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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING
Read and follow these safety precautions prior to operating
this appliance. Failure to follow these precautions may
result in death, injury, or property damage.
SAMPLES ANd dEFINITIONS:
dANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice:
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number and type of gas. Fill out page 3 of Homeowner
Reference Section and page 8 of Installation Manual.
FOR THE HOMEOWNER
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Do not allow Combustible Materials adjacent to or in contact
with the fireplace. Combustible materials include wood,
compressed paper, plant fibers, or other materials that will
burn. These materials are considered combustible even
when treated with fire-retardant chemicals.
•
Alert children and adults to the hazards of high surface
temperatures. Warn them to stay away to avoid burns and
clothing ignition.
•
Supervise children when they are in the same room as the
fireplace.
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Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the
fireplace.
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Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing the fireplace
must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace.
•
Keep fireplace area clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
•
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.
•
Operate fireplace with all glass panels and barrier screen in place.
•
Do not place embers (rock wool) in this fireplace.
•
Do not place lava rocks in this fireplace.
WARNING
This fireplace is not for use with solid fuels. Improper use
of the fireplace can cause serious injury or death from fire,
burns, explosions or carbon monoxide poisoning.
TELEVISION CONSIdERATIONS
Installing a television above a fireplace has become increasingly
popular; however, the area above any fireplace gets hot and most
TV manufacturers recommend against placing their products
near a heat source.
If a television is installed above the fireplace, Empire Comfort
Systems accepts no responsibility for damage or injuries. Follow
the television manufacturer’s installation instructions, including any
recommendations regarding proximity to heat sources.
If a TV is installed above the fireplace, turn off the fireplace and let it
cool completely before servicing or touching any buttons on the TV.
MAINTENANCE ANd SERVICE
Although the frequency of servicing and maintenance will depend
on use and the type of installation, a qualified service technician
should perform an appliance checkup at the beginning of each
heating season. Specific guidelines regarding each appliance
maintenance task are listed below.
Notice:
It is normal for steel appliances to make expansion and/
or contraction noise during the start-up or cool-down cycle. Similar
noises are found with furnace heat exchangers and car engines.
Notice:
During manufacture, components of this fireplace
insert are treated with oils, films or bonding agents. These are
not harmful, but may produce smoke and smells as they are
burned off during the initial operation of the fireplace insert. This
is normal. Open a window to ventilate the area.
Only glass approved for use by the manufacturer in fireplace may
be used for replacement. The glass replacement must be done
by a licensed or qualified service person.
WARNING
• Avoid breaking the glass.
• Do not operate this appliance without the glass panel
and barrier screen or with a broken glass panel.
• Replace only with Empire Comfort Systems parts.
CAUTION
do not use Ammonia-based or abrasive cleaners on glass.
To prevent ectching or discoloring, clean the glass
with Fireplace Glass Cleaner (available from the dealer).
do not attempt to clean glass when glass is hot.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
WARNING
do not attach combustible material to the mantel of the
fireplace. This is a fire hazard.
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