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.
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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 Franklin Gas Fireplace
must conform with local codes, or in the absence
of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z233.1.
The Franklin Gas Fireplace 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 Franklin Gas Fireplace 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 Franklin Gas Fireplace 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 Franklin Gas Fireplace, 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.
