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DVS-36 OR DVS-42 IS A HEATING APPLIANCE WHEN HEATER BAFFLE IS INSTALLED, SEE PAGE 7
Do Not Operate This Appliance Without Glass Front Panel Installed.
Before enclosing the Simpson Dura-Vent vent pipe assembly
operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting,
tile or other combustible material other than wood
flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal
or wood panel extending the full width and depth of
the appliance.
The base referred to above does not mean the
fireproof base as used on wood stoves. The protection
is for rugs that are extremely thick and light colored
tile.
• 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 the appliance.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
• Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and
proper operation.
• This appliance must not share or be connected to a
flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
• Keep the area around your appliance clear of
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapor and liquids.
• Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood,
coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appli-
ance.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not
be obstructed in any way.
• Due to high temperatures the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
• The glass front or any part removed for servicing
the appliance must be replaced prior to operating
the appliance. Work should be done by a qualified
service person.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Vent cap is hot while fireplace is in operation.
• Installation and repair should be done by a
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. The appliance
should be inspected before use and at least annually
by a qualified service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners and circulating
air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
• DO NOT put anything around the fireplace that
will obstruct the flow of ventilation air.
• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible material, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• DO examine venting system periodically and replace
damaged parts.
• DO make a periodic visual check of pilot and
burners. Clean and replace damaged parts.
• CAUTION: The glass used in your fireplace is
tempered glass. If the glass is cracked or damaged
in any way, it should be replaced only with a
complete glass frame assembly from Empire. See
parts list on Page 40-42 for ordering.
• DO NOT use this fireplace if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the heater and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
an appliance must be replaced prior to operating
the appliance.
