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8. Have venting system inspected annually by
a qualified service person. If needed, have
venting system cleaned or repaired. See
Cleaning and Maintenance
, page 30.
9. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
10. This appliance, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local
Figure 1 - Direct-Vent Fireplace with Millivolt Ignition
Glass Door Assembly
ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch
(Optional Installation)
Log Set
Lava Rock
Glowing
Embers
Upper Louver Panel
Lower Louver Panel
Flue Collar
Nailing Flange
Grate Assembly
Piezo Ignitor
Control Valve
Blower Switch (Optional Installation)
lOCal CODES
codes, with the
National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70
.
11. Do not use fireplace if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified
service person to arrange for replacement
of the unit.
12. Do not operate fireplace if log is broken.
13. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
pRODUCT IDENTIFICaTION
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence to local codes,
use the current
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54*
.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
pRODUCT FEaTURES
These are a few facts that can help you under
-
stand and enjoy your direct-vent fireplace:
• The venting system may be routed to the
outside of your home in several ways. It may
vent through the roof (vertical) or it may vent
to an outside/exterior wall (horizontal). The
vent pipe installation is very important to
allow for proper operation. You must follow
the venting instructions very carefully for
either vertical or horizontal applications.
• This fireplace may be installed in any room
of your house provided all local codes and
these installation instructions are followed.
• This fireplace does not require electricity
to operate.
• Only the blower requires electricity if
installed. If you plan to install the blower
at a later date, outlet must be wired at the
bottom of the fireplace when framing.
• A piezo ignitor and ceramic electrode create
sparks to ignite the pilot light. It does not
require any matches, batteries or any other
sources of ignition to light the pilot.
• Each time you turn on your fireplace, you
may notice some amount of condensation
on the inside of the fireplace glass. This
is normal and will disappear after 10-20
minutes of operation.
• Your direct-vent gas fireplace system
(fireplace and venting) is a balanced and
