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SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning resemble the flu, with
headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If
you have these signs, the fire
Ribbon may not be working
properly.
Get fresh air at once!
Have Fire Ribbon serviced. Some
people are more affected by
carbon monoxide than others.
These include pregnant women,
people with heart or lung disease
or anemia, those under the
influence of alcohol, and those at
high altitudes.
Natural and Propane /LP Gas:
Natural and propane /LP gases are
odorless. An odor making agent is
added to the gas. The odor helps
you detect a gas leak. However,
the odor added to the gas can fade.
Gas may be present even though
no odor exists.
Make certain you read and under-
stand all warnings. Keep this
manual for reference. It is your
guide to safe and proper operation
of this Fire Ribbon.
1. This appliance, as supplied, is
only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating
plate.
2. If you smell gas:
•
shut off gas supply
•
do not try to light any appli-
ance
•
do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone
in your building
•
immediately call to your gas
supplier from a neighbor’s
phone.
Follow
the
gas
supplier’s instructions
•
if you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire depart-
ment
3. Never install the Fire Ribbon:
•
in a recreational vehicle
•
where
curtains,
furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objects are less than 42 inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the Fire Ribbon
•
in the high traffic areas
•
in windy or drafty areas
4. Before installing in a solid
fuel burning fireplace, the
chimney flue and firebox
must be cleaned of soot,
creosote, ashes and loose
paint by a qualified chimney
cleaner. Creosote will ignite if
highly heated. Inspect chim-
ney flue for damage.
5. Fire Ribbon is designed to be
smokeless. If it ever appears
to smoke, turn off appliance
and call a qualified service
person.
NOTE:
During initial
operation,
slight
smoking
could occur due to unit curing
and
the
burning
of
manufacturing residues.
6. To reduce the creation of soot,
follow the instructions in
Cleaning and Maintenance
,
page 9.
7. Do not allow fans to blow
directly into the fireplace.
Avoid any drafts that alter
burner flame patterns, as it
could increase soothing.
8. Do not use a blower insert,
heat exchanger insert or other
accessory not approved for
use with this Fire Ribbon.
9. This Fire Ribbon needs fresh,
outside air ventilation to run
properly.
10. Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
11. Do not burn solid fuel in the
fireplace after installing the
Fire Ribbon. Do not use this
appliance to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
12. Fire Ribbon becomes hot
when in use. Keep children
and adults away from hot
surface to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Fire Ribbon
will remain hot for a time
after
shut-down.
Allow
surface
to
cool
before
touching.
13. Carefully supervise young
children when they are in the
room with Fire Ribbon.
14. Do not use appliance if any
part has been exposed to or
under water. Immediately call
a qualified service technician
to inspect the room appliance
and to replace any part of the
WARNING:
Any change
to this Fire Ribbon or its
controls can be dangerous.
WARNING: Keep flue
open when operating unit.
IMPORTANT:
Read
this
owner’s manual carefully
and completely before trying
to assemble, operate, or
service this Fire Ribbon.
Improper use of this unit can
cause
serious injury or
death
from
burns,
fire,
explosion, electrical shock,
and
carbon
monoxide
poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon mo-
noxide poisoning may lead
to death!
