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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKLIST
BEFORE OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE, CAREFULLY PROCEED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST
1. Read and understand these instructions before installing or
operating this appliance.
2. This appliance is should be installed and repaired by a
fully qualified service person who must be familiar with the
installation of the Mantis Power-Vent High-Efficiency
Fireplace.
3. Installers who are not familiar with the installation of this
appliance should contact Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.
prior to installing the appliance to avoid creating hazardous
operating conditions.
4. Check and inspect the appliance for gas leaks. In the event
of gas leaks, cut off the gas supply to the heater immediately
and call your gas supplier or installer.
5. Check and verify that all flue venting combustion air intakes
and flue outlets are unobstructed.
6. Refer to pages 19 to 21 for Single Flue pipe and page 31
for Co-axial Flue installations. Check that correct flue pipe
and cap has been fitted in line with the manufacturer’s
specifications as illustrated in this manual pages 11 to 31.
7. Do not use alternative Flue or cap on installation other
than that specified in this manual - otherwise heater will
malfunction and cause hazardous operating conditions and
will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
8. Check and verify that flue pipe connection to the appliance
when using single 1 1/2” flue pipe installation is correctly
installed and secured in line with instruction in this manual,
Pages 19 to 21.
9. Prior to operating the appliance, check for dust or debris
on the burners. Refer to Page 46, Figure 75 and Page 47,
“Cleaning Burners.”
10. Check and verify that logs are place correctly as per
instructions on Pages 17 and 18 of this manual. If logs are
incorrectly positioned, it can create a hazardous situation, and
in most instances, the heater will not operate correctly.
11. Do not light heater without logs installed, as heater will not
operate properly.
12. Check and verify prior to starting the appliance, that all panels
are secured in place and that the main door has been locked in
position.
13. After verifying and checking all the above points, proceed to
lighting instructions. Refer to pages 37 to 38.