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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu,
with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you
have these signs, the fireplace may not be
working properly.
Get fresh air at once!
Have
fireplace serviced. Some people are more af
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fected by carbon monoxide than others. These
include pregnant women, people with heart or
lung disease or anemia, those under the influ
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ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas:
Natural and
propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to the gas. The odor
helps you detect a gas leak. However, the
odor added to the gas 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.
WARNING: Any change to
this fireplace or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blow
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er insert, heat exchanger insert
or other accessory not approved
for use with this fireplace.
Do not use any solid fuels (wood,
coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) in this
fireplace. Use only the gas type in
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dicated on fireplace name plate.
Carefully supervise young chil
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dren when they are in the room
with fireplace.
This fireplace reaches high tem
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peratures. Keep children and
adults away from hot surfaces to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Fireplace will remain hot for a
time after shutdown. Allow sur
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faces to cool before touching.
Do not operate fireplace with
glass door removed, cracked
or broken.
SaFETy
Continued
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma
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terials, gasoline and other flam
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mable vapors and liquids.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
fireplace. Never place any ob
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jects on fireplace.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible 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
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department
4. Never install the fireplace
• in a recreational vehicle
• in windy or drafty areas where curtains
or other combustible (flammable)
objects can make contact with the
fireplace front
• in high traffic areas
5. Do not modify this fireplace under any
circumstances. Any parts removed for
servicing must be replaced prior to operat
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ing fireplace.
6. Turn fireplace off and let cool before
servicing, installing or repairing. Only a
qualified service person should install,
service or repair this fireplace. Have fire
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place inspected annually by a qualified
service person.
7. You must keep control compartments,
burners and circulating air passages clean.
More frequent cleaning may be needed due
to excessive lint and dust from carpeting,
bedding material, etc. Turn off the gas valve
and pilot light before cleaning fireplace.
