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Safety Precautions
© Travis Industries
6/27/2019 - 1500
864 31K CF Aust
Safety Warnings
Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room
as the appliance. Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible to
accidental contact burns. A physical barrier is recommended 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.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature
and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Do not touch the hot
surfaces of the heater. Educate all children of the danger of a high-temperature
heater.
Due to the high temperature, the heater should be located out of traffic and away
from furniture and draperies.
This unit must be installed by a qualified installer to prevent the possibility of an explosion.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, in U.S.A. follow ANSI Z223.1
and NFPA 54(88), in Canada follow CSA B149.1.
A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM installation must conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a standard is not applicable, the
Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1, or Standard for Gas Equipped
Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.4. This appliance may be installed in Manufactured
Housing only after the home is site located.
All exhaust gases must be vented outside the structure of the living-area. Combustion air is drawn from outside
the living-area structure. The venting must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel
burning appliance.
Notify your insurance company before hooking up this fireplace.
The instructions in this manual must be strictly adhered to. Do not use makeshift methods or compromise in the
installation. Improper installation will void the warranty and safety listing.
This heater is approved for use with natural gas (NG) or propane (LP). Burning the incorrect fuel will void the
warranty and safety listing and may cause an extreme safety hazard. Direct questions about the type of fuel
used to your dealer.
Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restrictions or inspection
requirements in your area.
If the flame becomes sooty, dark orange in color, or extremely tall, do not operate the heater. Call your dealer
and arrange for proper servicing.
It is imperative that control compartments, screens, or circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean
and free of obstructions. These areas provide the air necessary for safe operation.
Do not operate the heater if it is not operating properly in any fashion or if you are uncertain. Call your dealer for
a full explanation of your heater and what to expect.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this heater.
Do not operate if any portion of the heater was submerged in water or if any corrosion occurs. 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.
