ltd.
2.0 INTRODUCTION
W415-2207 / A / 08.28.17
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