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DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED
Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly.
• Due to high temperatures the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
• The glass front or any part removed for servicing
the appliance must be replaced prior to operating
the appliance. Work should be done by a qualified
service person.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Vent cap is hot while fireplace is in operation.
• Installation and repair should be done by a
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. The appliance
should be inspected before use and at least annually
by a qualified service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners and circulating
air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
• DO NOT put anything around the fireplace that will
obstruct the flow of ventilation air.
• Clearance in accordance with local installation codes
and the requirements of the gas supplier.
• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible material, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• DO examine venting system periodically and replace
damaged parts.
• DO make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners.
Clean and replace damaged parts.
• CAUTION: The glass used in your fireplace is
tempered glass. If the glass is cracked or damaged in
any way, it should be replaced only with a complete
glass frame assembly from Empire. See parts list on
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49 for ordering.
• DO NOT use this fireplace if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
an appliance must be replaced prior to operating
the appliance.
• If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting,
tile or other combustible material other than wood
flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or
wood panel extending the full width and depth of the
appliance.
The base referred to above does not mean the fireproof
base as used on wood stoves. The protection is for rugs
that are extremely thick and light colored tile.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
• Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and
proper operation.
• This appliance must not share or be connected to a
flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
• Keep the area around your appliance clear of
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapor and liquids.
• Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood,
coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appli-
ance.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not
be obstructed in any way.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION