Napoleon GVFS20P Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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4W415-0559 / C / 10.04.102.0 INTRODUCTION3.4B! WARNING• THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED.• ANY CHANGES TO THIS APPLIANCE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED.• Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified.• Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operateappliance according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury.• Risk of burns. The appliance should be turned off and cooled before servicing.• Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.• Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edgesmay be sharp.• Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing andoperating the appliance. Never obstruct the front opening of the appliance.• If the appliance shuts off, do not re-light until you provide fresh air. If appliance keeps shutting off, have itserviced. Keep burner and control compartment clean.• Do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance.• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away toavoid 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 recommendedif there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to an appliance, install an adjustable safety gateto keep toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture anddraperies.• Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measures to protect infants/toddlers from touching hotsurfaces.• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.• Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect children fromhot surfaces. These screens and guards must be fastened to the floor.• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in theappliance are kept clean. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualifiedservice person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, beddingmaterial, etc. The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and otherflammable vapours and liquids.• Furniture or other objects must be kept a minimum of 4 feet away from the front of the appliance.• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technicianto inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has beenunder water.• Do not allow fans to blow directly into the appliance. 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 appliance.• Carbon or soot should not occur in a vent free appliance as it can distribute into the living area of your home.If you notice any signs of carbon or soot, immediately turn off your appliance and arrange to have it servicedby a qualified technician before operating it again.• Keep the packaging material out of reach of children and dispose of the material in a safe manner. As with allplastic bags, these are not toys and should be kept away from children and infants.• As with any combustion appliance, we recommend having your appliance regularly inspected and serviced aswell as having a Carbon Monoxide Detector installed in the same area to defend you and your family againstCarbon Monoxide.• The appliance screen must be in place when the appliance is operating.• Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a mantel or shelves above the appliance.Elevated temperatures on the wall or in the air above the appliance can cause melting, discolouration ordamage to decorations, a T.V. or other electronic components.