SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate,orservicethisstoveandburner system. Improper use of this stove and burner system can cause se- rious injury or death from burns, fire, explosions, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!
This stove with burner system is a vented product. If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified service person with glass door properly seated and sealed, gas combustion products can spill into your home.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the stove may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air at once! Have stove inspected and serviced by a qualified service person. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than oth- ers. 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 odor-making agent is added to each of these gases. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to these gases can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this stove and burner system.
WARNING: Any change to this stove or burner system 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 unless a certified kit is used.
2.For propane/LP burner system, do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP sup- ply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent perfor- mance 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 stove
•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 stove reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing igni- tion. Stove 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 stove.
7.Do not modify this burner or stove un- der any circumstances. Any parts re- moved for servicing must be replaced prior to operating stove or burner system.
8.Turn burner system off and let cool before servicing, installing, or repair- ing. Only a qualified service person should install, service, or repair the stove or burner system. Have burner system inspected annually by a quali- fied service person.
9.You must keep control compartments, burners, and circulating air passages clean. More frequent cleaning may be needed due to excessive lint and dust from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc. Turn off the gas valve and pi- lot light before cleaning stove.
10.Have venting system inspected annu- ally by a qualified service person. If needed, have venting system cleaned or repaired. See Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 22.
11.Keep the area around your stove clear of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapor and liquids. Do not run burner system where these are used or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around stove.
12.Do not use this stove to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
13.Never place anything on top of stove.
14.Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) in this stove. Use only the gas type indicated on burner system nameplate.
15.This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electri- cal Code, ANS/NFPA 70, or the Cana- dian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
16.Do not obstruct the flow of combus- tion and ventilation air in any way. Pro- vide adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber along with adequate accessibility clear- ance for servicing and proper operation.
17.Do not install stove directly on carpet- ing, vinyl tile, or any combustible mate- rial other than wood. The stove must set on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the stove.
18.Do not use stove or burner system if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified ser- vice person to arrange for replacement of the unit.
19.Do not operate burner system if any log is broken.
20.Do not use a blower insert, heat ex- changer insert, or other accessory not approved for use with this stove.
21.Do not operate burner system with glass door removed, cracked, or bro- ken.
22.This burner system must be properly connected to a vent system. This burner system is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system.
