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SAFETy
WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproduc
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tive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper
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ate or service this fireplace. Im
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proper use of this fireplace can
cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosions,
electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If
you have these signs, the fireplace may not
have been installed properly.
Get fresh air at
once!
Have fireplace inspected and serviced
by a qualified service person. 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 Gas:
Natural gas is odorless. 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 log set.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety ..................................................................
2
Local Codes
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4
Unpacking
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4
Product Identification ...........................................
4
Optional Product Features...................................
4
Installation ..........................................................
5
Operation
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11
Cleaning and Maintenance
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11
Troubleshooting .................................................
12
Parts
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14
Service Hints .....................................................
18
Technical Service...............................................
18
Replacement Parts
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18
Accessories .......................................................
19
Warranty
..............................................Back Cover
WARNING: Improper instal
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lation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct
installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult
a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is a gas-fired
appliance. It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which it is in
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stalled. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to the
National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI
Z233.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combus-
tion and Ventilation.
WARNING: This appliance
is for installation only in a
solid-fuel burning masonry or
UL127 factory-built fireplace,
constructed of noncombustible
material, and connected to a
working flue. (See page 5 for
minimum flue opening.)
This appliance may be installed
in an aftermarket*, permanently
located, manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by
state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.