PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Approved Fireplace Listings (Vent Free)
This appliance operates as an unvented room heater certified
under ANSI Z.21.11.2a-2003 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 fireplaces.
WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a fireplace where an
unvented room heater is installed.
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR
INSTALLATION ONLY IN A SOLID -FUEL
BURNING FIREPLACE OR APPROVED
VENTLESS FIREBOX ENCLOSURE.
Fireplace Location
IMPORTANT:
If installing in an approved vent free firebox,
refer to their instruction guide for proper installation.
WARNING:
DO NOT INSTALL THIS
APPLIANCE IN ANY AREA WHERE GASOLINE
OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE OR EXPLOSIVE
MATERIAL WILL BE USED OR STORED. 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.
To determine the safest and most efficient
location for your Vent Free Fireplace, you
must take into consideration the following
guidelines:
1. The location must allow for proper clearances for
accessibility of servicing and proper operation (See section
on Fireplace Clearances – page 4).
2. Consider a location where heat output would not be
affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors.
3. 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.
WARNING:
DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO
BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE FIREPLACE.
AVOID ANY DRAFTS THAT ALTER BURNER
FLAME PATTERNS.
4. 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.
5. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
6. Install in an area providing adequate combustion and
ventilation air (see section on adequate combustion and
ventilation air requirements – page 2).
7. Do not install in a building that is of unusually tight
construction. Unusually tight construction is defined as
construction where:
a. Walls and ceilings 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 striping 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.
8. Do not install this heater in bedrooms, bathrooms, or
or recreational vehicles.
9. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*
manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by
state or local codes.
10. Maintain adequate clearances around air openings.
11. Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.
12. Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
WARNING:
DO NOT ALLOW CLOTHING OR
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS ON OR NEAR THE
FIRPLACE.
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