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Sufficient space must be provided around this appliance to provide air for combustion and ventilation. Any alterations
to this unit or its controls may be hazardous.
Do not install this heater in bedrooms or bathrooms.
These instructions should be studied carefully before the installation and operation of this unit.
The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, 1992,
or latest edition.
The installation and repair of this unit should be conducted by a licensed or qualified service person.
WARNING: This appliance is only for installation in a solid fuel burning fireplace made of non-combustible
materials or approved ventless firebox enclosure.
This appliance must be kept clear from combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids.
Solid fuels should not be burned in a fireplace where an unvented room heater is installed.
Keep burner and control compartment clean. See installation and operating instructions accompanying heater.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
Children should be supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance.
All people should be notified of high surface temperatures of the system to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
This system should be inspected upon installation and annually by a professional service person. It is necessary to
keep controls, burner and air passageways clear of any debris.
Do not place any combustible material on or around the appliance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Fireplace sizing guide and BTU information:
BTU Information
Set
Opening
Front
Rear
Fireplace
Natural Gas
L.P. Gas
Size
Height
Width
Width
Depth
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
18”
18”
22”
18”
12”
34,000
22,000
34,000
22,000
24”/21”
18”
28”
23”
15”
39,000
22,000
39,000
22,000
30”
18”
34”
25”
15”
39,000
22,000
39,000
22,000
This appliance is designed as an unvented room heater when installed in a non-combustible fireplace with the flue damper
closed.
This appliance may be used as a heating appliance only if unvented heating appliances are permitted by local state and city
codes. If unvented heaters are not permitted, then the fireplace vent damper must be locked at the minimum area required
by local codes, or in the absence of local codes, by the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1 or latest
edition).
This installation manual contains valuable safety instructions and installation procedures that should be understood before
installation of the unit. The owner of this appliance should keep this instruction manual to refer to in the future. It is the
installer’s responsibility to instruct the owner of this unit in the proper use and maintenance of this appliance.
DANGER: THIS APPLIANCE, AS ANY GAS-FIRED APPLIANCE, CAN PRODUCE POISONOUS CARBON MONOXIDE,
ALONG WITH OTHER COMBUSTION PRODUCTS. CARBON MONOXIDE, IN STRONG CONCENTRATIONS, CAN
CAUSE SICKNESS, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
GASEOUS FUELS ARE HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE IN CERTAIN CONCENTRATIONS AND ARE VERY FLAMMABLE. ANY
GAS LEAKS IN THE PLUMBING SUPPLYING GAS TO THIS APPLIANCE CAN LEAD TO FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
WHEN PROPERLY INSTALLED, USED AND MAINTAINED, THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT PRODUCE CARBON
MONOXIDE IN DANGEROUS QUANTITIES. HOWEVER, SINCE CARBON MONOXIDE CAN BE DEADLY POISONOUS,
THE INSTALLER AND ALL USERS OF THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.
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