Vermont Castings MLDV500NSCSB, Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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MLDV Series Gas Fireplace

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or sides of the 

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  in windy or drafty areas 

5. This 

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dren and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns 
or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time 
after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching. 

6.  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 

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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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modify 

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parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to 
operating 

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8. Turn 

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ing, or repairing. Only a quali

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install, service, or repair the 

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system inspected annually by a qualified service 
person. 

9.  You must keep control compartments, burners, and 

circulating air passages clean. More frequent cleaning 
may be needed due to excessive lint and dust. Turn off 
the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning 

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10. Have venting system inspected annually by a quali-

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cleaned or repaired. See 

Cleaning and Maintenance

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11.  Keep the area around your 

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tible materials, gasoline, and other 

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and liquids. Do not run 

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or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or dec-
orations on or around 

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12.  Do not use this 

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other objects.

INSTALLER

Please leave these instructions with the appliance.

OWNER

Please retain these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This 

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properly installed by a quali

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door must be properly seated and sealed. If this unit is not 
properly installed by a quali

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door properly seated and sealed, combustion leakage 
can occur. 

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING:

 Early signs of carbon 

monoxide poisoning are similar to the 

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dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the 

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place may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air 
at once! Have the 

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by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant 
women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those 
under the in

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Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless. An 
odor-making agent is added to each of these gases. The 
odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added 
to these gases can fade. Gas may be present even though 
no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep 
this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper 
operation of this 

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1.  This appliance is only for use with the type of gas 

indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not 
convertible for use with other gases unless a certi

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kit is used. 

2. For propane/LP 

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supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance 
problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 
100 lbs. capacity. 

3.  If you smell gas
   

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  shut off gas supply.

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  do not try to light any appliance.

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  do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any 

phone in your building .

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  immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-

bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

4.   Never install the 

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    WARNING
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Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this 

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Any change to this 

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Improper installation or use of this 

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electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.