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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flamma
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ble objects are less than 42" from the front, top, or
sides of the fireplace
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children
and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
6. Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers,
young children and others may be susceptible to acci-
dental contact burns. A physical barrier 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.
7. Do not modify fireplace under any circumstances. Any
parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to
operating fireplace.
8. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing, installing,
or repairing. Only a qualified service person should
install, service, or repair the fireplace. Have burner
system inspected annually by a qualified service person.
9. You must keep control compartments, burners, and
circulating air passages clean. More frequent cleaning
may be needed due to excessive lint and dust. Turn off
the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning fireplace.
10. Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified
service person. If needed, have venting system cleaned
or repaired. Refer to
Cleaning and Maintenance
, Page
44.
11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapor and
liquids. Do not run fireplace where these are used or
stored. Do not place items such as clothing or decora-
tions on or around fireplace.
12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or
other objects.
13. Never place anything on top of fireplace.
INSTALLER
Please leave these instructions with the appliance.
OWNER
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This fireplace is a vented product. This fireplace must be
properly installed by a qualified service person. The glass
door must be properly seated and sealed. If this unit is not
properly installed by a qualified service person with glass
door properly seated and sealed, combustion leakage can
occur.
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, the fire
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place may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air
at once! Have the fireplace inspected and serviced by a
qualified service person. Some people are more affected
by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant
women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those
under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless. An
odor-making agent is added to each of these gases. The
odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added
to these gases can fade. Gas may be present even though
no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep
this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper
operation of this fireplace.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not con-
vertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is
used.
2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/LP
supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance
problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than
100 lbs. capacity.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply.
• do not try to light any appliance.
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building .
• immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
4. Never install the fireplace
• in a recreational vehicle
WARNING
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Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this
fireplace.
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Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.
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Improper installation or use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosions,
electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.
