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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS Cont.
15. Isolate the appliance from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any
pressure testing of the the gas supply piping system at test pressure equal or less than 1/2 psig.
16. Do not use any type of after-market blower that fits inside the fireplace. Drafts created by these type of blowers may
cause sooting.
17. Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should install, service and repair
appliance.
18. Inspect the appliance before use and at least annually by a professional service person. Frequent cleaning may be
required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is important that control compartment, burner and
circulating air passage of the appliance be kept open.
19. When operated for the first time, there will be some smell from the appliance. This will diminish and disappear after a
few hours of operation.
20.
Warning:
Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter flame patterns.
21.
Warning:
Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.
22. The firebox canopy must not be replaced with a canopy which may be provided with the decorative type UNVENTED
room heater.
23.
Warning:
Do not operate ceiling fans in same room as the vent free appliance.
24. Keep burner and control compartment clean. See installation and operating instructions accompanying heater.
25. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
26. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the appliance.
27. Must be installed by a licenced gasfitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Complies to code 527CMR.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. Firebox must be electrically grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest
edition).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
1430 Broadway
Batterymarch Park
New York, NY 10018
Quincy, MA 02260
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B.
Before lighting
, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is
heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
What to do if you smell gas
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand,
don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or
explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
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