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Owner’s Manual
Installation and Operation
Models:
RUTHERFORD-42
Wood Burning Fireplace
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
NOTICE
• Important operating
a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
instructions included.
• Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
• Read, understand
and follow these
instructions for safe
i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d
operation.
DO
N
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DIS
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Installation and service of this fireplace
should be performed by qualified personnel.
Hearth & Home Technologies suggests NFI
certified or factory-trained professionals, or
technicians supervised by an
NFI certified professional.
Fire Risk
• For use with solid wood fuel or decorative
gas appliance only.
• Do not install unvented gas logs.
WARNING
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
fire may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire. Overfiring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specified. Failure to
comply may cause house fire.
WARNING
WARNING
Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns.
• Do not touch screen/mesh or glass doors until cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch screen/mesh or glass
doors
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fireplace.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable
materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
HOT SURFACES!
Screen/mesh, glass doors and
other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev L • 5/11