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INTRODUcTION
Hearths should slope away from the front of the fireplace and chase
at 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. per foot. Metal safety strips must be on top of
any combustible hearth materials used for moisture management.
When purchasing a firebox or fireplace we recommend you also
buy a weather cover to protect the unit from moisture. Never install
a burner where moisture cannot drain off easily. We recommend a
weather barrier to protect the burner from moisture.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment
or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be
performed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified agency"
means any individual, firm, corporation or company which either in
person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for
(a) the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection,
installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in
such work, familiar with all precautions required and has complied
with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
local codes
•
When the fireplace is connected to a fixed piping system, the
installation must conform with local codes, or in the ab-
sence of local codes with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54
, or
International Fuel Gas Code
.
•
When installed, the fireplace must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local
codes with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
, if
applicable.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The installation must be
made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430
Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018.
High Altitudes
For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610m), ratings should be
reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305m) above
sea level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before
changing spud/orifice size.
Well Head Gas Installations
Some natural gas utilities use "well head" gas. This may affect the
Btu output of the unit. Contact the gas company for the heating value.
Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing
spud/orifice size.
Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail registration
card supplied with this fireplace or register online at
www.empirecomfort.com.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate outdoor
fireplace.
Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations,
codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an outdoor
gas fireplace.
WARNING
To avoid injury or damage to the fireplace or surrounding
area, do not burn wood or other solid fuels in this fireplace.
WARNING
ANY cHANGe TO THIS FIReplAce OR ITS cONTROlS cAN
Be DANGeROUS.
Improper installation or use of the fireplace can cause seri-
ous injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon
monoxide poisoning.
This series is design certified in accordance with
ANSI Z21.97/cSA
2.41 for Outdoor Gas Fireplaces
and should be installed according
to these instructions.
Any alteration of the original design, installing it other than as
shown in these instructions or using a type of gas not shown
on the rating plate, is the responsibility of the person and
company making the change.
Manual Valve Safety System
When the burner ignites, a thermocouple senses a signal (electrical
current) that energizes a magnet in the gas valve. After 30 to 60
seconds, the control knob can be released. If the thermocouple
does not sense the flame, the gas will shut off.
Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial
Number and type of gas.
Moisture Resistance
This outdoor fireplace will shed moderate amounts of water, but is
not waterproof. Water and condensing water vapor may enter the
chase under certain conditions.
The fireplace will not perform as an exterior wall. Moisture
penetration
must be considered for construction that places the fireplace in
structure walls or on moisture sensitive surfaces.
When installed on exterior walls: Empire Comfort Systems
recommends the fireplace chase be constructed outside the
structure's weather envelope. Where the platform meets the wall,
use a flashing detail similar to that required for attached decks.
Chase platforms, including hearths should slope away from the
structure at 1/4 in. per foot. The fireplace can be shimmed level.
When installed on surfaces where water may collect or cause
damage: Empire Comfort Systems recommends a slope of 1/8 to
1/4 in. per foot towards the drain port suggested. The fireplace can
be shimmed level.
