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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS
These appliances are approved for installation in the US state of Mas-
sachusetts if the following additional requirements are met:
• Install this appliance in accordance with Massachusetts Rules and
Regulations 248 C.M.R. Sections 4.00 through 8.00.
• Installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gas fitter
licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• The flexible gas line connector used shall not exceed 36 inches
(92 centimeters) in length.
• The individual manual shut-off must be a T-handle type valve.
INTRODUCTION
All 36" and 42" models listed within this manual are vented gas fireplaces
that use an electronic control valve and electronic ignition system. A 6"
B-Type venting system and a listed type vent cap are not supplied but are
required for proper operation. See venting instructions on
Pages 9 and 10
.
WARNING: This gas appliance must not be con-
nected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel
burning appliance.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before beginning the installation of your appliance, read these instruc-
tions through completely.
This INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS, LLC (IHP) appliance and
its approved components are safe when installed according to this
installation manual and are operated as recommended by IHP. Unless
you use IHP approved components tested for this appliance, YOU
MAY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD!
The IHP warranty will be voided by and IHP disclaims any responsibil-
ity for the following actions :
A) Modification of the appliance or any of the components.
B) Use of any component part not approved by IHP in combination
with this appliance.
C) Installation and/or operation in a manner other than instructed in
this manual.
D) Burning of anything other than the type of gas approved for use in
this gas appliance.
UNPACKING
The following items are packed inside the firebox. Remove before
positioning firebox into framing.
• Transition Collar - For vent connection
• Ceramic Log Pack - Shrink-wrapped on cardboard
• Three (3) plastic bags containing volcanic stone rock, pan and
ember materials
• Rear Log - Remove the two plastic quick ties from around the
burner and grate
• Grate Stand - Lift off of burner pan
Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform
dealer or distributor where you purchased the product.
Safely retain these items for later installation.
CODES AND STANDARDS
These fireplaces comply with National Safety Standards and are
tested and listed by PFS Corporation (Report No. F09-143) to ANSI
Z21.50 (in Canada, CSA-2.22) in both USA and Canada, as vented
gas fireplaces. The installation must conform to local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54—latest edition (In Canada, the current CAN/CGA-B149.1
installation code). The fireplace, when installed, must be electrically
grounded and wired in accordance with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70—lat-
est edition, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1—latest edition.
SAFETY
Continued
20. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
21. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high sur-
face temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing
ignition.
22. Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or
near the appliance.
23. The draft hood be installed so as to be in the same atmospheric
pressure zone as the combustion air inlet to the appliance and
shall be located so that the relief opening is accessible for checking
vent operation.
