DVS 30-2 installation instructions Important Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Before enclosing the Simpson Dura-Vent vent pipe assembly

operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly.

DVS-36 OR DVS-42 IS A HEATING APPLIANCE WHEN HEATER BAFFLE IS INSTALLED, SEE PAGE 7

Do Not Operate This Appliance Without Glass Front Panel Installed.

• If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting,		•	Clothing or other flammable material should not be
	tile or other combustible material other than wood		placed on or near the appliance.
	flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal	• Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and
	or wood panel extending the full width and depth of
			proper operation.
	the appliance.
		• This appliance must not share or be connected to a
	The base referred to above does not mean the
			flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
	fireproof base as used on wood stoves. The protection
		•	Keep the area around your appliance clear of
	is for rugs that are extremely thick and light colored
	tile.		combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards			vapor and liquids.
		•	Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood,
	of high surface temperatures and should stay away
	to avoid burns or clothing ignition.		coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appli-
• Young children should be carefully supervised when			ance.
		•	The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not
	they are in the same room as the appliance.
			be obstructed in any way.
• Due to high temperatures the appliance should be		•	DO keep the appliance area clear and free from
	located out of traffic and away from furniture and		combustible material, gasoline and other flammable
	draperies.		vapors and liquids.
• The glass front or any part removed for servicing		•	DO examine venting system periodically and replace
	the appliance must be replaced prior to operating		damaged parts.
	the appliance. Work should be done by a qualified	•	DO make a periodic visual check of pilot and
	service person.
			burners. Clean and replace damaged parts.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.		•	CAUTION: The glass used in your fireplace is
• Vent cap is hot while fireplace is in operation.			tempered glass. If the glass is cracked or damaged
•	Installation and repair should be done by a		in any way, it should be replaced only with a
			complete glass frame assembly from Empire. See
	QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. The appliance
			parts list on Page 40-42 for ordering.
	should be inspected before use and at least annually
		•	DO NOT use this fireplace if any part has been
	by a qualified service person. More frequent
	cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from		under water. Immediately call a qualified service
	carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is imperative		technician to inspect the heater and to replace any
	that control compartments, burners and circulating		part of the control system and any gas control
	air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.		which has been under water.
•	DO NOT put anything around the fireplace that	•	Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
	will obstruct the flow of ventilation air.		an appliance must be replaced prior to operating
			the appliance.

13369-1-0203 Page 3