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INSTALLATION AND GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
General Information
This series is designed certified in accordance with American Na
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tional Standard/CSA Standard Z21.88 as a Gas Fireplace Heater
to be installed according to these instructions.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as
shown in these instructions will be the responsibility of the
person and company making the changes, and will void the
warranty. This product may not be used with any type of gas
other than what is shown on the rating plate.
Important
All Correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number and type of gas.
Installation
Installation, replacement, gas piping, gas utilization equipment or
accessories, and the repair and service of this equipment must
be performed 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 respon-
sible 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.
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This installation must conform with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code,
NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1.
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This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or. In the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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Provide adequate clearances around the heater for servicing
and ensure there are no obstructions to the combustion air
intake situated at the back of the heater. Refer to Pages 16 to
19.
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The Mantis Power-Vent High-Efficiency Fireplace must be in
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stalled on a flat, solid continuous surface (i.e. wood, metal,
concrete). Rough or uneven surfaces can cause vibration or
humming in the heater.
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This appliance does need to be installed in such a way where
the heater can be removed for servicing the heat exchanger
and the flue that are located in the rear section of the heater.
• This appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding]
plug for your protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong
from this plug.
For an ungrounded receptacle, purchase an
adapter with two prongs and a wire for grounding.
Note:
Under no circumstances should the appliance be installed
under conditions that would not allow for easy removal of
the appliance to carry out routine inspection and service
to the appliance.
Note:
Where a mantel surround is being used on insert installa-
tions and zero clearance fireplace installations, the com
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bustion air intake slot located in the top mantel surround
must not be obstructed. This will allow combustion air to
enter through the slot to the combustion air inlet located
at the back of the heater.
Note:
During initial firing of this unit, residual oil from the
heat exchanger may bake off and smoke may occur.
Provide adequate ventilation to the area where the heater
is installed to prevent triggering of smoke alarms. Refer
to page 31 for more detail.
A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM installa
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tion must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or when such a stan-
dard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home In
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stallations, ANSI/NCSBCS Z225.1, or Standard for Gas Equipped
Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.0.
Installation on Combustible Flooring
If this appliance is to be 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 fire-proof base as
used on wood stoves. The protection is primarily for rugs that may
be extremely thick and light-color tile that can discolor.
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 inches (457 mm) above the floor. The equipment shall be
located, or protected, so it is not subject to physical damage by
vehicles.
Operation of Heater During Construction
The heater shall not be used during construction.
WARNING
Do not operate appliance with the glass front re-
moved, or if it is cracked or broken. Replacement of
the glass shall be performed by a licensed or quali-
fied service person
