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INTRODUCTION
Notice:
During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and
smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate
the room in which the unit is installed.
Installation on Rugs and Tile
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 fire-proof base
as used on wood stoves. The protection is for rugs that are
extremely thick and light colored tile.
Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a masonry or
UL 127
factory-
built fireplace in which an unvented fireplace is installed.
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.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The installation must be
made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental
fireplaces shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR
30 upon sale of the unit.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, unvented propane
and natural gas-fired space heaters shall be prohibited in
bedrooms and bathrooms.
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 warranty card
supplied with unvented room fireplace.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate
unvented fireplace.
Always consult your local Building Department regarding
regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of
an unvented fireplace.
This fireplace may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale,
from the manufacturer.
WARNING
This appliance is equipped for natural or propane gas. Field
conversion is not permitted.
WARNING
ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN
BE DANGEROUS.
Improper installation or use of the fireplace can cause
serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
This series is design certified in accordance with American
National Standard Institute (ANSI) Z21.11.2 by the Canadian
Standards Association Laboratories (CSA) as an Unvented Room
Fireplace and should be installed according to these instructions.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as
shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not
shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person
and company making the change.
Millivolt 3 Series Only
750 Millivolt System
When you ignite the pilot, the thermocouple produces millivolts
(electrical current) which energizes the magnet in the gas valve.
After 30 seconds to 1 minute time period you can release the gas
control knob and the pilot will stay ON. Allow your pilot flame to
operate an additional one to two minutes before you turn the gas
control knob from the PILOT position to the ON position. This
time period allows the millivolts (electrical energy) to build-up to a
sufficient level allowing the gas control to operate properly.
Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number and type of gas.