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12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other
objects.
13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.)
in this fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated on fireplace
nameplate.
14. This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
, or
the
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1
.
15. Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under
water. Immediately call a qualified service person to arrange
for replacement of the unit.
16. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken.
17. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert, or other ac-
cessory not approved for use with this fireplace.
18. Do not operate fireplace with glass door removed, cracked, or
broken.
19. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
SAFETy INFORMATION
Continued
Figure 1 - Direct-Vent Fireplace with Millivolt Ignition
LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the
absence to local codes, use the current
National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*
(USA) or the current
CSA-B149.1 Instal-
lation Code
(Canada).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
PRODUCT FEATURES
These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your
direct-vent fireplace:
• The venting system may be routed to the outside of your home
in several ways. It may vent through the roof (vertical) or it may
vent to an outside/exterior wall (horizontal). The vent pipe instal-
lation is very important to allow for proper operation. You must
follow the venting instructions very carefully for either vertical
or horizontal applications.
• This fireplace may be installed in any room of your house
provided all local codes and these installation instructions are
followed.
• This fireplace requires a wall switch, hand-held remote or wall
thermostat (millivolt) for operation (see
Accessories
, page 29).
• This fireplace does not require electricity to operate.
• Only the blower requires electricity if installed and if you plan to
install the blower at a later date, do not forget to wire the outlet
at the bottom of the fireplace when framing.
• A piezo ignitor and ceramic electrode create spark to ignite the
pilot light. It does not require matches, batteries or any other
source of ignition to light the pilot.
• Each time you turn on your fireplace, you may notice some
amount of condensation on the inside of the fireplace glass. This
is normal and will disappear after 10-20 minutes of operation.
• Your direct-vent gas fireplace system (fireplace and venting) is a
balanced and sealed gas operating unit. It requires approximately 10-
20 minutes of operating time before the flame pattern stabilizes.
Glass
Door
Assembly
Control
Valve with
Piezo Ignitor
Log
Set
Burner
Assembly
Lava
Rock
Glowing
Embers
Upper Louver
Panel
Lower
Louver
Panel
Flue Collar
Nailing
Flange
Switch Bracket for
Optional Remote and
Blower