IMPORTANT PRE-INSTALLATION AND FIREPLACE SAFETY INFORMATION
To determine the safest and most efficient location for your Vent Free Fireplace, you must
take into consideration the following guidelines.
1.
This appliance operates as an unvented room heater certified under ANSI Z21.11.2a when fitted to a masonry
or factory built fireplace with the flue damper open or closed. It may also be installed in approved vent free fireplace.
If installing in an approved vent free firebox, refer to their instruction guide for proper installation. Solid fuels shall not
be burned in a fireplace where an unvented room heater is installed.
2.
Do not use a natural gas set for propane or a propane set for natural gas. If the gas type is not correct. DO
NOT INSTALL. Contact your dealer for immediate assistance. Any change to this heater or its controls can be
dangerous.
3.
Gas log sets must be installed by personnel qualified for installing gas appliances.
4.
The location must allow for proper clearances for accessibility of servicing and proper operation (see section
on Fireplace Clearances – page 4).
5.
Consider a location where heat output would not be affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or
doors. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace, avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.
6.
Inspect area surrounding the location chosen for the fireplace for possible air drafts that may affect the flames
and possibly cause sooting. Air drafts may be caused by a ceiling fan near the fireplace, a hot furnace or an open
door.
7.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the appliance. It is
recommended that adults be present when this gas appliance is operating. It is recommended that this unit is not left
burning when unattended or while anyone is sleeping.
8.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
9.
Install in an area providing adequate combustion and ventilation air (see section on adequate combustion and
ventilation air requirements – page 2).
10.
Do not install in a building that is of unusually tight construction. Unusually tight construction is defined as
construction where:
a.
Walls and ceiling exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous wall vapor retarder with a rating of 1
perm or less with openings gasketed or sealed, and
b.
Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors, and
c.
Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates
and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetration for plumbing, electrical and gas lines and
at other openings.
11.
Do not install this heater in bedrooms, bathrooms or recreational vehicles.
12.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state
or local codes.
13.
Maintain adequate clearances around air openings.
14.
When glass fireplace doors are used, always operate gas log set with the doors fully open to allow for proper
combustion air and to keep control valves from overheating.
15.
Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids. Do not allow clothing or flammable materials on or near the fireplace. The flame in this appliance is not
isolated from the air space it heats and it will ignite flammable vapors, dust particles or other combustible materials
that come in contact with it which can result in an explosion or fire.
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