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Keep the log set area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Children and adults should be
alerted to the hazard of high tem-
perature and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
1. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in
-
side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply
tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).
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 log set
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other
flammable objects are less than 42" from the
front, top or sides of the log set.
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
4. 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 cleaner. Creosote will
ignite if highly heated. Inspect chimney flue
for damage. If damaged, repair flue before
operating appliance.
5. Do not operate heater if any log is broken. Do
not operate heater if a log is chipped (dime-
sized or larger).
6. 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 the burning of
manufacturing residues. You may wish to add
more ventilation by opening a window.
7. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the instruc
-
tions in
Cleaning and Maintenance
, page 12.
SAFETy INFORMATION
Continued
8. The installation and provisions for combustion
and ventilation air must conform with the
Na-
tional Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54,
Section 5.3, Air for combustion and Ventilation.
9. To prevent performance problems, do not
use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb.
capacity (propane/LP units only).
10. Do not run log set
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
• under dusty conditions
11. 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.
12. Do not use heater if any part has been exposed
to or under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the room heater
and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
13. Turn log set off and let cool before servicing,
installing or repairing. Only a qualified service
person should install, service or repair log set.
14. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
WARNING: Failure to posi-
tion the parts in accordance
with these diagrams or failure
to use only parts specifically
approved with this appliance
may result in property damage
or personal injury.
Figure 1 - Product Identification
Log Set
Assembly
Grate
Chassis
Assembly
Ceramic
Burner
Control
Knob
Piezo
Ignitor
ON/OFF
Switch