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Location
In selecting a location for the stove, consider the
following points:
1) Heat distribution
2) Vent termination requirements
3) Gas supply line routing
4) Traffic areas, furniture, draperies, etc.
The GF 300 BV may be located on or near conven-
tional construction materials, however, proper clearance
to combustibles must be maintained in order to provide
adequate air circulation around the appliance. Also, it is
important to provide adequate access around the stove
for servicing and proper operation.
The clearance and hearth specifications listed in this
manual are the minimum requirements for combustible
material. A combustible material is anything that can
burn (i.e. sheet rock, wall paper, wood, fabrics etc.). These
surfaces are not limited to those that are visible and also
include materials that may be located behind non-com-
bustibles.
If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a
material, consult your local fire officials. “Fire Resistant”
materials are considered combustible: they are difficult to
ignite, but will burn. Also, “fire-rated” sheet rock is consid-
ered combustible.
Hearth Requirements
The GF 300 BV gas stove CANNOT be installed directly on
carpeting, vinyl, linoleum or Pergo
®
.
If this appliance will be installed on any combustible
material other than wood, a floor pad must be installed
that is either metal or wood, or a listed hearth pad. This
floor protection must extend the full width and depth of
the appliance. It is not necessary to remove carpeting,
vinyl or linoleum from underneath the floor protection.
See fig. 1.
Figure 1. Minimum Hearth Protection.
14”
(356 mm)
24”
(686 mm)
Safety Information
Due to the high operating temperatures this
appliance should be located out of traffic and
away from furniture, draperies, etc. Maintain
proper clearance to combustible mantels and
fireplace trim.
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 supervised while they
are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers,
young children and others may be susceptible
to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier,
such as a child guard, is recommended to be used
if there are at-risk individuals in the house. To
restrict access to a fireplace or stove, install an
adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young
children and other at-risk individuals out of the
room and away from hot surfaces.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
an appliance must be replaced prior to operating
the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not
be placed on or near the fireplace.
Surveiller les enfants. Garder les vêtements, les
meubles, l’essence ou autres liquides à vapeur
inflammables lin de l’appareil.
Never allow anyone to use the fireplace if they are
unfamiliar with its operation.
NEVER store or use gasoline or any other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the
fireplace.
Never burn any solid materials (wood, cardboard,
paper, coal, etc.) in this gas fireplace. Use with
natural gas or propane fuel ONLY.
Any safety screen, glass or guard removed for
servicing the appliance must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.
Do not slam or strike the glass panel.
This appliance is NOT for use with aftermarket
glass doors.
Cet appareil ne sert pas avec des portes en verre
de marché des accessoires.
Wear gloves and safety glasses while installing
or performing maintenance procedures on this
appliance.
