4
Fireplace Safety
This manual contains very important information about the safe installation and operation of the
fi
replace. Read and
understand all instructions carefully before installing and operating the
fi
replace. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in possible
fi
re hazard and will void the warranty.
Replacement manuals are available by contacting the Valor Customer Service at 1-800-468-2567, or by visiting
valor
fi
replaces.com
.
WARNING: Extremely Hot!
Heat and
fl
ammability
• Some parts of the
fi
replace are extremely hot, par-
ticularly the glass window. Use the barrier screen
provided with the trim or a gate to reduce the risk of
severe burns.
• The glass windows can exceed 500°F at full capacity.
• Always keep the appliance clear and free from com-
bustible materials, gasoline, and other
fl
ammable
vapors and liquids.
• Be aware of hot wall surfaces! The wall directly above
the
fi
replace can get very hot when the
fi
replace
heats. Although safe, it may reach temperatures in
excess of 200º F depending on choice of trims or op-
tional accessories. Do not touch!
• Be aware of hot hearth/
fl
oor surfaces! The hearth or
fl
oor directly in front of the
fi
replace can get very hot
when the
fi
replace heats. Although safe, they may
reach temperatures in excess of 200º F depending on
elevation of hearth. Do not step on it! Temperature
of hearth/
fl
oor surface will be reduced when barrier
screen is installed.
• Solid wood
fl
ooring in front of the
fi
replace (if al-
lowed) may shrink during the heating season
due to heat.
• Some materials or items, although safe, may discolor,
shrink, warp, crack, peel, and so on because of the
heat produced by the
fi
replace. Avoid placing candles,
paintings, photos and other combustible objects
sensitive to heat or furniture within 36 inches (0.9 m)
around the
fi
replace.
• Due to its high temperature, the appliance should be
located out of tra
ffi
c areas and away from furniture
and draperies.
• Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for ser-
vicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operat-
ing the appliance
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperature and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• 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 recom-
mended if there are at-risk individuals in the house.
To restrict access to a
fi
replace or stove, install an
adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young chil-
dren, and other at-risk individuals out of the room
and away from hot surfaces.
• A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from
the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance
and shall be installed for the protection of children
and other at-risk individuals.
• Clothing or
fl
ammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
Do not put
furniture or other objects
in this space in front of
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