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reQuIreMeNTS fOr cANADA
This unit
cannot
be installed in a UNVENTED application, this
unit
can only
be installed as a VENTED application with these
requirements.
IMPOrTANT SAfeTY INfOrMATION
This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60and CGA 2.26 Decorative
Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces.
Do not burn wood or solid fuels in a fireplace where a decorative
gas log set is installed. This appliance is for installation only in
a solid fuel burning fireplace, masonry fireplace or manufactured
fireplace.
warning:
Any modification to this gas log set or to controls can
be dangerous. Improper installation or use of the gas log set can
cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon
monoxide poisoning.
1. Please follow all local codes regarding installation, combus
-
tion and ventilation air or in the absence of local codes follow
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1(U.S. installation),
or CAN/CGA-B149, Installation Code (Canada installation).
2. Proper installation, burner pan location and log placement is
important to achieve optimum look and performance of your
gas log set. The logs have been designed for easy location
and placement on the grate and must be followed for proper
operation.
3. Do not operate this log set with glass doors in the closed po-
sition. A fireplace screen must be in place when the log set
is burning. Adequate combustion air must be provided for
proper venting. All flames should go up and out the top of the
firebox into the flue vent. If any flames float or curl forward
into the room do not operate appliance. Check for an open
flue and adequate combustion air into the room. A damper
clamp must
be installed on the firebox damper to maintain an
open flue vent condition. See fireplace instructions manual
for installing damper clamp.
4. Young children must be carefully supervised when they are
in the same room as the gas log while in operation. Do not
place stockings, clothing or any flammable material above or
near the fireplace.
5. Do not substitute or use materials other than those supplied
for use with the log set.
6. Also refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on
page 3 of this manual
WARNING; DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET
wITH gLASS DOOrS cLOSeD
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on
or near the appliance.
• Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during op
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eration.
• During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various
components of this appliance are treated with certain oils,
films or bonding agents. These bonding agents are not harm
-
ful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are
burned off during initial operation of the appliance. This is a
normal temporary occurrence. A window should be opened
during the initial bake out period.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
•
wArNINg:
Before installing in a solid fuel burning fire
-
place, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot,
creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney clean
-
er.
• Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service
person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at
least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpet
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ing, bedding materials, etc. It is imperative that control com
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partments, burners and circulating air passageways of the ap
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pliance be kept clean.
•
Do not
put anything around the fireplace that will obstruct
the flow of ventilation air.
•
Do
keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible
material, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• A yearly examination and cleaning of the venting system of
the solid-fuel burning fireplace must be performed by a quali
-
fied agency.
•
Do
make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners. Clean
and replace damaged parts.
•
Do not
use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
• Never burn solid fuels in fireplace where a gas log set is in
-
stalled.
• This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Vented
Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. State or local
codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented
configuration. Check your state or local codes.
