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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INSTALLER:
Leave these instructions with the owner. For
Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. Do not burn wood or
solid fuels in a fireplace where a decorative gas log set is installed.
This appliance is for installation only in a solid fuel burning fireplace,
masonry fireplace or manufactured fireplace.
WARNING
Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney
flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes
and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner.
WARNING
Do not allow fans to blow directly into or at the fireplace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.
WARNING
Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other
accessory not approved for use with this appliance.
DANGER
Any modification to this gas log set or to controls can be
dangerous. Improper installation or use of the gas log set
can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion
or carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING
Do not operate this burner with glass doors closed.
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Installation and repair must be done by a QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSON. The appliance should be inspected before use and
at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding materials, etc. It is imperative that control compartments,
burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be
kept clean.
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Dot not place clothing or other flammable material on or near
the appliance.
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Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during operation.
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Do not put anything around the fireplace that will obstruct the
flow of ventilation air.
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Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
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Do not use thermostats on vented burner applications
• Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible
material, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
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Keep burner and control compartment clean.
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A yearly examination and cleaning of the venting system of the
solid-fuel burning fireplace must be performed by a qualified
agency.
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Make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners. Clean and
replace damaged parts.
• Alert children and adults to the hazards of high surface
temperatures and caution them to stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
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Carefully supervise young children when they are in the
same room as the appliance.
• During manufacture, this burner is treated with certain oils,
films and bonding agents. These substances are not harmful
but may produce smoke and odors as they burn off during initial
operation of the fireplace. This is normal. Open a window during
the initial bake out period.
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Proper installation, burner pan location and log placement is
important to achieve optimum look and performance of your
gas log set. Follow the log assembly sequence for proper
operation.
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Do not operate this log set with glass doors in the closed
position.
A fireplace screen must be in place when the log
set is burning. Adequate combustion air must be provided for
proper venting. All flames should go up and out the top of the
firebox into the flue vent. If any flames float or curl forward into
the room do not operate appliance. Check for an open flue and
adequate combustion air into the room. A damper clamp must
be installed on the firebox damper to maintain an open flue.
See page 10.
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Young children must be carefully supervised when they are in
the same room as the gas log while in operation. Do not place
stockings, clothing or any flammable material above or near
the fireplace.
• Do not substitute or use materials other than those supplied
for use with the log set.
WARNING
Follow all gas leak check procedures in this manual, prior
to operation.
WARNING
Fuels used in gas or oil-fired appliances, and the products
of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or
other reproductive harm. This warning is issued pursuant
to California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISCONNECT THE GAS OR ANY GAS
FITTING WHILE THIS APPLIANCE IS IN OPERATION.
NEVER leave the decorative gas log set unattended while in op-
eration.
NEVER allow children to operate this decorative gas log set.
NEVER place hands or fingers on the front-edge of this decorative
gas log set.
NEVER use liquid propane gas in a natural gas unit, or natural gas
in a liquid propane unit.
DO NOT use solid-fuel or lighter fluid in any decorative gas log set.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance
must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.