Vanguard Heating 000 User Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
 WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the state of California
to cause cancer or birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate, or service this fireplace. Im-
proper use of this fireplace can
cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion, elec-
trical shock, and carbon mon-
oxide poisoning.
 DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
 
Early signs of car-
bon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-
aches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs,
the fireplace may not be working properly. Get fresh
air at once!
 Have fireplace serviced. 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.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas:
 
Natural and propane/LP
gases are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to
these gases. The odor helps you detect a gas leak.
However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas
may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warn-
ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your
guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace.
  WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can be
dangerous.
 WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the fireplace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
  WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert, or other accessory not
approved for use with this fire-
place.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furni-
ture and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects in the fireplace.
Fireplace front and screen be-
come very hot when running fire-
place. Keep children and adults
away from hot surfaces to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fire-
place will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with fireplace.
You must operate this fireplace
with the fireplace screen and
hood in place. Make sure fire-
place screen is in place before
running fireplace.
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 appli-
ance 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 only).