Gas fired appliances may be used only for supplemental heat and/or decorative purposes and under no circumstances shall they
provide a primary heat source.
This appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
NOTE: It is recommended that a Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector be installed in or near bedrooms and on all levels of your home.
Place a detector about 15ft [4.5m] outside the room that houses your gas appliance.
Certified for installation in a bedroom or bed/sitting room. In Canada must be installed with listed millivolt thermostat.
In the U.S.A. Thermostats are not permitted for Vented Gas Fireplaces (ANSI Z21.50b-Decorative).
In USA see local codes.
Operations and Maintenance Instructions
For safe installation and operation note the following:
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Venting systems should be periodically examined by a qualified agency.
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The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.
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The Burner/Log Assembly has been engineered and permanently adjusted for proper flame control.
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Periodically remove the logs from the grate assembly and vacuum any loose particles from the grate and burner areas. See Log
Placement page to remove logs. Vacuum burner parts and replace logs.
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Never use your gas fireplace as a cooking device.
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Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify
proper operation after servicing.
Installation Requirements for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the installer or service agent shall be a plumber or gas fitter licensed by the Commonwealth.
When installed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or where applicable codes; the unit shall be installed with a CO detector per the
requirements listed below.
1.
For direct-vent appliances, mechanical-vent heating appliances or domestic hot water equipment, where the bottom of the vent
terminal and the air intake is installed below four feet above grade the following requirements must be satisfied:
A.
If there is not one already present, on each floor level where there are bedroom(s), a carbon monoxide detector and alarm
shall be placed in the living area outside the bedroom(s). The carbon monoxide detector shall comply with NFPA 720.
B.
A carbon monoxide detector shall be located in the room that houses the appliance or equipment and shall:
Be powered by the same electrical circuit as the appliance or equipment such that only one service switch services
both the appliance and the carbon monoxide detector;
Have battery back-up power;
Meet ANSI./UL 2034 Standards and comply with NFPA 720; and
Have been approved and listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory as recognized under 527 CMR.
C.
A Product-approved vent terminal must be used, and if applicable, a Product-approved air intake must be used.
Installation shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions. A copy of the installation instructions shall
remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation.
D.
A metal or plastic identification plate shall be mounted at the exterior of the building, four feet directly above the location of
vent terminal. The plate shall be of sufficient size to be easily read from a distance of eight feet away, and read “Gas Vent
Directly Below”.
2.
For direct-vent appliances, mechanical-vent heating appliances or domestic hot water equipment where the bottom of the vent
terminal and the air intake is installed above four feet above grade the following requirements must be satisfied:
A.
If there is not one already present, on each floor level where there are bedroom(s), a carbon monoxide detector and alarm
shall be placed in the living area outside the bedroom(s). The carbon monoxide detector shall comply with NFPA 720.
B.
A carbon monoxide detector shall:
Be located in the room that houses the appliance or equipment;
Be either hard-wired or battery powered or both; and
Shall comply with NFPA 720.
A Product-approved vent terminal must be used, and if applicable, a Product-approved air intake must be used. Installation shall be in
strict compliance with the manufacturer instructions. A copy of the installation instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment
at the completion of the installation.
For the state of Massachusetts a
T-handle gas shut-off valve
must be used on a gas appliance. This T-handle gas shut-off valve must be listed and
approved by the state of Massachusetts. This is in reference to the state of Massachusetts state code CMR238.
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