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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs of carbon monoxide poison-
ing resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have
these signs, the fireplace may not be working properly.
Get fresh air
at once!
Have fireplace serviced. Some people are more affected by
carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of
alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas:
Natural and propane/LP gas are odor-
less. An odor-making agent is added to the gas. The odor helps you
detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas
may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual
for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this
fireplace.
WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its con-
trols can be dangerous. Do not modify this fireplace
under any circumstances. Any parts removed for ser-
vicing must be replaced prior to operating fireplace.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat ex-
changer insert or other accessory not approved for use
with this fireplace.
WARNING: 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
unless a certified kit is used.
WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into
the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame
patterns.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
Clothing or other flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper
or other flammable material.
Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for
servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.
SAFETY
Continued
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a professional
service person. More frequent cleaning may be re-
quired due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, etcetera. It is imperative that control com-
partments, burners, and circulating air passageways
of the appliance be kept clean.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperature and should stay away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from
the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance
and shall be installed for the protection of children
and other at-risk individuals.
If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall
be replaced with the manufacturer's barrier for this
appliance.
Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combus-
tible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor
or liquids. Do not run fireplace where these are used
or stored.
1. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.
To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel
tank of less than 100 lb. capacity.
2. 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.
3. Never install the fireplace
• in a recreational vehicle
•
in windy or drafty areas where curtains or other combustible (flam-
mable) objects can make contact with the fireplace front
• in high traffic areas
4. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing, installing or
repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service
or repair this fireplace. Have fireplace inspected annually by a
qualified service person.
5. You must keep control compartments, burners and circulating
air passages clean. More frequent cleaning may be needed due
to excessive lint and dust from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning fireplace.
