SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on
the rating plate. This appliance may not be converted to use
with other gasses unless a certified kit is used.
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This appliance is designed to burn either natural gas or
propane. Do not attempt to burn wood, trash, or any other
material in this appliance.
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This appliance may not be connected to a chimney serving a
separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high
surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
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Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in
the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young children, and
others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A
physical barrier is recommended if there are at-risk individuals
in the house. To restrict access to a fireplace or stove, install an
adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children, and
other at-risk individuals out of the room and away from hot
surfaces.
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A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot
viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall be
installed for the protection of children and other individuals at
risk.
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Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on
or near the appliance.
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The appliance area must be kept clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
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WARNING: Do not operate appliance with the glass front
removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should
be done by a licensed or qualified service person.
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The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed.
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Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance
should be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
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Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and gas
control which has been under water.
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CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when
servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and
dangerous operation.
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Verify proper operation after servicing.
The installation of the Cottage Franklin
Gas Fireplace must conform with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z21.88-
2017.
The Cottage Franklin Gas Stove must be
vented with approved “direct-vent” pipe.
Direct-Vent pipe has two concentric
passageways which draw outside air in for
combustion, and let exhaust gasses out.
Installation or replacement of gas piping,
the gas Fireplace, and repair or servicing of
equipment shall be performed only by a
qualified agency. The term “qualified
agency” means any individual, firm,
corporation, or company that either in
person or through a representative is
engaged in and is responsible for (a)
installation or replacement of gas
piping or (b) the connection, installation,
repair or servicing of gas utilization
equipment, who is experienced in such
work, familiar
with all precautions required, and has
complied with all the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction.
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, bedding material, et
cetera. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating
air passageways of the appliance be kept
clean.
The Cottage Franklin Gas Stove and its
main gas supply valve must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
The Cottage Franklin Gas Stove must be
isolated from the gas supply piping system
by closing its equipment shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
An inlet pressure test point is provided on
the gas control valve, immediately upstream
of the gas supply connection to the
Fireplace. An outlet pressure test point is
also provided.
The Cottage Franklin Gas Stove, when
installed, must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the
National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
