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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate
the appliance to ensure it is venting properly.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT
GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED
.
• If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or
other combustible material other than wood flooring the
appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
The base referred to above does not mean the fireproof
base as used on wood stoves. The protection is for rugs
that are extremely thick and light colored tile.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as the appliance.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
• Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper
operation.
• This appliance must not share or be connected to a flue
serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
• Keep the area around your appliance clear of combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids.
•
Under no circumstances
should any solid fuels (wood,
coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appliance.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed in any way.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
• The glass front or any part removed for servicing the
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance. Work should be done by a qualified service
person.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
the appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Vent cap is
hot
while fireplace is in operation and some
time afterward.
• Installation and repair should be done by a
QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON.
The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualified service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to
excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It
is imperative that control compartments, burners and
circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept
clean.
CAUTION
If the glass is cracked or damaged in any way, it should
be replaced only with a complete glass frame assembly
from Empire. See parts list on Page
45 for ordering.
•
DO NOT
put anything around the fireplace that will obstruct
the flow of ventilation air.
•
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.
• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible material, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• DO examine venting system periodically and replace
damaged parts.
• DO make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners.
Clean and replace damaged parts.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers,
young children, and others may be susceptible to ac-
cidental contact burns. A physical barrier is recom-
mended if there are at-risk individuals in the house. To
restrict access to a fireplace or stove, install an adjust-
able safety gate to keep toddlers young children, and
other at-risk individuals out of the room and away from
hot surfaces.
• A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and
shall be installed for the protection of children and other
at-risk individuals.
• If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be
replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier for this appli-
ance.
• Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servic-
ing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.