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Important Safety Precautions
Contempo’s Limited warranty will be voided, and Contempo, LLC will disclaim any responsibility, for the
following:
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IMPROPER INSTALLAION OF YOUR CONTEMPO FIREPLACE AND CONTEMPO
COMPONENT PARTS: CONSULT YOUR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION BOOK.
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ALTERATION OF THE CONTEMPO FIREPLACE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENT PARTS.
Safety Precautions for Wood Burning Fireplace Operation
NEVER START A FIRE WITH A LIQUID FIRE STARTER, INCLUDING:
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gasoline
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kerosene
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liquid bar-b-que starters
NEVER BURN TRASH OR CHRISTMAS TREES.
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They create extremely hot fires.
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They cause sparks that may be hazardous.
NEVER USE WOOD PRODUCTS WITH SYNTHETIC BINDERS.
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They build up creosote in your flue system and termination which may cause a hazardous condition.
CAUTION YOUR CHILDREN AND BE AWARE OF YOUR PETS.
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The exposed parts of your fireplace and glass panel (if installed) become very hot.
Understanding Your Fireplace
This OMNI Testing Service-listed fireplace has been tested to UL 127 test standards and is well insulated for
safe clearances to combustible construction materials used to build your home. The proper clearances are
described by a label on each component for use by the installers and by the local building inspector to ensure
compliance.
THE SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRESENTED IN THIS
HOMEOWNER’S GUIDE CANNOT COVER ALL POSSIBLE SITUATIONS THAT MAY ARISE DURING
YOUR FIREPLACE OPERATION. COMMON SENSE, CAUTION, AND CARE MUST ALWAYS BE USED.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE FISK OF DAMAGING FIREPLACE MATERIALS AND INCREASING THE
RISK OF SPREADING A FIRE, DO NOT USE THE FIREPLACE TO COOK OR WARM FOODS.
CAUTION: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to
start or “freshen up” a fire in this fireplace. Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace while it is in use.
WARNING:
DO NOT OVERFUEL FIREPLACE, OR FILL WITH WOOD BEYOND THE ANDIRON
GRATE AREA. OVERLOAD WILL CAUSE SMOKE SPILLAGE INTO THE ROOM.