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DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED
Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly.
• If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile
or other combustible material other than wood ooring
the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
The base referred to above does not mean the reproof
base as used on wood stoves. The protection is for rugs
that are extremely thick and light colored tile.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as the appliance.
• Clothing or other ammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
• Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper
operation.
• This appliance must not share or be connected to a ue
serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
• Keep the area around your appliance clear of combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor and
liquids.
• Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood, coal,
paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appliance.
• The ow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed in any way.
• Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out
of trafc and away from furniture and draperies.
• The glass front or any part removed for servicing the appliance
must be replaced prior to operating the appliance. Work should
be done by a qualied service person.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Vent cap is hot while replace is in operation.
• Installation and repair should be done by a qualied service
person. The appliance should be inspected before use
and at least annually by a qualied service person. More
frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the
appliance be kept clean.
• Do not put anything around the replace that will obstruct
the ow of ventilation air.
• Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the
requirements of the gas supplier.
• Do keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible
material, gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.
• Do examine venting system periodically and replace damaged
parts.
• Do make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners. Clean
and replace damaged parts.
• CAUTION: The glass used in your replace is ceramic glass.
If the glass is cracked or damaged in any way, it should be
replaced only with a complete glass frame assembly from
Empire. See parts list on Pages 63 and 64 for ordering.
• Do not use this replace if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect the
heater and to replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance
must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION