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W415-0847 / A / 06.08.10
2.0 INTRODUCTION
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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 TO THIS APPLIANCE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS
PROHIBITED.
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Under no circumstances should this appliance be modi
fi
ed.
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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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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 and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal
edges may be sharp.
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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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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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Do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. Tod-
dlers, 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, 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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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traf
fi
c and away from furniture and
draperies.
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Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measures to protect infants/toddlers from touching 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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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 or guard removed for servicing 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 are kept clean. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a
quali
fi
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 vapours and liquids.
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Furniture or other objects must be kept a minimum of 4 feet away from the front of the appliance.
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Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a quali
fi
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 allow 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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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 quali
fi
ed technician before operating it again.
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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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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.
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The appliance screen must be in place when the appliance is operating.
