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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.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the fireplace.
Fireplace front and screen be
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come very hot when running fire
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place. 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 and
hood in place. Make sure fire
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place screen and hood are in
place 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.
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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,
operate or service this heater.
Improper use of this heater can
cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion,
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 be working properly.
Get fresh air at once!
Have fireplace serviced.
Some people are more affected by carbon monox-
ide 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 and Propane/LP Gas:
Natural and pro
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pane/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 heater 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.