UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREBOX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this firebox. Im- proper use of this firebox can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size requirement. Do not install the appliance in this firebox, un- less this firebox meets the mini- mum dimensions required for the installation.
WARNING: Any change to this firebox or its controls can be dangerous.
1.This firebox shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
2.Never install the firebox
•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 firebox
•in high traffic areas
•in windy or drafty areas
3.Do not use this firebox as a
4.Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. Using these added items can cause sooting.
5.You must operate this fireplace with the provided fireplace screen (closed), hood, and brick liner in place. Make sure these parts are in place before run- ning firebox.
6.Do not allow fans to blow directly into the firebox. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.
7.Do not use a blower insert, hood, heat exchanger insert, or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.
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9.Do not run firebox
•where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
•under dusty conditions
10.Do not use this firebox to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
11.Never place any objects in the firebox or on logs.
12.Firebox front and screen becomes very hot when running firebox. Keep chil- dren and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fire- box will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool be- fore touching.
13.Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with firebox.
14.Turn firebox off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service per- son should service and repair firebox.
15.Operating unvented heaters (logsets) above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
16.Do not use the firebox if it has been under water due to the shock hazard that could result with the blower acces- sary (if installed) in place.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. Firebox must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA70 (latest edition).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
UNPACKING
1.With utility knife, cut the carton all the way around above the staples on the bottom tray. Lift the carton off the fire- box. Remove packing.
2.Check carton contents for the following:
•Screen assembly
•Screen support rod
•Hardware and parts bag containing the following:
•Owner’s Operation and Installation Manual
•2 - Black #10 x 5/8" shouldered hex screws
3.If any items are missing, inform dealer where you bought firebox.
4.Check all items for any shipping dam- age. If damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought firebox.
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