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INSTALLATION AND GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
General Information
This series is designed certified in accordance with American
National Standard/CSA Standard Z21.88 as a Gas Fireplace
Heater to be installed according to these instructions.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than
as shown in these instructions will be the responsibility
of the person and company making the changes, and will
void the warranty. This product may not be used with any
type of gas other than what is shown on the rating plate.
Important
All Correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number and type of gas.
Installation
Installation, replacement, gas piping, gas utilization equipment
or accessories, and the repair and service of this equipment
must be performed by a qualified agency. The term “qualified
agency” means any individual, firm, corporation or company which
either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is
responsible for (a) the installation or replacement of gas piping or
(b) the connection, installation, repair or servicing of equipment,
who is experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions
required and has complied with all the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction.
• This installation must conform with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code,
NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1.
• This appliance, when installed, must be electrically ground
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ed in accordance with local codes or. In the absence of lo-
cal codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70.
• Provide adequate clearances around the heater for servic
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ing and ensure there are no obstructions to the combus-
tion air intake situated at the back of the heater. Refer to
Pages 16 to 19.
• The Mantis Power-Vent High-Efficiency Fireplace must
be installed on a flat, solid continuous surface (i.e. wood,
metal, concrete). Rough or uneven surfaces can cause
vibration or humming in the heater.
• This appliance does need to be installed in such a way
where the heater can be removed for servicing the heat
exchanger and the flue that are located in the rear section
of the heater.
• This appliance is equipped with a three-prong
[grounding] plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut
or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
For
an ungrounded receptacle, purchase an adapter with two
prongs and a wire for grounding.
Note:
Under no circumstances should the appliance be
installed under conditions that would not allow for
easy removal of the appliance to carry out routine
inspection and service to the appliance.
Note:
Where a mantel surround is being used on
insert installations and zero clearance fireplace
installations, the combustion air intake slot located in
the top mantel surround must not be obstructed. This
will allow combustion air to enter through the slot to the
combustion air inlet located at the back of the heater.
Note:
During initial firing of this unit, residual oil from the
heat exchanger may bake off and smoke may occur.
Provide adequate ventilation to the area where the
heater is installed to prevent triggering of smoke
alarms. Refer to page 31 for more detail.
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 Z225.1, or
Standard for Gas Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile
Housing, CSA Z240.0.
Installation on Combustible Flooring
If this appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile,
or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the
appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extend-
ing the full width and depth of the appliance.
The base referred to above does not mean the fire-proof
base as used on wood stoves. The protection is primarily for
rugs that may be extremely thick and light-color tile that can
discolor.
Installation in Residential Garages
Gas utilization equipment in residential garages shall be
installed so that all burners and burner ignition devices are
located not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor. The
equipment shall be located, or protected, so it is not subject to
physical damage by vehicles.
Operation of Heater During Construction
The heater shall not be used during construction.
WARNING
Do not operate appliance with the glass front re-
moved, or if it is cracked or broken. Replacement of
the glass shall be performed by a licensed or quali-
fied service person
