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Location
In selecting a location for the stove, consider the
following points:
1) Heat distribution
2) Vent termination requirements
3) Gas supply line routing
4)Trafficareas,furniture,draperies,etc.
This appliance may be located on or near conven-
tional construction materials, however, proper clearance
to combustibles must be maintained in order to provide
adequate air circulation around the appliance. Also, it is
important to provide adequate access around the stove
for servicing and proper operation.
The clearance and hearth specifications listed in this
manual are the minimum requirements for combustible
material. A combustible material is anything that can
burn (i.e. sheet rock, wall paper, wood, fabrics etc.). These
surfaces are not limited to those that are visible and also
include materials that may be located behind non-com-
bustibles.
If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a
material,consultyourlocalfireofficials.“FireResistant”
materials are considered combustible: they are difficult to
ignite,butwillburn.Also,“fire-rated”sheetrockisconsid-
ered combustible.
Hearth Requirements
TheGF400BVgasstoveCANNOTbeinstalleddirectlyon
carpeting, vinyl, linoleum or Pergo®.
If this appliance will be installed on any combus-
tible material OTHER THAN WOOD, a floor pad must be
installed that is either metal or wood, or a listed hearth
pad. This floor protection must extend the full width
and depth of the appliance. It is not necessary to remove
carpeting, vinyl or linoleum from underneath the floor
protection. See fig. 1.
Figure 1. Minimum Hearth Protection.
14”
(356mm)
27”
(686mm)
Safety Information
Due to the high operating temperatures this appliance
shouldbelocatedoutoftrafficandawayfrom
furniture,draperies,etc.Maintainproperclearanceto
combustible mantels and fireplace trim.
Childrenandadultsshouldbealertedtothehazards
ofhighsurfacetemperaturesandshouldstayawayto
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Enfants et adultes doivent être avertis des dangers des
températuresdesurfaceélevéesetdevraientresterà
l’écart pour éviter les brûlures ou l’inflammation des
vêtements.
Youngchildrenshouldbesupervisedwhiletheyare
inthesameroomastheappliance.Toddlers,young
children and others may be susceptible to accidental
contactburns.Aphysicalbarrier,suchasachild
guard,isrecommendedtobeusedifthereareat-risk
individuals in the house. To restrict access to a fireplace
orstove,installanadjustablesafetygatetokeep
toddlers,youngchildrenandotherat-riskindividuals
outoftheroomandawayfromhotsurfaces.
Lesjeunesenfantsdoiventêtresurveilléspendant
qu’ils sont dans la même pièce que l’appareil. Les
tout-petits,lesjeunesenfantsetd’autrespeuventêtre
sensibles aux brûlures par contact accidentel. Une bar-
rièrephysique,commeungardedel’enfant,estrecom-
mandépourêtreutilisésiilyadespersonnesàrisque
danslamaison.Pourrestreindrel’accèsàunecheminée
ouunpoêle,installerunebarrièredesécuritéréglable
pourgarderlestout-petits,lesjeunesenfantsetautres
personnesàrisqueàsesortirdelasalleetàl’écartdes
surfaces chaudes.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
Tout écran ou grille de protection pour l’entretien d’un
appareil doit être remplacé avant de faire fonctionner
l’appareil.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be
placed on or near the fireplace.
Surveillerlesenfants.Garderlesvêtements,les
meubles,l’essenceouautresliquidesàvapeur
inflammables lin de l’appareil.
Neverallowanyonetousethefireplaceiftheyare
unfamiliarwithitsoperation.
NEVER store or use gasoline or any other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.
Neverburnanysolidmaterials(wood,cardboard,paper,
coal,etc.)inthisappliance.Usewithnaturalgasor
propane fuel ONLY.
Do not slam or strike the glass panel.
ThisapplianceisNOTforusewithaftermarketglassdoors.
Cet appareil ne sert pas avec des portes en verre de
marché des accessoires.
Wear gloves and safety glasses while installing or
performing maintenance procedures on this appliance.