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WARNING: Any change to
this fireplace or its controls can
be dangerous.
1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for use
with the type of gas indicated on the rating
plate. This appliance is convertible for use
with propane/LP, using the GA9050A or
GA9150A pilot kit.
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 you 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
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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 heater.
5. You must operate this log set with a fire
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place screen in place. Make sure fireplace
screen is closed before running log set.
6. This log set is designed to be smokeless.
If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off appli
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ance and call a qualified service person.
Note: During initial operation, slight smok-
ing 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
instructions in
Cleaning and Maintenance
,
page 11.
SAFETy
Continued
8. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the
fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create
drafts that alter burner flame patterns.
Altered burner patterns can increase
sooting.
9. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchang
-
er insert or other accessory not approved
for use with this log set.
10. The installation and provisions for com
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bustion and ventilation air must conform
with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z233.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation.
11. Do not run log set
• where flammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
12. 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.
13. Log set becomes very hot when in use.
Keep children and adults away from hot
surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Log set will remain hot for a time after
shutdown. Allow surface to cool before
touching.
14. Carefully supervise young children when
they are in the room with log set.
15. Do not use appliance if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to inspect
the room appliance and to replace any part
of the control system (if using GA9050A or
GA9150A) and any gas control which has
been under water.
16. To help prevent breakage, new logs must
be broken-in (see
Curing Logs
page 11).
17. Turn log set off and let cool before servic
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ing, installing, or repairing. Only a qualified
service person should install, service, or
repair log set.
18. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
19. This vented gas log set may not be
installed in a bedroom or bathroom in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.