MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
G. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Save and pass this instruction manual to subsequent home owners. The information provided is intended to notify and warn them about making unsafe future modifications such as the addition of shelves or the use of unauthorized parts and repairs.
Note: Some discoloration may appear over time.
WARNING!
Care must be taken when burning this fireplace. Wind and wind gusts can cause sparks to be blown out of the hearth area of the fireplace and pose a fire hazard to any combustible material they come in contact with. Do not operate this fireplace when it is windy. If the wind becomes a problem when the fireplace is in use, close the glass doors and allow the fireplace to go out. Be certain to check that no sparks or embers have escaped from the fireplace hearth area.
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Fireplaces, as well as other woodburning appliances, have been used safely for many years. It has been our experience that most problems are caused by improper installation and operation of the fireplace. Make certain that installation and operation of the fireplace system is in accordance with these instructions.
It is extremely important that the fire be supervised whenever the fireplace is in use. It is also recommended that an annual inspection be performed on the fireplace system to determine if the flue system needs to be cleaned, or as in the case of any appliance, if minor repairs are required to maintain the system in top operating condition.
This factory built fireplace is intended for use with either solid fuel (firewood) or a decorative gas appliance that has been tested and listed to the Standard for Decorative Gas
Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60. When operating your fireplace, the flue damper must be in the open position.
This fireplace was not tested and listed for use with an unvented gas log heater. Do not install an unvented gas log heater in this fireplace and operate it with the flue damper in the closed position unless the unvented gas log heater has been specifically tested and listed for use in this fireplace by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Use of an unvented gas log heater in this factory built fireplace may create a fire hazard that can result in a structure fire.
The flue damper must be in a full open position, and is operated by moving the handle up toward the top of the fireplace. Before lighting the fire, verify this by looking up from the inside of the fireplace. Always operate this fireplace with the damper fully open. Please note: down drafts, obstructions, damaged or poor (wet) fuels can cause smoke spillage.
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