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 elec- trical shock or fire may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life.
IMPORTANT
Before starting your fireplace installation, read this instal- lation and operation manual very carefully to ensure you understand it completely and in entirety. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a pos- sible 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 circulation beneath the fireplace. 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 oper- ating and unattended.
IMPORTANT
These fireplaces are designed as supplemental heaters. There- fore, it is advisable to have an alternate heat source when installed in a dwelling.
IMPORTANT
Cold climate installation recom- mendation: when installing this fireplace against a
WARNING
To prevent contact with sag- ging or loose insulation, the appliance must not be installed againstvaporbarriersorexposed insulation. Localized overheat- ing 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 QUALI- FIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS FIREPLACE BE MODIFIED. PARTS HAVING TO BE REMOVED FOR SERVIC- ING MUST BE REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERATING THE FIREPLACE AGAIN.
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 APPLI- ANCE 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 EXTEN- SION 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.
