The state of Massachusetts requires the chimney damper to be removed or to be welded in
the fully open position. The State of Massachusetts also mandates that the installation be
made by a Massachusetts licensed plumber or gas fitter.
Warning: The vented gas log set is designed as an attended appliance and can only be
operated in the presence of adults. Do not operate the vented gas log set if unattended, or
in the presence of unattended children, especially those under 8 years of age, or while
anyone is sleeping. Do not place stockings, clothing or any flammable material above or
near the fireplace.
Warning: The fireplace and vented gas log set function as a system. If flames or combustion gases
spill out of the fireplace into the room (check with a match or smoke stick), make sure that no
exhaust fans, exhaust hoods and clothes dryers are creating a negative pressure within the home, if
so, please shut them all down. If the condition persists with all fans off, then the flue damper must
be readjusted, by a licensed gas fitter, to a larger opening until a positive draft is obtained.
Warning: Fireplace systems that do not draft properly can increase the amount of soot produced by
the vented gas log set and, in extreme cases, can cause soot to be deposited within the room. This
effect can be a sign of a blocked chimney, a faulty vent system or the result of negative air pressure
within the home. A licensed gas fitter should be able to determine if such a problem exists and be
able to provide a solution to the improper venting of the fireplace/gas log set combination as
outlined in Section 2.3.8 on page 12 and 13 of this manual.
Caution: Do not put furniture or other objects around the fireplace that will obstruct the flow of
combustio
n
air. Maintain a minimum clearance of 1.2m (48’’) to all objects around the fireplace. Keep
the room where the fireplace is situated clear and free from combustible material. Gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids must be stored in sealed containers in a well-ventilated room or
structure that does not adjoin the room where the fireplace is situated.
The fireplace firescreen
must always be installed when using the gas log set.
Yearly Inspections:
The fireplace and the vented gas log set should be inspected at least annually in Canada by a
licensed gas fitter or in the U.S.A. by professionals who are certified by the National Fireplace
Institute® (NFI) as NFI Gas Specialists. A yearly examination and cleaning of the chimney, smoke
pipe and firebox of the solid-fuel burning fireplace must be performed by a licensed service
technician or certified chimney sweep. A yearly inspection to clean pilot and burners must be
performed In Canada by a licensed gas fitter or in the U.S.A. by an NFI Gas Specialist. If any part or
component has gone beyond it’s usable life, it must be replaced with an exact replacement. It is
imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the vented gas
fire log set be kept clean. More frequent cleaning is required in the presence of excessive dust, lint
and dirt, etc.
Warning: Do not use the vented gas fire log set and it’s associated fireplace if any part of
either device has been submerged in water.
In Canada, immediately call a licensed gas
fitter or in the U.S. A. , an NFI Gas Specialist to inspect the fireplace/vented gas fire log set
and to replace any part which has been submerged under water including the gas valve,
burner tubes, pilot , igniter and all components related to the gas control system.
Page 20
