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placement. Do not install unit with damaged, incomplete, or substitute
parts. Read all instructions before starting installation and follow these
instructions carefully during installation to insure maximum benefit
and safety. Failure to follow them will void your warranty and may
present a fire hazard.
The warranty will be voided by, and the warranter disclaims any
responsibility for the following actions:
• Installation of any damaged fireplace.
• Modification of the fireplace.
• Installation other than as instructed by Empire Comfort Systems
Inc.
• Improper positioning of the logs.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not manufactured
or approved by manufacturer.
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.
State 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 room
heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon
sale of the unit. In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane or
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/NFPA 54.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11
West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036.
Warning:
anY cHange to tHis FiRePLace oR its
contRoLs can Be DangeRoUs.
Improper installation or use of the fireplace can cause serious
injury or death from fire, burns, explosions, or carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than 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.
high Altitudes
For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610 m), ratings should be
reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305 m) above sea
level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing
spud/orifice size.
Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations,
codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an unvented
room heater.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently
located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state
or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the
manufacturer.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the
rating plate.
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 heater.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented
room heater.
This product is design certified in accordance with American National
Standards Institute Z21.11.2 by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) as
an Unvented Room Heater and should be installed according to these
instructions.
Notice:
Remove screw in valve cover. Screw is required to prevent
shipping damage.
Attention: During initial use of ceramic log you will detect an odor
as the ceramic log is cured.
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. Do not operate this appliance unless all components
including logs, burners, and controls are in good working condition.
Never operate this appliance if any log or twig is broken, or out
of their intended position. Refer to Log Placement on page 11 for
correct log and twig positioning.
Replacement parts are available through your local dealer as
indicated in the Parts Sections on pages 19 through 23.
Warning: This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane)
gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
Warning: This unit is not for use with solid fuels.
Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial
Number and type of gas.
Notice:
During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out, and
smoke may occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate
the room in which the unit is installed.
Installation in Residential Garages
Gas utilization equipment in residential garages shall be installed so
that all burners and burner ignition devices are located not less than
18" (457 mm) above the floor.
Such equipment shall be located, or protected, so it is not subject to
physical damage by a moving vehicle.
Preparation
This vent free gas fireplace and its components are tested and safe
when installed in accordance with this Installation Manual. Report
to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment, specifically check log
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