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OWNER’S MANUAL
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes, use
the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas
Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Compact Fireplace
UNPACKING
1.
Remove log box and fireplace from
carton. The hood is not attached.
2.
Remove all protective packaging ap-
plied to fireplace for shipment.
3.
Make sure your fireplace includes one
hardware packet.
4.
Check fireplace for any shipping
damage. If fireplace is damaged,
promptly inform dealer where you
bought fireplace.
PRODUCT
FEATURES
SAFETY PILOT
This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).
The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-
free room fireplaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off
the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This sys-
tem requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light fireplace.
AUT
O
MAN
OFF
ST
ATUS
ON
LO
HI
TEMP
ON
OFF
REM
OTE
Ignitor Button
Screen
Fireplace
Cabinet
Logs
Control Knob
Remote Control
(Optional)
Selector Switch
(Optional)
REMOTE CONTROL
ACCESSORIES
There are four optional remote controls that
can be purchased separately for this log
heater:
• hand-held ON/OFF remote
• hand-held thermostat remote
• wall mounted thermostat
• wall mounted ON/OFF switch
See Accessories, pages 26 and 27.