NOTICE TO INSTALLER/CUSTOMER
Please read carefully before hook-up!
1.
The dwelling must have an adequate air supply and access to fresh air/oxygen in order to operate safely. Propane
fridges/freezers, like any other gas appliance, must have access to fresh air/oxygen. This unvented appliance
must not be used in an airtight application.
2.
This refrigerator must be installed by a licensed gas fitter.
3.
The propane gas supply pressure regulator must be set at 11” water column.
4.
The left side heat shield (facing front of the refrigerator) must be installed. The heat shield is shipped in the
refrigerator carton.
5.
For safety & efficient operation the proper clearances on all sides and top must be maintained. The clearances are
listed in the Owner’s Manual.
6.
For proper and efficient operation the refrigerator must be level, both side to side and front to back (use bubble type
level).
7.
The Combination Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm & Safety Shut-Off must be installed and connected (CM Models only)
with the Alarm mounted as indicated in the Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Monitor) Installation Manual.
NOTE: It is illegal to operate this refrigerator in Canada without the Combination Carbon Monoxide
Alarm & Safety Shut-Off installed, and will void the Canadian Standards Association Certification. Non
compliance will void the Canadian certification and void household/cottage insurance coverage. This
refrigerator vents combustion products directly into the living space. The CO Alarming Device with Safety Shut-Off
has been added to this refrigerator to guard against potentially high levels of Carbon Monoxide, which can kill you.
Once unsafe levels of CO are detected, an alarm will sound and the refrigerator will be shut off.
WARNING: Actuation of this device indicates the presence of unsafe levels of carbon monoxide (CO) which can KILL
YOU. If alarm signal sounds:
a.
Immediately move to fresh air --- outdoors or by an open door or window. Check that all persons are accounted
for. Do not re-enter the premises or move away from the open door/window until the emergency services
responders have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal condition;
b.
Call emergency local service telephone number, fire department or 911.
c.
The following symptoms may be related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL
members of the household:
Mild Exposure: Headaches, running nose, sore eyes, often described as “flu”-like symptoms;
Medium
Exposure:
Dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting;
Extreme Exposure: Unconscious, brain damage, death.
d.
Read the Instructions for complete Information on Alarms Signals.
8.
NOTE: The Combination Carbon Monoxide Alarm & Safety Shut-Off Instructions (CM Model), Owners/Installation
Manual are stored inside the refrigerator.
For Unique Gas Products Support, Call Toll Free 1-877-427-2266
9.
Regular maintenance of the fridge is critical to prevent unsafe levels of Carbon Monoxide. Before lighting the
refrigerator at any time, clean the flue tube as per the Owner’s Manual & make sure the burner and areas around the
burner are free from any lint, spider webs or any other debris. Please record your appliance maintenance on the
SERVICE RECORD label located at the back of your appliance.
WARNING -- Test the Combination Carbon Monoxide & Safety Shut-Off device operation after the refrigerator has
been in storage, before each startup , and at least once per week during use.
2245
Wyecroft
Road,
Oakville,
Ontario,
Canada
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Tel:
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