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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - INSTALLER
Maintenance Precautions
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service
person. The fireplace should be inspected before use and at
least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent
cleaning might be required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc.
Keep burner and control compartment clean.
Examine venting system periodically and replace damaged parts.
Make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners. Clean and
replace damaged parts.
Damaged Fireplace
Do not use this fireplace if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
fireplace and to replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
In the event of a natural disaster (tornado, earthquake, fire, etc.)
have a qualified technician inspect the fireplace for damage or
potential gas leaks. Repair or replace any damaged components
before operating this fireplace.
For the Installer
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Leave these instructions with the homeowner.
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Replace any guard or protective device removed for
servicing prior to operating the fireplace.
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During manufacture, this fireplace is treated with oils, films
and bonding agents. These are not harmful but may produce
smoke and odor as they burn off during initial operation. This
is normal.
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Any modification to this fireplace or to controls can be
dangerous. Improper installation or use of the fireplace can
cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Follow all local codes regarding installation, combustion and
ventilation air or in the absence of local codes follow the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (US installation), or
CAN/CGA-B149, Installation Code (Canada Installation)
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Due to high temperatures, the fireplace should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
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This fireplace must not share or be connected to a flue
serving a separate solid-fuel burning fireplace.
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A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this fireplace and shall
be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
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If the barrier becomes damaged, replace it with the
manufacturer’s barrier for this fireplace.
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Before operating the fireplace, replace the door assembly
and barrier screen if removed for service.
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If this fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
combustible material other than wood flooring the fireplace
must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full
width and depth of the fireplace.
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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.
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Use Non-Combustible Materials where indicated for the
fireplace installation. Non-combustible materials do not ignite
or burn as a result of using the fireplace. These include
metal, brick, ceramic, concrete, slate, glass, and plaster.
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Any adhesives used to attach tile, stone, other finishes must be
rated for high temperatures (300 degrees fahrenheit or more).
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Any mechanical fasteners used to install material must also
be non-combustible, including wall anchors and tile spacers.
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Materials that pass the ASTM E 136 test (Standard Test
Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace
at 750 Celcius) are considered non-combustible.
