Warnings, Installations and Operations
WARNING
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF YOUR GAS FIREPLACE PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1.
when an appliance is for connection to a fixed piping system, the installation must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 • NFPA 54; National Fuel Gas
Code; Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1; or Propane Storage and Handling Code, CSA
B149.2, as applicable.
2.
THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL.
3.
Always keep the appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
4.
Inspect the fuel supply connection (including the hose for LP models) before each use of the appliance. See
Lighting Instructions for removal of Access Panel.
5.
If it is evident there is excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is damaged, it must be replaced prior to the
appliance being put into operation. Locate the hose out of pathways where people may trip over it or in areas
where the hose may be subject to accidental damage
6.
Locate the hose out of pathways where people may trip over it or in areas where the hose may be subject to
accidental damage.
7.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of the high surface temperatures of this appliance and
should stay away to avoid burns or ignition of clothing.
8.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the appliance.
9.
Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance. This appliance should not
be used as a drying rack for clothing.
10.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
11.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before
use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to
excessive lint from carpeting, et cetera. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
12.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been underwater.
LP Cylinder Requirements
The LP gas supply cylinder used with LP models must be constructed and marked in accordance with the
specifications for LP-gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Specifications for LP-Gas
Cylinders, or the Standard for Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Commission
,
CAN/CSA-B339, as applicable.
•
The LP gas supply cylinder used with LP models must be provided with a listed overfilling prevention device.
•
The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with LP models (PN#
27FP-900FF
) must be used.
•
Replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies must be those specified in this manual.
•
Always check for gas leaks with a soap and water solution. DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK
TESTING.
•
When an LP model is not in use, the LP-gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder.
•
At altitudes above 4500ft appliances should be derated 4% every 1000ft. However, check with local gas
supplier as fuel supply may already be adjusted.
•
Refer to
Assembly and Installation
for leak testing procedures.
•
Refer to
Gas Specifications
for gas inlet pressures.
•
Refer to
Gas Specifications
for input rates.
•
Refer to
Lighting Instructions
for normal sequence of the ignition system.
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