Monessen Hearth BDV600 User Manual

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4.   Never install the fireplace 
    •  in a recreational vehicle
    •  where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable 

objects are less than 42" from the front, top, or sides 
of the fireplace

    •  in high traffic areas
    •  in windy or drafty areas 
5.  This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children 

and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or cloth-
ing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after 
shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching. 

6.  Carefully supervise young children when they are in the 

room with fireplace. 

7.  Do not modify fireplace under any circumstances. Any 

parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to 
operating fireplace. 

8.  Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing, install-

ing, or repairing. Only a qualified service person should 
install, service, or repair the fireplace. Have burner system 
inspected annually by a qualified service person. 

9.  You must keep control compartments, burners, and cir-

culating air passages clean. More frequent cleaning may 
be needed due to excessive lint and dust. Turn off the gas 
valve and pilot light before cleaning fireplace. 

10. Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified 

service person. If needed, have venting system cleaned 
or repaired. See Cleaning and Maintenance, page 32. 

11.  Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible 

materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapor and liq-
uids. Do not run fireplace where these are used or stored. 
Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or 
around fireplace. 

Please leave these instructions with the appliance.

Please retain these instructions for future reference.

This fireplace is a vented product. This fireplace must be 
properly installed by a qualified service person. The glass door 
must be properly seated and sealed. If this unit is not properly 
installed by a qualified service person with glass door properly 
seated and sealed, combustion leakage can occur. 

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: 

Early signs of 

carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with head-
aches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the 
fireplace may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air 
at once! Have the fireplace inspected and serviced by a quali-
fied service person. Some people are more affected by carbon 
monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people 
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence 
of alcohol, and those at high altitudes. 
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to each of these gases. The odor helps 
you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to these gases 
can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep 
this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper 
operation of this fireplace.
1.  This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indi-

cated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible 
for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used. 

2.  For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/LP supply 

tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply 
tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance problems, do 
not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capac-
ity. 

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.