Monessen Hearth dst30 Patio Heater User Manual


 
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8. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the fl u with
headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these
signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Have the heater
serviced as it may not be operating properly.
9. The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.l.
10. This unit complies with ANSI Z21.11.2-2000 Unvented
Heaters and also complies with ANSI Z21.60-2000
Decorative Vented Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning
Fireplaces. State and local codes may only allow
operation of this appliance in a vented confi guration.
Check your state or local codes. For vented operation, see
“VENTED INSTRUCTIONS” in this manual.
11. Do not install the heaters in a bathroom or bedroom.
May be installed as a vented gas log if allowed by
local codes.
12. Correct installation of the ceramic fi ber logs, proper
location of the heater, and annual cleaning are necessary
to avoid potential problems with sooting. Soot, resulting
from improper installation or operation, can settle
on surfaces outside the fi replace. See log placement
instructions for proper installation.
13. Avoid any drafts that alter burner fl ame patterns. Do
not allow fans to blow directly into the fi replace. Do
not place a blower inside burn area of fi rebox. Ceiling
fans may create drafts that alter burner fl ame patterns.
Sooting and improper burning will occur.
INSTALLER
Please leave these instructions with the owner.
OWNER
Please retain these instructions for future reference
.
IMPORTANT
Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this vent-free gas heater.
WARNING
Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from
re, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid drafts that alter
burner fl ame patterns.
Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory, not approved
for use with this heater where applicable.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Due to high temperatures, the heater should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard
of high surface temperature and should stay away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
3. Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the same room with the heater.
4. Do not place clothing or other fl ammable material
near the fi replace when the heater is in use.
5. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing,
must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
6. Installation and repair should be done by a qualifi ed
service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a professional
service person. More frequent cleaning may be
required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air pas-
sageways of the appliance be kept clean.
7. To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, an unvented
gas heater should be cleaned at least annually
by a professional service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, etc. It is imperative that control compart-
ments, burners and circulating air passageways
be kept clean.
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