R.H. Peterson G8 series Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 11)

OPERATIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

OPERATING YOUR UNVENTED GAS APPLIANCE SAFELY AND CORRECTLY

A. SOLID FUEL MUST NOT BE BURNED in a ﬁ replace where this vent-free gas appliance

is installed.

B. GLASS DOORS MUST BE FULLY OPEN when this vent-free gas appliance is operating.

This appliance MUST NOT BE ON if glass doors are closed, as it can lead to sooting,

burner outages, and possibly explosion, causing damage or injury.

C. WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW DRAFTS INTO OR AROUND THE FIREPLACE. CLOSE

(SHUT) HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING VENTS, RETURNS, AND OUTSIDE AIR

VENTS. DO NOT OPERATE FANS (WINDOW FANS, CEILING FANS, FLOOR FANS),

WHICH MAY ALTER FLAME PATTERNS. Sooting, excess carbon monoxide, or ODS

pilot outages may occur due to drafts.

D. WARNING: DO NOT USE A BLOWER INSERT, HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT, or any

other accessory that is not speciﬁ cally certiﬁ ed for use with this vent-free gas appliance.

E. Make sure there is adequate combustion and ventilation air when this gas appliance is

operating. You may need to crack the damper or open a window slightly.

F. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A WELL-CLEANED CONDITION AT ALL

TIMES. REGULAR (AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR) CLEANING OF THE BURNER AND

ODS PILOT IS REQUIRED BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

G. To light this appliance, it may be necessary to purge the unit for longer than one minute

after long periods of non-use.

H. If you operate this vent-free gas appliance fueled by L.P., operating characteristics may

vary as the fuel in the tank approaches empty (less than

full). Sooting and other

increases in combustion by-products will occur. Turn off the appliance, reﬁ ll the L.P. tank,

and have the burners cleaned.

I. During manufacturing, various parts of this unit are treated with oils or paints. Though not

harmful, they may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during initial

operation. This is a normal occurrence. Initial break-in period should last four to six hours;

maximum ventilation should be provided by opening windows, doors, or chimney ﬂ ue.

J. Keep the area around your gas appliance clear of combustible materials, gasoline, and any

other ﬂ ammable vapors/liquids. Provide adequate clearance for servicing and operation.

Be especially cautious if this gas appliance is installed in a basement or converted garage.

K. Do not place clothing or any ﬂ ammable material on or near your vent-free gas appliance.

Matches, paper, garbage, or any other material must not be thrown on top of the logs ,

burner, or into the ﬂ ame.

L. Young children should be carefully supervised when in the same room with this

appliance.

M. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperatures and should

stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

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R.H. Peterson G8 series Owner's Manual Page 11