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DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED
Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly.
DANGER
: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
: Addresses practices not related to personal
injury.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
• Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and
proper operation should be maintained.
• Under no circumstances should any solid fuels
(wood, coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in
this appliance.
• Keep the area around your appliance clear of
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapor and liquids.
• This appliance must not share or be connected
to a flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning
appliance.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not
be obstructed in any way.
• Due to high temperatures the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
• The glass front or any part removed for servicing
the appliance must be replaced prior to operating
the appliance. Work should be done by a qualified
service person.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Vent cap is hot while fireplace is in operation.
•
Installation and repair should 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.
• Do noT put anything around the fireplace insert
that will obstruct the flow of ventilation air.
• Maintain clearances in accordance with local
installation codes and the requirements of the gas
supplier.
• Do
keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible material, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• Do
examine venting system periodically and replace
damaged parts.
• Do
make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners.
Clean and replace damaged parts.
•
CAUTIon: The glass used in your fireplace insert
is ceramic glass. If the glass is cracked or damaged
in any way, it should be replaced only with a complete
glass frame assembly from Empire. See parts list
on page 25 for ordering.
• Do noT use this fireplace insert if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the heater and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
an appliance must be replaced prior to operating
the appliance.
IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
