Design Dynamics VTD-18N-PDG - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFEty INFORMAtION
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You must operate this heater
with a fireplace doors or screen
in place and fully closed. Un-
less provided by other means,
screens shall have openings for
introduction of combustion air.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.
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.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in-
side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply
tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department
4. Never install log set
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other
flammable objects are less than 42" from
the front, tip or sides of the log set
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace,
the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned
of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a
qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if
highly heated. Inspect chimney flue for damage.
If damaged, repair flue before operating heater.
6. Do not burn solid-fuel in the fireplace after
installing the log set. Do not use this log set
to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
7. This log set is designed to be smokeless. If logs
ever appear to smoke, turn off appliance and call
a qualified service person. Note: During initial
operation, slight smoking could occur due to log
curing and burning of manufacturing residues.
You may wish to add more ventilation by opening
a window.
8. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 14.
9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If
heated, the vapors from these products may
create a white powder residue within burner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
10. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
• under dusty conditions
11. Do not use heater if any part has been exposed
to or under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the room heater
and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
12. Do not operate heater if any log is broken. Do
not operate heater if a log is chipped (dime-
sized or larger).
13. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing or
repairing. Make sure the selector switch is in
the OFF position. Only a qualified service per-
son should install, service or repair heater.
14. To prevent performance problems, do not
use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb.
capacity (propane/LP units only).
15. The installation and provisions for combus-
tion and ventilation air must conform with
the National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/
NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion
and Ventilation.
16. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
LOCAL COdES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the lat-
est edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Note : Where listed vented decorative logs are
required, thermostat operation