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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the

National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,

or the

Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, 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 applica-

ble, the

Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/BCSBCS A 225.1,

Standard for Gas

Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.4.

The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system

during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve

during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5

kPa).
The installation must provide for adequate ventilation air to the appliance.
This gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or, in the

absence of local codes, with the

National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70,

or the

Canadian Electrical Code,

CSA C22. 1.

The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable

vapors and liquids.
The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualifed service technician

to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been

under water.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and

draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay

away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as this appliance.

Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical bar-

rier 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.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with this appli-

ance and shall be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk individuals.
If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier for

this appliance.
Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.
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, etc. It is imperative that the

control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
WARNING: Do not operate the appliance with the glass door assembly removed, or if the glass is

cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a qualified service

person.

WARNING: Use only glass assembly, P/N 46-510 which includes the glass panel, frame and gasket.

Do not use substitute materials. Do not strike or slam the glass front. Do not use

abrasive cleaners. Do not clean when hot.

CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE WITH BROKEN GLASS