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INTRODUCTION
The information in this manual pertains to all models and gas
control systems unless otherwise noted.
Instructions to Installer
1. Leave this manual with homeowner.
2. Have the homeowner complete the product registration card
or register online at www.empirecomfort.com
3. Show the homeowner how to start and operate the fireplace.
Notes to Installer
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This direct-vent fireplace is designed to:
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Operate with combustion air drawn from outside of the
building.
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Expel all exhaust gases to the outside of the building.
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The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54* Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code, or CSA B149.1 in Canada. * Available from the
American National Standards Institute, Inc. 11 West 42nd
St., New York, N.Y. 10036
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Any alteration of the original design, installation other than
as shown in these instructions, or use with a type of gas not
shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person
and company making the change.
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This fireplace is not for use with solid fuels.
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These fireplace models may be installed in a bedroom or
bed-sitting room in the U.S.A. and Canada.
WARNING
Any change to this fireplace can be dangerous. Improper
installation or use can cause serious injury or death from
fire, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Fireplace Certification
This fireplace is design certified in accordance with American
National Standard/CSA Standard ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33 and by
Underwriters Laboratories as a Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater
and shall be installed according to these instructions.
Consult your local building code agency, prior to installation,
to ensure compliance with local codes-including permits and
inspections.
The fireplace, when installed, must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in absence of local codes, with
the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electric
code, CSA C22.1, if an external electrical source is utilized.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization
equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment
shall be performed only by a qualified agency. The term
“
qualified
agency
”
means any individual, firm, corporation or company
which either in person or through a representative is engaged
in and is responsible for (a) the installation or replacement of
gas piping or (b) the connection, installation, repair or servicing
of equipment, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all
precautions required and has complied with all the requirements
of the authority having jurisdiction.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The installation must be
made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts. Requirements on Page 53.
High Altitude (USA)
When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet
(in the United States) it may be necessary to decrease the input
rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size.
Generally, input should be reduced 4 percent for each 1000 feet
above sea level.
High Altitude (CANADA)
Altitude: 0-4500 feet (0-1370 meters)
When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 4500 feet
(in Canada), check with local authorities.
Consult your local gas utility for assistance in determining the
proper orifice for your location.
