Vermont Casting 43LDVT Manuale Utente

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This gas fireplace should be installed by a qualified 
installer, preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified,  in 
accordance with local building codes and with current CSA-
B149.1 Installation codes for Gas Burning Appliances and 
Equipment. For USA Installations follow local codes and/or 
the current National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all gas fitting 
and installation of this heater shall only be done by a 
licensed gas fitter or licensed plumber.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PLEASE 
NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1.  This fireplace gives off high temperatures and should be 

located out of high traffic areas and away from furniture and 
draperies.

2.   Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of the 

high surface temperatures of this fireplace and should stay 
away to avoid burns or ignition of clothing.

3.   CAUTION: Due to high glass surface temperature chil-

Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood-
burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of 
combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to 
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects 
and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

Remove any plastic from from parts before turning the 
fireplace ON.
It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give off 
some expansion and/or contraction noises during the 
start up or cool down cycle. Similar noises are found  
with your furnace heat exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for your gas fireplace to give off some 
odor the first time it is burned. This is due to the curing 
of the paint and any undetected oil from the manufac-
turing process.
Please ensure that your room is well ventilated-open 
all windows.
It is recommended that you burn your fireplace for at least 
ten (10) hours the first time you use it. If the optional fan 
kit has been installed, place the fan switch in the “OFF” 
position during this time. 

must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the 
full width and depth of the fireplace.

12. This fireplace requires adequate ventilation and combustion 

air to operate properly.  

13. This fireplace must not be connected to a chimney flue 

serving a separate solid fuel burning fireplace.

14. When the fireplace is not in use it is recommended that the 

gas control valve be left in the OFF position.

15. These units have been approved for bedroom use.

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4.   Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modified. 

Parts removed for servicing should be replaced prior to 
operating this fireplace again.

5.  Installation and any repairs to this fireplace must be per-

formed by a qualified installer, service agency or gas sup-
plier. A professional service person should be contacted to 
inspect the fireplace annually. More frequent cleaning may 
be required due to excess lint and dust from carpeting, bed-
ding material, etc.

6.  Control compartments, burners and air passages in this fire-

place should be kept clean and free of dust and lint. Make 
sure that the gas valve and pilot light are turned off before 
you attempt to clean this fireplace.

7.  The venting system (chimney) of this fireplace should be 

checked at least once a year and if needed your venting 
system should be cleaned.

8.  Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible 

materials, gasoline and other flammable vapour and liquids. 
This fireplace should not be used as a dry-ing rack for cloth-
ing, nor should Christmas stockings or decorations be hung 
on or around the fireplace.

9.  Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood, coal, 

paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this fireplace.

10. The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be ob-

structed in any way.

11. When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile 

or any combustible material other than wood, this fireplace