Astria Fireplaces Arcadia18MN, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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You must operate this log set
with a fireplace doors or screen
in place and fully closed. Un-
less provided by other means,
screens shall have openings for
introduction of combustion air.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flam -
mable vapors and liquids.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance
is not convertible for use with other gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in -
side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply
tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department
4. Never install log set
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other
flammable objects are less than 42" from
the front, tip or sides of the log set
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace,
the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned
of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a
qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if
highly heated. Inspect chimney flue for damage.
If damaged, repair flue before operating the log
set.
6. Do not burn solid-fuel in the fireplace after
installing the log set. Do not use this log set
to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
7. This log set is designed to be smokeless. If logs
ever appear to smoke, turn off appliance and call
a qualified service person. Note: During initial
operation, slight smoking could occur due to log
curing and burning of manufacturing residues.
You may wish to add more ventilation by opening
a window.
8. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in
Cleaning and Maintenance
,
page 14.
9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products, turn the log set off.
If heated, the vapors from these products may
create a white powder residue within burner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
10. Do not run the appliance
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
• under dusty conditions
11. Do not use the log set if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately call
a qualified service technician to inspect the
log set and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been
under water.
12. Do not operate the appliance if any log is
broken. Do not operate the log set if a log is
chipped (dime-sized or larger).
13. Turn the appliance off and let cool before
servicing or repairing. Make sure the selector
switch is in the OFF position. Only a qualified
service person should install, service or repair
log set.
14. To prevent performance problems, do not
use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb.
capacity (propane/LP units only).
15. The installation of these appliances in manu -
factured homes in the U.S. must conform
with the Manufactured Home Construction
and Safe ty Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part
3280 , in the United States, or when such
a standard is not applicable, Manufactured
Home Installation Standard, ANSI/NCSBCS
A225.1/NFPA 501A.
16. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use this appliance with care. Follow
all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use
the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 *.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Note : Where listed vented decorative logs are
required, thermostat operation