Design Dynamics HKE-18-RFN Log Splitter 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.
WARNING: Keep flue open
when operating unit.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate
or service this log set. Improper use
of this log set can cause serious
injury or death from burns, fire,
explosion, electrical shock and
carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-
aches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs,
the log set may not be working properly. Get fresh
air at once! Have log set 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 & LP Gas: Natural & LP gas are odorless.
An odor-making agent is added to the gas. 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 warnings.
Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to
safe and proper operation of this log set.
WARNING: Any change to
this log set or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blow-
er insert, heat exchanger insert or
other accessory not approved for
use with this appliance.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for (natural or pro
-
pane/LP) gas. Field conversion
is not permitted.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the fireplace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns.
WARNING: Installed decora-
tive glass door enclosures must
be fully opened when operating
this gas appliance.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Heater assembly becomes very
hot when running heater. Keep
children and adults away from hot
surface to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. Heater will remain hot
for a time after shutdown. Allow
surface to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil
-
dren when they are in the room
with appliance.
You must operate this heater
with a fireplace screen in place.
Make sure fireplace screen is
closed before running heater.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.