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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, explo-
sion 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 pursu-
ant 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
operation.
NEVER allow children to operate this decorative gas log set.
NEVER place hands or fingers on the front-edge of this decora-
tive 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.