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CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH
When used without fresh air, decorative gas appliances may give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poisonous gas. Some people, pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease, anemia, persons under the
influence of alcohol and persons who live at high altitudes are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu and include; headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you
have these symptoms, the burner or the appliance may not be installed or working properly, or the flue may be
blocked. GET FRESH AIR AT ONCE! Verify that the gas log set is properly arranged and have the heater and
chimney flue serviced before using again.
WARNING
During manufacturing, assembly and packaging, various components of ALTERNA™ are exposed to certain oils or
films. These are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial
operation of the appliance, possibly causing headaches, eye or lung irritation. This is a normal occurrance and only
temporary. The initial break-in operation should last 2-3 hours with the burner at the highest setting. Provide maximum
ventilation by opening windows, doors and the chimney flue (if using a vented model) to allow odors to dissipate.
The only odor remaining after this initial break-in period will be the normal odors associated with the combustion of
Natural or Propane Gas and/or related to your indoor environment (see page 23).
WARNING—Proposition 65 Statement
If not installed, operated and maintained in accordance with these instructions, this product could expose you to
substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Due to high temperatures
, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
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Children and adults
should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperatures 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 with the appliance.
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Do not place
clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance.
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Any safety screen
or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
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Installation and repair
should be done by a qualified 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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WARNING:
Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
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This appliance
is intended for supplemental heating. It should not be used as a primary heat source for a dwelling.
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WARNING:
Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner clean may result in sooting and property damage.
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Keep appliance area
clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
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DO NOT
use this room heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water.
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WARNING:
Before installing in a solid-fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot,
creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner.
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WARNING:
Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.
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WARNING:
Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or any other accessory not approved for use with this heater.
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A fireplace screen
must be in place when the appliance is operating and, unless other provisions for combustion air are
provided, the screen shall have an opening(s) for introduction of combustion air.
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Solid fuels
shall not be burned in a fireplace where this ALTERNA VF heater is installed.
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WARNING:
Glass doors must be fully opened when appliance is in operation to allow for safe combustion, cooling of
components and venting.
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Any outside air ducts
and/or ash dumps in the fireplace shall be permanently closed at the time of appliance installation.
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State or local codes
may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration. Check your state or local codes.
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DO NOT
use this appliance, in the vent-free application, in sleeping quarters, bathrooms or recreational vehicles. This
appliance may be used in sleeping quarters and bathrooms if used in a vented application, subject to local codes.
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Avoid contact
with the objects, chassis or another part which may be hot during operation.
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This appliance is equipped
with an ODS (Oxygen Depletion Sensor) pilot light safety system , which is designed to
shut the appliance off in the absence of inadequate fresh air. Additional ventilation may be obtained by opening a
window an inch or two, or a door to another room. See Page 23 for nuisance shutdown issues and correction.
