CGFP28P and CGFP28PT
UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this fireplace. Im- proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, elec- trical shock, and carbon monox- ide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re- semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the fire- place may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include preg- nant women, people with heart or lung dis- ease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An
Make certain you read and understand all Warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace.
WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.
1.This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
2.Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply tank(s) outdoors.
3.If you smell gas
•shut off gas supply
•do not try to light any appliance
•do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building
•immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions
•if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department
4.This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
5.Never install the fireplace
•in a recreational vehicle
•where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace
•in high traffic areas
•in windy or drafty areas
6.Do not use this fireplace as a wood- burning fireplace. Use only the logs provided with the fireplace.
7.Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. Using these added items can cause sooting. Do not add lava rock around base. Rock and debris could fall into the control area of fireplace.
8.You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is in place before run- ning fireplace.
9.This fireplace is designed to be smoke- less. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off fireplace and call a qualified service person. Note: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due to log curing and fireplace burning manufac- turing residues.
10.To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main- tenance, page 21.
11.Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that al- ter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.
12.Before using furniture polish, wax, car- pet cleaner, or similar products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these products may create a white pow- der residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
13.Do not use a blower insert, heat ex- changer insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.
14.This fireplace needs fresh air ventila- tion to run properly. This fireplace has an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pi- lot light safety system. The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combus- tion and Ventilation, pages 4 through
6.If fireplace keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 22 through 24.
15.Do not run fireplace
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
16.Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
17.Never place any objects in the fireplace or on logs.
18.Fireplace front and screen becomes very hot when running fireplace. Keep children and adults away from hot sur- faces to avoid burns or clothing igni- tion. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
19.Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace.
20.Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
21.Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken. Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped
22.Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service per- son should service and repair fireplace.
23.Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
24.To prevent performance problems, do not use propane fuel tank of less than
100lbs. capacity.
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