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OPERATIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATING YOUR UNVENTED GAS APPLIANCE SAFETY AND CORRECTLY:
• SOLID FUEL MUST NOT BE BURNED in a fireplace where this vent-free gas appliance
is installed.
• GLASS DOORS MUST BE FULLY OPEN when this vent-free gas appliance is operating.
This appliance MUST NOT BE ON if glass doors are closed, as it can lead to sooting,
burner outages, and possibly explosion, causing damage or injury.
• WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW DRAFTS INTO OR AROUND THE FIREPLACE. CLOSE (SHUT)
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING VENTS, RETURNS, AND OUTSIDE AIR VENTS. DO NOT
OPERATE FANS (WINDOW FANS, CEILING FANS, FLOOR FANS), WHICH MAY ALTER
FLAME PATTERNS. Sooting, excess carbon monoxide, or ODS pilot outages may occur due
to drafts.
• WARNING: DO NOT USE A BURNER INSERT, HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT, or any other
accessory that is not specifically certified for use with this vent-free gas appliance.
• Make sure there is adequate combustion and ventilation air when this gas appliance is
operating. You may need to crack the damper or open a window slightly.
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A WELL-CLEANED CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
REGULAR (AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR) CLEANING OF THE BURNER AND ODS PILOT IS
REQUIRED BUY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
• To light this appliance, it may be necessary to purge the unit for longer than one minute after
long periods of non-use.
• If you operate this vent-free gas appliance fueled by L.P., operating characteristics may vary as
the fuel in the tank approaches empty (less than 1/4 full). Sooting and other increases in
combustion by-products will occur. Turn off the appliance, refill the L.P. tank, and have the
burners cleaned.
• During manufacturing, various parts of this unit are treated with oils or paints. Though not
harmful, they may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during initial
operation. This is a normal occurrence. Initial break-in period should last four to six hours;
maximum ventilation should be provided by opening windows, doors or chimney flue.
• Keep the area around your gas appliance clear of combustible materials, gasoline, and any
other flammable vapors/liquids. Provide adequate clearance for servicing and operation. Be
especially cautious if this gas appliance is installed in a basement or converted garage.
• Do not place clothing or any flammable material on or near your vent-free gas appliance.
Matches, paper, garbage, or any other material must not be thrown on top of the logs, burner,
or into the flame.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when in the same room with this appliance.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperatures and should
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
