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WARNING
Read and follow these safety precautions prior to operat-
ing this appliance. Failure to follow these precautions may
result in death, injury, or property damage.
Samples and Definitions:
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.
Attention!
If the fireplace insert is installed into a modified
wood-burning, factory-built fireplace, the fireplace cannot
be returned to a wood-burning fireplace. See page 14 for
additional details regarding the allowed modifications to a
factory-built fireplace.
Read all instructions before starting installation and follow them
carefully to insure safety. Failure to follow the instructions will
void the warranty and may cause a fire hazard.
The warranty will be voided by, and the warranter disclaims any
responsibility for the following actions:
•
Installation of any damaged fireplace insert or vent system
component.
•
Modification of the fireplace insert or direct vent system.
•
Installation other than as instructed by Empire Comfort
Systems Inc.
•
Improper positioning of logs, glass door, barrier screen, or
decorative accessories.
•
Installation and/or use of any component part not
manufactured or approved by the manufacturer.
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number and type of gas. Fill out the Homeowner
Reference Section on page 5.
Unpacking the fireplace insert
1. Cut binding straps.
2. Remove the top carton.
3. Carefully remove the carton contents.
4. Use the Carton Contents and Hardware Pack lists on page 4
to verify all components are present.
5. Verify that the fireplace insert and components have not
been damaged during shipping.
6. Set fireplace insert in a location near its final installation
location.
BEFORE YOU START
Preparation
This fireplace insert and its components are safe when installed
in accordance with this Installation Manual. Report any parts
damaged in shipment to your dealer. Do not install the fireplace
insert with damaged, incomplete or substitute parts.
Installation Considerations
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The firebox must be in good working order and sized
according to page 11.
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Gas supply piping – right or left side entrance
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Electrical supply and connections – for blower
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120V, 60Hz, 1 Amp
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Right side entrance
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Surround Requirements - See Fireplace Insert Dimensions,
page 10 and Accessories, page 6.
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Surround Bottom Cover - For elevated insert installations.
See Accessories, page 6.
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Shroud Requirements - See Accessories, page 6.
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Leveling the Insert - Four leveling bolts are included in
the Hardware Pack. See page 4 for size and page 16 for
installation and use.
1. Read the safety information pages 49 - 50 and 59.
2. Place the sticker located in the instruction envelope onto the
“
Homeowner Reference Information
”
page 5.
3. Show the homeowner where the rating plate and lighting
instruction plate are located.
6. Install and connect the gas lines. See pages 12 and 13.
7. Install the wiring. See pages 35 and 38.
8. Install the venting. See pages 15 - 17.
9. Install the fireplace insert. See page 16.
10. Light the fireplace insert. See pages 34 and 39.
11. Troubleshoot issues. See pages 36, and 40 - 42.
12. Show the homeowner how to operate the fireplace insert.
13. Show the homeowner how do the basic maintenance.