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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (CONT'D)
WARNING
Read and follow these safety precautions prior to operating
this fireplace. Failure to follow these precautions may result
in death, injury, or property damage.
Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate the fireplace
to ensure it is venting properly.
WARNING
Do not operate this fireplace without glass front panel
installed.
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If this fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
combustible material other than wood flooring the fireplace
shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full
width and depth of the fireplace.
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.
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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 fireplace.
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Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed
on or near the fireplace.
•
Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper
operation.
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This fireplace must not share or be connected to a flue
serving a separate solid-fuel burning fireplace.
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Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids.
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Under no circumstances
should any solid fuels (wood,
coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this fireplace.
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The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed in any way.
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Due to high temperatures, the fireplace should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
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The glass front or any part removed for servicing the
fireplace must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace.
Work should be done by a qualified service person.
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Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing the
fireplace must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace.
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Keep burner and control compartment clean.
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Vent cap is
hot
while fireplace is in operation and some time
afterward.
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Installation and repair should be done by a
QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON.
The fireplace 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 fireplace be kept clean.
CAUTION
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 57 for ordering.
•
DO NOT
put anything around the fireplace that will obstruct
the flow of ventilation air.
•
DO NOT
use this fireplace if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
fireplace and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
• DO
keep the fireplace 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.
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Young children should be carefully supervised when they are
in the same room as the fireplace. 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.
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A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this fireplace and shall
be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
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If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be
replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier for this fireplace.
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Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing an
fireplace must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your
fireplace. This is a fire hazard. No greeting card, stockings or
ornamentation of any type should be placed on or attached to the
fireplace. This is a heating appliance. The flow of heat can ignite
combustibles.
Figure 1
