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ODGSR Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace

General Information

This gas appliance should be installed by a qualiﬁed installer in accordance with local building codes and with current CSA-B149.1Installation codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment.

FOR U.S.A Installations follow local codes and/or the cur- rent National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all gas ﬁttings and installation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed gas ﬁtter or licensed plumber.

FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1.This appliance gives off high temperatures and should be located out of high trafﬁc areas and away from furniture.

2.Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of the high surface temperatures of this appliance and should stay away to avoid burns or ignition of clothing.

3.Children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as your appliance.

4.Under no circumstances should this appliance be modiﬁed. Parts having to be removed for servicing should be replaced prior to operating this appliance again.

5.Installation and any repairs to this appliance should be car- ried out by a qualiﬁed service person. A professional service person should be contacted to inspect this appliance an- nually. Make it a practice to have all of your gas appliances checked annually. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excess lint and dust from carpeting, bedding material, etc.

6.Control compartments, burners and air passages in this ap- pliance should be kept clean and free of dust and lint. Make sure that the gas valve and pilot light are turned off before you attempt to clean this unit.

7.Keep the area around your appliance clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other ﬂammable vapor and liquids. This appliance should not be used as a drying rack for cloth- ing, nor should Christmas stockings or decorations be hung in the area of it.

8.Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appliance.

9.The ﬂow of combustion and ventilation air must not be ob- structed in any way.

10.Whether the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood, this appli- ance must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.

11.This appliance requires adequate ventilation and combus- tion air to operate properly.

12.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 or gas control that has been under water.

13.Inspect the burner before each use of the appliance. The burner must be replaced prior to operation if there is evi- dence the burner is damaged. Use only burner speciﬁed by

manufacturer.

LP-cylinder enclosures, if provided by the consumer must con- form to the design parameters as detailed below.

Enclosures for LP-Gas Supply Systems

Enclosures for LP-gas supply cylinders shall be ventilated by openings at the level of the cylinder valve and at ﬂoor level. The effectiveness of the opening(s) for purposes of ventilation shall be determined with the LP-gas supply cylinder(s) in place. This shall be accomplished by one of the following:

a.One side of the enclosure shall be completely open; or

b.For an enclosure having four sides, a top and a bottom:

1.At least two ventilation openings at cylinder valve level shall be provided in the side wall, equally sized, spaced at 180 degrees (3.14rad), and unobstructed. Each opening shall have a total free area of not less than 1/2 square inch per pound (3.2 sq. cm/kg) of stored fuel capacity and not less than a total free area of 10 square inches (64.5 sq. cm).

2.Ventilation opening(s) shall be provided at ﬂoor level and shall have a total free area of not less than 1/2 square inch per pound (3.2 sq. cm/kg) of stored fuel capacity and not less than a total free area of 10 square inches (64.5 sq. cm). If ventilation openings at ﬂoor level are in a side all, there shall be at least two openings. The bottom of the openings shall be at ﬂoor level and the upper edge no more than 5 inches (127 mm) above the ﬂoor. The open- ings shall be equally sized, spaced at 180 degrees (3.14 rad) and unobstructed.

3.Every opening shall have minimum dimensions so as to permit the entrance of a 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) diameter rod.

Cylinder valves shall be readily accessible for hand operation. A door on the enclosure to gain access to the cylinder valves is acceptable, provided it is non-locking and can be opened without the use of tools.

There shall be a minimum clearance of 2 inches (51 mm) between the lower surface of the ﬂoor of the LP-gas supply cylinder enclosure and the ground.

The design of the appliance shall be such that (1) the LP-gas supply cylinder(s) can be connected, disconnected and the connections inspected and tested outside the cylinder enclo- sure; and (2) those connections which could be disturbed when installing the cylinder(s) in the enclosure can be leak tested inside the enclosure.

Description

The ODGSR Series are radiant ﬁreplaces. Do not burn wood or other materials in these appliances. Each model is available with standing pilot for use with Natural or Propane gas units.

Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment.

Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. The ﬂow of combustion and ventilation air MUST NOT be obstruct- ed.

Provide adequate clearances around the air opening into the combustion chamber; and adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation. NEVER obstruct the front open- ing of the appliance.

This ﬁreplace is not designed to be water tight. Therefore, when installing this unit against an exte- rior wall, the wall must be ﬁnished before setting unit in place.

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