Monessen Hearth Direct Vent Gas Insert IDV490NVC - Manual (Page 4)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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4. Never install the insert
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable
objects are less than 36" from the front, top, or sides
of the insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. This insert reaches high temperatures. Keep children and
adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. Insert will remain hot for a time after shutdown.
Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
6. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the
room with insert.
7. Do not modify this insert under any circumstances. Any
parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to
operating insert.
8. Turn insert off and let cool before servicing, installing, or
repairing. Only a qualified service person should install,
service, or repair the insert. Have burner system inspected
annually by a qualified service person.
9. You must keep control compartments, burners, and cir-
culating air passages clean. More frequent cleaning may
be needed due to excessive lint and dust from carpeting,
bedding material, pet hair, etc. Turn off the gas valve and
pilot light before cleaning insert.
10. Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified
service person. If needed, have venting system cleaned
or repaired. See Cleaning and Maintenance, page 32.
11. Keep the area around your insert clear of combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapor and liq-
uids. Do not run insert where these are used or stored.
Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or
around insert.
12. Do not use this insert to cook food or burn paper or other
objects.
13. Never place anything on top of insert.
14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard,
etc.) in this insert. Use only the gas type indicated on
rating plate.
15. This appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.1.
16. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation
air in any way. Provide adequate clearances around
air openings into the combustion chamber along with
adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper
operation.
17. Do not use insert if any part has been exposed to or
under water. Immediately call a qualified service person
to arrange for replacement of the unit.
18. Do not operate insert if any log is broken.
19. Do not operate the insert with glass door removed,
cracked, or broken.
Never connect unit to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
W
ARNING
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We suggest that our gas hearth
products be installed and
serviced by professionals who
are certified in the U.S. by the
National Fireplace Institute
®
(NFI) as Gas Specialists.