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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
S
1. This firebox shall not be installed in
a bedroom or bathroom.
2. Never install the firebox
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In a recreational vehicle
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Where curtains, furniture, clothing
or other flammable objects are less
than 36 inches from the front, top or
sides of the firebox
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In high traffic areas
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In windy or drafty areas.
3. Do not use this firebox as a wood-
burning fireplace. Use only a decorative
unvented room heaters (log sets).
4. Do not add use extra logs or
ornaments such as pinecones,
vermiculite or rock wool. Using these
added items can cause sooting.
5. You must operate this fireplace with
the provided fireplace screens, hoods and
brick liners in place. Make sure these
parts are in place and screens are closed
before running the firebox. The supplied
hoods may not be replaced with hoods
maybe replaced with hoods which, may
be provided with a log heater.
6. Do not allow fans to blow directly into
the firebox. Avoid any drafts that alter
burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner flame
patterns. Altered burner patterns can
cause sooting.
7. Do not use a blower insert, heat
exchanger or other accessory not
approved for use with this firebox. Use
only the provided hoods or the
appropriate polished brass hood
accessories. See
Accessories
on page 14.
8. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in
this firebox require fresh air ventilation
to run properly
. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation
, Pages 3 through 5.
9. Do not run firebox
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Where the flammable liquids or
vapors are used or stored
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Under dusty conditions
10. Do not use this firebox to cook food
or burn paper or other objects.
11. Never place any objects in the
firebox or on logs.
12. Firebox fronts and screens become
very hot when running firebox. Keep
children and adults away from the hot
surfaces to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. Firebox will remain hot for a
time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to
cool before touching.
13. Carefully supervise young children
when they are in the same room with the
firebox.
14. Turn the firebox off and let cool
before servicing. Only a qualified service
person should service and repair firebox.
15 Operating vent-free logs above
elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot
outage.
16. Do not use the firebox if it has been
under the water due to shock hazard
could result with blower accessory (if
installed) in place.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use firebox with care. Follow
all local codes. In the absence of local
codes, use the latest edition of
The
National Fuel Gas Code ANSZ223.1,
also known as
NFPA54*
. Firebox must
be electrically grounded in accordance
with the
National Electrical Code,
ANS/NFPA70
(latest edition).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
UNPACKING
1. Remove all protective packaging
from inside the firebox. Carefully lift the
firebox off the bottom-corrugated tray.
2. Carton should contain 3 deflective
hoods and hardware packet in addition to
the firebox assembly. If items are
missing, inform the dealer where you
bought the firebox.
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX
IMPORTANT: Read this
owner’s manual carefully and
completely before trying to
assemble, operate or service
this firebox. Improper use of
this firebox can cause serious
injury or death from burns,
fire explosion, electrical shock
or carbon monoxide
poisoning
.
CAUTION: Carefully
review the instructions
supplied with the decorative
type unvented room heater for
the minimum firebox size
requirement. Do not install
the appliance in this firebox
unless this firebox meets the
minimum dimensions
required for the installation.
WARNING: Any change to
this firebox or its control, can
be dangerous.
Notice: The firebox
identification (including model
number, serial number,
clearances, etc.) is located
directly above the brick liner
and under the heat shield. See
Figure 20, page 13.
