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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 be
working.properly..Get.fresh.air.at.once!.Have.
fireplace serviced. Some people are more af
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fected.by.carbon.monoxide.than.others..These.
include pregnant women, people with heart or
lung disease or anemia, those under the influ
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ence.of.alcohol.and.those.at.high.altitudes.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas:
.Natural.and.
propane/LP. gases. are. 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 fireplace.
WARNING: Any change to
this fireplace or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blow
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er insert, heat exchanger insert or
other accessory not approved for
use with this fireplace.
WARNING: 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 cause sooting.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
SAFETy
Continued
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Fireplace front and screen be
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come very hot when running
heater. Keep children and adults
away from hot surfaces to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fire
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place will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil
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dren when they are in the room
with fireplace.
You must operate this fireplace
with the fireplace screen in place.
Make sure fireplace screen is in
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stalled before running fireplace.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma
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terials, gasoline and other flam
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mable vapors and liquids.
1.. 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.
2.. Do.not.place.propane/LP.supply.tank(s).
inside.any.structure..Locate.propane/LP.
supply.tank(s).outdoors.
3.. 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
4. This fireplace shall not be installed in a
bathroom.