Safety Information
WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, op- erate or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace cancauseserious injury or death from burns, fire, explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!
This fireplace is a vented product. This fireplace will not produce any gas leakage into your home if properly installed. This fireplace must be properly installed by a qualified service person. If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified service person, gas leakage can occur.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace inspected and serviced by a qualified service person. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both 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 ap- pliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used.
2.For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/ LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
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 you gas supplier, call the fire department.
4.Never install the fireplace
•in a recreational vehicle
•where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42" from the front, top or sides of the fireplace
•in high traffic areas
•in windy or drafty areas
5.This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
6.Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace.
7.A hearth extension is not required with this appliance. If one is installed, it is for aesthetic purposes only and does not have to meet the standard requirements.
8.Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service or repair this fireplace. Have fireplace inspected annually by a quali- fied service person.
9.You must keep control compartments, burn- ers and circulating air passages clean. More frequent cleaning may be needed due to ex- cessive lint and dust from carpeting, bedding material, etc. Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning fireplace.
10.Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service person. If needed, have vent- ing system cleaned or repaired. See Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20.