Vanguard B) Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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2105539DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP)®SAFETYINFORMATION1. This appliance is only for use with thetype of gas indicated on the rating plate.This appliance is not convertible for usewith other gases unless a certified kitis used.2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not placepropane/LP supply tank(s) inside anystructure. Locate propane/LP supplytank(s) outdoors. To prevent perfor-mance problems, do not use propane/LPfuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.3. If you smell gas• shut off gas supply• do not try to light any appliance• do not touch any electrical switch; donot use any phone in your building• immediately call your gas supplierfrom a neighbor’s phone. Follow thegas supplier’s instructions• if you cannot reach you gas supplier,call the fire department.4. Never install the fireplace• in a recreational vehicle• where curtains, furniture, clothing, orother flammable objects are less than42" from the front, top, or sides ofthe fireplace• in high traffic areas• in windy or drafty areas5. This fireplace reaches high tempera-tures. Keep children and adults awayfrom hot surfaces to avoid burns or cloth-ing ignition. Fireplace will remain hotfor a time after shutdown. Allow surfacesto cool before touching.6. Carefully supervise young childrenwhen they are in the room with fireplace.7. Do not modify this fireplace under anycircumstances. Any parts removed forservicing must be replaced prior to op-erating fireplace.8. Turn fireplace off and let cool beforeservicing, installing, or repairing. Onlya qualified service person should in-stall, service, or repair this fireplace.Have fireplace inspected annually by aqualified service person.9. You must keep control compartments,burners, and circulating air passagesclean. More frequent cleaning may beneeded due to excessive lint and dustfrom carpeting, bedding material, pethair, etc. Turn off the gas valve and pi-lot light before cleaning fireplace.10. Have venting system inspected annu-ally by a qualified service person. Ifneeded, have venting system cleanedor repaired. See Cleaning and Mainte-nance, page 27.11. Keep the area around your fireplaceclear of combustible materials, gaso-line, and other flammable vapor andliquids. Do not run fireplace wherethese are used or stored. Do not placeitems such as clothing or decorationson or around fireplace.12. Do not use this fireplace to cook foodor burn paper or other objects.13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal,paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace.Use only the gas type indicated on fire-place nameplate.14. This appliance, when installed, must beelectrically grounded in accordancewith local codes or, in the absence oflocal codes, with the National Electri-cal Code, ANS/NFPA 70, or the Cana-dian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.15. Do not obstruct the flow of combus-tion and ventilation air in any way. Pro-vide adequate clearances around airopenings into the combustion chamberalong with adequate accessibility clear-ance for servicing and proper operation.16. Do not install fireplace directly on car-peting, vinyl tile, or any combustiblematerial other than wood. The fireplacemust set on a metal or wood panel ex-tending the full width and depth of thefireplace.17. Do not use fireplace if any part has beenexposed to or under water. Immediatelycall a qualified service person to ar-range for replacement of the unit.18. Do not operate fireplace if any log isbroken.19. Do not use a blower insert, heat ex-changer insert, or other accessory notapproved for use with this fireplace.20. Do not operate fireplace with glass doorremoved, cracked, or broken. Do not op-erate fireplace without screen in place.IMPORTANT: Read this owner’smanual carefully and completelybefore trying to assemble, oper-ate, or service this fireplace. Im-proper use of this fireplace cancause serious injury or death fromburns, fire, explosions, electricalshock, and carbon monoxidepoisoning.WARNING: Any change tothis fireplace or its controls canbe dangerous.WARNINGSDANGER: Carbon monoxidepoisoning may lead to death!This fireplace is a vented product. Thisfireplace will not produce any gas leakageinto your home if properly installed. Thisfireplace must be properly installed by aqualified service person. The glass doormust be properly seated and sealed. If thisunit is not properly installed by a qualifiedservice person with glass door properlyseated and sealed, gas leakage can occur.Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signsof carbon monoxide poisoning resemble theflu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. Ifyou have these signs, the fireplace may nothave been installed properly. Get fresh airat once! Have fireplace inspected and ser-viced by a qualified service person. Somepeople are more affected by carbon monox-ide than others. These include pregnantwomen, people with heart or lung disease oranemia, those under the influence of alcohol,and those at high altitudes.Propane/LP gas and natural gas are bothodorless. An odor-making agent is added toeach of these gases. The odor helps youdetect a gas leak. However, the odor addedto these gases can fade. Gas may be presenteven though no odor exists.Make certain you read and understand allwarnings. Keep this manual for reference. Itis your guide to safe and proper operation ofthis fireplace.