This fireplace is equipped with a micro mesh safety screen for your protection and must be
installed with the unit. Removal of the safety screen will cause the fireplace to become a
burn and fire hazard.
Safety
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Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay
away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
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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.
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A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with the fireplace
and shall be installed for protection of children and other at-risk individuals.
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If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced with the manufacturers barrier for this
appliance.
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Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.
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Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing the unit must be replaced prior to operating
the appliance.
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Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be
required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, et cetera. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
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This appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
We recommend that our gas hearth products
be installed and serviced by professionals
who are certified in the United States by the
National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) as NFI Gas
Specialists
It is our policy that no responsibility is assumed by the Company or by any of its employees
or representatives for any damages caused by an inoperable, inadequate, or unsafe condition
which is the result, either directly or indirectly, of any improper operation or installation
procedures.
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