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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
Do not operate this appliance without the glass door
installed.
WARNING
Do not operate this fireplace insert with glass doors closed.
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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.
•
In the event of a natural disaster (tornado, earthquake,
fire, etc.) have a qualified technician inspect the heater for
damage or potential gas leaks.
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Alert people – and especially children – to the hazards of
high surface temperatures. This heater may become hot
enough to burn skin and ignite clothing after prolonged
contact. To prevent injury, caution people to stay clear and
avoid touching the heater.
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Carefully supervise young children when they are in the
same room as the fireplace insert. Toddlers, young children,
and others may be susceptible to accidental contract burns.
A physical barrier is recommended if there are at-risk
individuals in the house. To restrictor access to a fireplace
or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers,
young children, and other at-risk individuals out of the room
and away from hot surfaces.
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The vent cap located on the outside of your home, will
become very hot. Alert everyone, adults and children, to stay
clear and avoid touching the vent cap. Keep the area around
the vent cap clear of combustibles, including shrubs and
trees.
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Replace any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed to
service the fireplace insert prior to operating the appliance.
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Replace a damaged barrier with one tested and approved for
this fireplace insert.
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A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot
viewing glass is provided with this appliance and must
be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
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Do not place clothing or other flammable materials (solids,
vapors or liquids) on or near the appliance.
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This fireplace insert requires an unimpeded flow of air
to circulate warm air. Do not place objects on or around
the fireplace insert that may restrict air flow to or from the
fireplace insert.