Monessen Hearth 3000 SERIES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:

INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with the owner.

OWNER: Please read and retains these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT: Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this appliance.

• DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to

inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control, which has been under

water.

• The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during

any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

• The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve

during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5

kPa).

• Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person.

• This appliance MUST BE installed on a metal or wood plate extending the full width and depth of the unit if

the unit is to be installed on carpet, vinyl tile or any combustible other than wood.

• CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu with

headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Have the appliance

serviced, as it may not be operating properly.

• To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, this appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a

professional 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. Refer to MAINTENANCE section found in this manual.

• This gas fireplace is a vented gas appliance. DO NOT burn wood or other material in this appliance.

• This appliance and vent assembly MUST be vented directly to the outside. This appliance MUST NEVER be

connected to a chimney flue(s) servicing a separate solid-fuel burning appliance or any other appliances.

• This appliance MUST use one of the vent systems described in the venting system of this manual. NO other

vent systems or components may be used.

• Venting terminals MUST NOT be recessed into a wall or siding

• Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris is interfering with the airflow.

• Provide adequate clearances around air openings and adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and

operation. NEVER obstruct front opening of the appliance.

• DO NOT OPERATE the appliance with the glass door removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of the glass

door should be done by a licensed or qualified person. DO NOT strike or slam the door. The glass door

assembly should only be replaced as a complete unit supplied by manufacturer. NO substitute materials should

be used.

• DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on the glass door assembly. Do not clean glass door when it is hot.

• Any safety screen or guard (i.e. glass door) removed for servicing an appliance should be replaced prior to

operating the appliance.

• The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSI Z223.1 (in the United States) or with the current installation code CAN/CGA - B149 (in Canada).

• This unit complies with ANSI Z21.88-98, CGA 2.32-98.

• During manufacturing, fabricating, and shipping, various components of this appliance are treated with certain

oils, film, or bonding agents. These chemicals are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as

they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance; possibly causing headaches or eye and lung

irritation. This is a normal and temporary occurrence. The initial break-in operation should last 2-3 hours with

the burner at the highest setting. Provide maximum ventilation by opening windows and doors to allow odors to

dissipate with continued use.