IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with the owner.
OWNER: Please read and retains these instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this appliance.
•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 any gas control, which has been under water.
•Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person.
•Do NOT install appliance directly on carpeting, vinyl, or other soft floor covering. If the fireplace is to be installed on carpeting or tile, or on any combustible material other than wood flooring, the fireplace should be installed on a metal or wood panel that extends the full width and depth of the fireplace.
•CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Have the appliance and chimney serviced, as it may not be operating properly.
•To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, this 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 materials, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean. Refer to MAINTENANCE section found in this manual.
•This gas fireplace is a vented gas appliance. DO NOT burn wood or other material in this appliance.
•This appliance and vent assembly MUST be vented directly to the outside. This appliance MUST NEVER be connected to a chimney flue(s) servicing a separate
•Venting terminals shall not be recessed into wall or siding.
•Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris is interfering with the airflow.
•Provide adequate clearances around air openings and adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and operation. NEVER obstruct front opening of the appliance.
•ALWAYS BURN PROPANE MODELS WITH DOORS CLOSED.
•NEVER OPERATE this appliance without the outside air kit installed and operational.
•DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on the glass door assembly. Do not clean glass door when it is hot.
•The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the current CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes.
•A manufactured home (USA Only) or mobile home OEM installation must conform with the (U.S.) Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a standard is not applicable, the Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installation Sites and Communities, ANSI/NFPA 501A, in the United States, or the Mobile Homes Standard,
•This unit complies with ANSI
•During manufacturing, fabricating, and shipping, various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils, film, or bonding agents. These chemicals are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance; possibly causing headaches or eye and lung irritation. This is a normal and temporary occurrence. The initial
•FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY: Installation of this vented gas fireplace in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires the damper to be permanently removed or welded into the fully open position. In addition, a naturally vented gas fireplace may not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Flex line installation must not exceed 36 inches. This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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