Quadra-Fire QV36DC-A - Manual (Page 2)

Quadra-Fire • QV36DC-A • 2161-900 Rev. C • 6/09 2
These units MUST use one of the vent systems
described in the Installing the Fireplace section of
the Owner’s Manual. NO OTHER vent systems or
components MAY BE USED.
This gas fi replace and vent assembly MUST be
vented directly to the outside and MUST NEVER be
attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel
burning appliance. Each gas appliance MUST USE
a separate vent system. Common vent systems are
PROHIBITED.
INSPECT the external vent cap on a regular basis
to make sure that no debris is interfering with the air
fl ow.
The glass door assembly MUST be in place and
sealed, and the trim door assembly MUST be in
place on the fi replace before the unit can be placed
into safe operation.
DO NOT OPERATE this appliance with the glass
door removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of
the glass door should be performed by a licensed or
qualifi ed service person. DO NOT strike or slam the
glass door.
The glass door assembly SHALL ONLY be replaced
as a complete unit, as supplied by the gas fi replace
manufacturer. NO SUBSTITUTE material may be
used.
DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners on the glass door
assembly. DO NOT ATTEMPT to clean the glass
door when it is hot.
Turn off the gas before servicing this appliance. It
is recommended that a qualifi ed service technician
perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of
each heating season.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
must be replaced before operating this appliance.
READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully
before starting the installation. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW these installation instructions may result in
a possible fi re hazard and will void the warranty.
Prior to the fi rst fi ring of the fi replace, READ the
Using Your Fireplace section of the Owners Guide.
DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately CALL a qualifi ed service
technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part
of the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.
THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL.
Installation and repair should be PERFORMED by a
qualifi ed service person. The appliance and venting
system should be INSPECTED before initial 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 the unit’s control compartment,
burners, and circulating air passageways BE KEPT
CLEAN to provide for adequate combustion and
ventilation air.
Always KEEP the appliance clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other fl ammable
vapors and liquids.
NEVER OBSTRUCT the fl ow of combustion and
ventilation air. Keep the front of the appliance CLEAR
of all obstacles and materials for servicing and proper
operations.
Due to the high temperature, the appliance should
be LOCATED out of traffi c areas and away from
furniture and draperies. Clothing or fl ammable
material SHOULD NOT BE PLACED on or near the
appliance.
Children and adults should be ALERTED to
the hazards of high surface temperature and
should STAY AWAY to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. Young children should be CAREFULLY
SUPERVISED when they are in the same room as
the appliance.
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SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION
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DO NOT place furniture or any other combustible
household objects within 36 inches of the fi replace
front.
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