Safety Information
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IMPORTANT
Read these instructions carefully before
installing or trying to operate a vent-free gas heater in
this firebox.
1. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard
of high surface temperature and should stay away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
3. Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room with the appliance.
4. Do not place clothing or other flammable material on
or near the appliance.
5. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
an appliance must be replaced prior to operating
the heater.
6. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person.
7. To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, an unvented
gas heater should be cleaned before use 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 control compartments,
burners and circulating air passages be kept clean.
8. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu
with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you
have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately.
Have the heater serviced as it may not be
operating properly.
9. The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54.
10. This unit complies with ANSI Z21.91.2001 ventless
firebox enclosures for gas-fired unvented
decorative room heaters.
11. Do not install heater in a bathroom or bedroom.
12. Correct installation of the logs, proper location of
the heater, and annual cleaning are necessary to
avoid potential problems with sooting. Sooting,
resulting from improper installation or operation,
can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace. See
log placement instructions for proper installation.
13. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.
Do not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace.
Do not place a blower inside burn area of firebox.
Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning
will occur.
14.
Candles, incense oil lamps, etc.
produce combustion byproducts including soot.
Vent-free appliances will not filter or clean soot
produced these types of products. In addition, the
smoke and/or aromatics (scents) may be reburnt
in the vent-free appliance which can produce
odors. It is recommended to minimize the use of
candles, incense, etc. while the vent-free appliance
is in operation.
15. An unvented gas-fired heater uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for
adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided. See installation guidelines.
16. Keep room area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
17. Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone
heater. They are not intended to be a primary
heating appliance.
18. Unvented gas heaters emit moisture into the living
area. In most homes of average construction, this
does not pose a problem. In houses of extremely
tight construction, additional mechanical ventilation
is recommended.
• Any change to this heater or its
controls can be dangerous.
• Improper installation or use of the
heater can cause serious injury or
death from fire, burns, explosion or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Do NOT allow fans to blow directly
into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts
that alter burner flame patterns.
