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Important Safety and Operating Information
A. Fireplace Safety
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage.
Most problems are caused by improper installation and op-
eration of the fireplace. To provide reasonable fire safety,
the following should be given serious consideration:
•
The fire should be supervised whenever the fireplace is
in use.
•
An annual inspection should be performed on the
fireplace system.
•
Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your
home to ensure your safety.
•
Install a conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher
near the fireplace.
•
Devise and practice an evacuation plan in the event of
a fire.
DO NOT:
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operate damaged fireplace
•
modify fireplace
•
overfire
•
install any unvented gas log set
•
install any component not approved by Hearth & Home
Technologies
•
install parts or components not Listed or approved
•
operate the fireplace without fully assembling all
components
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility
for, and the warranty and agency listing will be voided by
the above actions.
Heatilator • LM42 Owners Manual • 4087-900 • Rev A • 5/11/16
1. Clear Space
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of
the fireplace.
DO NOT:
•
store flammable materials close to the fireplace
•
use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
fluid or similar liquids to start or "freshen up" a fire in this
fireplace.
Combustible materials must not be stored on the
hearth extension. Room furnishings such as drapes,
curtains, chairs or other combustibles must be at least
4 ft (1219 mm) from the front of the fireplace and 12 in.
(305 mm) from side of fireplace opening. See Figure
3.1.
Combustible materials are materials made of or sur-
faced with any of the following materials:
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Wood
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Plant fibers
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Plywood/OSB
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Any material that can ignite and burn, flame proofed
or not, plastered or un-plastered.
Non-combustible materials are materials which will not
ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the
following:
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Steel
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Brick
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Concrete
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Glass
48 in. (1219 mm)
Clear Space
Front of Fireplace
Figure 3.1
Clear Space
- Compressed paper
- Plastic
- Drywall
- Iron
- Tile
- Slate
- Plasters
44 in. (1118mm)
Clear Space
Bottom of Fireplace
to Lower Edge of
Mantel or Trim
12 in. (305 mm)
Clear Space
Sides of Fireplace
(from the FP
opening)
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