Don’Ts

MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY

20.Do build fires of moderate intensity in the fireplace for the first three fires to allow materials to adjust and cure before being subjected to the intense heat of a large fire.

1.Don’t allow other installations or operation considerations to take priority over safety considerations.

2.Don’t attempt to use the fireplace until the installation is complete.

3.Don’t use unlisted parts and accessories with the fireplace except for special flashings fabricated locally.

4.Don’t use damaged parts or accessories with this fireplace.

5.Don’t install the fireplace in an exposed or uninsulated area.

6.Don’t install the fireplace over carpeting.

7.Don’t install the fireplace on a poorly constructed base or fail to fasten down or attach the fireplace to prevent it from shifting out of position.

8.Don’t create or allow a crack to develop between the metal face of the fireplace and noncombustible trim.

9.Don’t use power blowers or air circulation systems with this fireplace that are not specifically recommended by Monessen Hearth Systems.

10.Don’t connect accessory air circulation blowers to improperly fused or ungrounded electrical circuits.

11.Don’t install the fireplace where flammable or explosive liquids or vapors are likely to be present.

12.Don’t neglect all the considerations mentioned in this manual concerning clearances to combustibles, spacing from obstructions and proper chimney height when selecting the location and installing the chimney.

13.Don’t allow insulating materials to contact the chimney.

14.Don’t neglect to apply caulking or mastic to the required joints of the flashing and between the flashing roof.

15.Don’t dry clothing or other articles near the fireplace.

16.Don’t store or place flammable liquids, gases or pressurized containers near the fireplace.

17.Don’t neglect to instruct all responsible persons in the proper and safe operation of the fireplace.

18.Don’t fail to instruct all persons, especially children and elderly persons, concerning the hazards of improper operation and unauthorized tampering with the fireplace.

19.Don’t use this fireplace to burn paper, cardboard, or other debris.

20.Don’t neglect to inspect and clean the chimney regularly.

21.Don’t operate the fireplace with the glass fire screen doors partially open. The doors should always be fully open or fully closed.

22.Don’t use gasoline, kerosene, engine oil, charcoal lighter fluid, or other flammable liquids to start or intensify a fire. Using these and similar materials can cause an explosion within the fireplace.

23.Don’t store fuel supply closer to the fireplace than the minimum spacing required for combustible materials.

24.Don’t subject the fireplace to the intense heat of a large fire the first three times the fireplace is used, but build moderate fires to allow the materials to cure and adjust.

25.Don’t clean the chimney with metallic devices or chemical cleaners.

26.Don’t use the fireplace or chimney for venting wood or coal burning heaters or inserts unless approved in writing by Monessen Hearth Systems .

27.Don’t put combustibles within 24 inches of the fireplace opening.

"WARNING: IF NOT INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTUR- ERS INSTRUCTIONS, THIS PRODUCT COULD EXPOSE YOU TO SUBSTANCES IN FUEL OR FROM FUEL COM- BUSTION WHICH CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS ILLNESS AND WHICH ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. ALSO, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF THIS PRODUCT COULD EXPOSE YOU TO AIRBORNE PARTICLES OF

GLASS WOOL FIBERS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER THROUGH INHALA- TION."

53D9033. Rev 1 03/03

SWB400I specifications

The Monessen Hearth SWB400I is a versatile and efficient gas fireplace insert designed to enhance the aesthetic appeal and comfort of any home. It is an ideal solution for homeowners looking to upgrade their existing wood fireplace or transform an unutilized hearth into a modern, functional heating source.

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