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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.
• If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting,
tile or other combustible material other than
wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on
a metal or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the appliance.
The base referred to above does not mean the
fireproof base as used on wood stoves. The
protection is for rugs that are extremely thick and
light colored tile.
• 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.
• This appliance must not share or be connected
to a flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning
appliance.
• Keep the area around your appliance clear
of combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapor and liquids.
• Under no circumstances should any solid fuels
(wood, coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in
this appliance.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must
not be obstructed in any way.
• Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the same room as the appliance.
Toddlers, young children, and others may be
susceptible to accidental contact burns. A
physical barrier is recommended if there are at-
risk individuals in the house. To restrict 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.
• A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns
from the hot viewing glass is provided with this
appliance and shall be installed for the protection
of children and other at-risk individuals. barrier
required, but may be sold separately.
• If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall
be replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier for
this appliance.
• Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for
servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.
• 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 that
will obstruct the flow of ventilation air.
• Clearance 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
is tempered 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 Pages
56 - 61 for
ordering.
• DO NOT use this fireplace 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