
Vermont Castings • Montpelier Medium Insert Installation & Operating Manual_R23 • 11/18 3-90-30004403
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burn coals that become buried in the ash. Push coals
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KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
Operate your Montpelier Medium Insert only with the
door fully closed. If the door is left partially open, gas
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