IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WARNIING INFORMATION

READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY AND UNDERSTAND THESE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR SAFETY.

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, an electrical shock or fire may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

IMPORTANT

Before starting your fireplace installation, read this installation and operation manual very carefully to ensure you understand it completely and in entirety. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible electric shock, fire hazard and/or injury or property damage and will void the warranty.

CAUTION

This appliance is mounted on rubber feet. The purpose of these feet is to ensure adequate air circulationbeneaththefireplace. Do not remove these feet. Do not install the fireplace directly onto a carpet, rug, furniture or similar surfaces, which could hinder or block the airflow.

CAUTION

Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.

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IMPORTANT

Cold climate installation recom- mendation: when installing this fireplace against a non-insulated exterior wall or chase, it is mandatory that the outer walls be insulated to conform to applicable insulation codes.

WARNING

To prevent contact with sagging or loose insulation, the appliance must not be installed againstvaporbarriersorexposed insulation. Localized overheating could occur and a fire could result. Insulation and a vapor barrier should be placed a minimum of 2 inches from the appliance.

TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE FIRE, DO NOT BLOCK AIR INTAKES OR EXHAUSTS IN ANY WAY. DO NOT USE NEAR SOFT SURFACES, LIKE A PILLOW, WHERE OPENINGS MAY BECOME BLOCKED.

THIS APPLIANCE MAY BECOME HOT WHEN IN USE. TO AVOID BURNS, DO NOT LET BARE SKIN TOUCH HOT SUR- FACES. KEEP COMBUSTIBLE MATERI- ALS, SUCH AS FURNITURE, PILLOWS, BEDDING, PAPERS, CLOTHES AND CURTAINS AT LEAST 3 FEET (1 METER) FROM THE FRONT OF THIS APPLI- ANCE.

DO NOT OPERATE ANY HEATER WITH DAMAGED WIRING OR CONNECTORS, OR AFTER THE APPLIANCE MALFUNC- TIONS, OR IF IT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY.

ANY REPAIRS TO THIS FIREPLACE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS FIREPLACE BE MODIFIED. PARTS HAVING TO BE REMOVED FOR SERVICING MUST BE REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERATING THE FIREPLACE AGAIN.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE OUT- DOORS. DO NOT EXPOSE FIREPLACE TO THE ELEMENTS (SUCH AS RAIN, ETC.).

THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN BATHROOMS, LAUNDRY AREAS OR SIMILAR INDOOR LOCA- TIONS. NEVER LOCATE THIS APPLIANCE WHERE IT COULD FALL INTO A BATHTUB OR OTHER WATER CON- TAINER.

DO NOT RUN ELECTRICAL WIRING OR POWER CORD UNDER CARPETING. OR COVER WITH THROW RUGS, RUNNERS OR SIMILAR MATERIALS.

FOR 120 VAC POWER CORD AVOID THE USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD BECAUSE THE EXTENSION CORD MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A RISK OF FIRE. HOW- EVER, IF YOU HAVE TO USE AN EXTENSION CORD, THE CORD SHALL BE NO. 14 AWG MINIMUM SIZE AND RATED NOT LESS THAN 1800 WATTS, 15 AMPS. THE EXTENSION CORD MUST BE A THREE CONDUCTOR SHEATH CABLE WITH GROUNDING TYPE PLUG AND CORD CONNECTION.

THIS APPLIANCE HAS HOT AND ARCING OR SPARKING PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT USE IT IN AREAS WHERE GASOLINE, PAINT OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ARE USED OR STORED.

THIS FIREPLACE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A DRYING RACK FOR CLOTHING, NOR SHOULD CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS OR OTHER DECORATIONS BE HUNG NEAR IT.

USE THIS APPLIANCE ONLY AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. ANY OTHER USE IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IF APPLIANCE IS TO BE DISCON- NECTED, TURN OFF CONTROLS FIRST.

DO NOT INSERT OR ALLOW FOREIGN OBJECTS TO ENTER ANY VENTILATION OR EXHAUST OPENING, AS THIS MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, OR DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.