Monessen Hearth VFCS20DNV - Manual (Page 3)

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8. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs
of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the
flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If
you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately.
Have the heater serviced as it may not be operating
properly.
9. The installation must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.l/NFPA54.
10. This unit complies with ANSI Z21.11.2-2001
Unvented Heaters.
11. Do not install heater in a bathroom or bedroom
unless approved for bedroom use.
12. Correct installation of the ceramic fiber logs, proper
location of the heater, and annual cleaning are
necessary to avoid potential problems with soot-
ing. Sooting, resulting from improper installation
or operation, can settle on surfaces outside the
fireplace. See log placement instructions for proper
installation.
13. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.
Do not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace. Do
not place a blower inside burn area of firebox. Ceil-
ing fans may create drafts that alter burner flame
patterns. Sooting and improper burning will occur.
IMPORTANT
Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this vent-free gas heater.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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W
ARNING
• Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
• Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fire,
burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Do not allow fans to blow directly into the stove. Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns.
• Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory, not approved
for use with this heater where applicable.
INSTALLER
Please leave these instructions with the appliance.
OWNER
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
1. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and drap-
eries.
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard
of high surface temperature and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
3. Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room with the appliance.
4. Do not place clothing or other flammable material on
or near the appliance.
5. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an
appliance, must be replaced prior to operating the
heater.
6. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person.
7. To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, an unvented
gas heater should be cleaned before use and at least
annually by a professional service person. More fre-
quent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint
from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways be kept clean
.