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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: If the area in which
the heater may be operated does
not meet the required volume for
indoor combustion air, combus-
tion and ventilation air shall be
provided by one of the methods
described in the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54, the International Fuel Gas
Code, or applicable local codes.
Today's homes are built more energy efficient
than ever. New materials, increased insula
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tion, and new construction methods help
reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners
weather strip and caulk around windows and
doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air
in. During heating months, home owners want
their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning ap
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pliances need fresh air for proper combustion
and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the
house to operate. You must provide adequate
fresh air for these appliances. This will en
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sure proper venting of vented fuel-burning
appliances.
WARNING: Before installing
in a solid fuel burning fireplace,
the chimney flue and firebox
must be cleaned of soot, creo-
sote, ashes, and loose paint by
a qualified chimney cleaner.
Creosote will ignite if highly
heated. A dirty chimney flue may
create and distribute soot within
the house. Inspect chimney flue
for damage.
NOTICE: Installation, service, and repair
of this appliance must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, company
or gas supplier experienced with this type of
gas appliance. Only factory authorized com
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ponents listed in these instructions may be
used in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and all codes and requirements
of the authority having jurisdiction. Any
modifications to this kit, or use of unauthorized
components, or accessory items, will void the
manufacturer's warranty, and may result in a
hazardous condition.
INSTALLATION
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, you must install On/Off Safety Pilot
Valve Kit (see
Accessories
, page 12).
If the fireplace does not have a gas supply shutoff valve, one must be installed.
The fireplace chimney flue and vent must be
drafting properly. To check the vent for proper
drafting, light a tightly rolled newspaper on
one end and place it at the inside front edge of
the fireplace. Observe the smoke and be sure
the vent is properly drawing it up the chimney.
If the smoke spills out into the room, extin
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guish the flame and remove any obstruction
until proper venting is achieved. The chimney
flue must remain open a minimum of 3" at
all times during the operation of this log set.
VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION
