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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
I
ndicates 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.
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number and type of gas. Fill out the Homeowner
Reference Section on page 5.
WARNING
This fireplace insert is not for use with solid fuels. Improper
use of the fireplace insert can cause serious injury or death
from fire, burns, explosions or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Television Considerations
Installing a television above a fireplace has become increasingly
popular; however, the area above any fireplace gets hot and most
TV manufacturers recommend against placing their products
near a heat source.
If you install a television above this fireplace, Empire Comfort
Systems accepts no responsibility for damage or injuries. Follow
the television manufacturer’s installation instructions, including
any recommendations regarding proximity to heat sources.
If you have a TV above your fireplace, turn off the fireplace and
let it cool completely before servicing or touching any buttons on
the TV.
Maintenance and Service
Although the frequency of servicing and maintenance will depend
on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualified
service technician perform an appliance checkup at the beginning
of each heating season. Specific guidelines regarding each
appliance maintenance task are listed below.
NOTICE:
It is normal for steel appliances to make expansion
and/or contraction noise during the start-up or cool-down cycle.
Similar noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger or car
engine.
NOTICE:
During manufacture, components of this fireplace
insert are treated with oils, films or bonding agents. These are
not harmful, but may produce smoke and smells as they are
burned off during the initial operation of the fireplace insert. This
is normal. Open a window to ventilate the area.
WARNING
Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed,
cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done
by a licensed or qualified service person.
Only glass approved for use by the manufacturer in fireplace may
be used for replacement. The glass replacement must be done
by a licensed or qualified service person.
WARNING
1. The use of substitute glass will void all product
warranties.
2. Avoid breaking the glass.
3. Do not operate this appliance without the glass front
or with a broken glass front. Have a qualified service
person replace damaged glass and gasket using
materials specified by Empire Comfort Systems.
4. Do not abuse or strike the glass.
CAUTION
Do not use Ammonia based or abrasive cleaners on glass.
Do not attempt to clean glass when glass is hot.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION