Empire Comfort Systems DVLXG55BP90N Installer's Manual page 5

Read and follow these safety precautions prior to operating this
fireplace. Failure to follow these precautions may result in death,
injury, or property damage.
Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate the fireplace to
ensure it is venting properly.
Do not operate this fireplace without glass front panel installed.
• If this fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, tile or
other combustible material other than wood flooring
the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the fireplace. The
base referred to above does not mean the fireproof 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 fireplace.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed
on or near the fireplace.
• Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper
operation.
• This fireplace must not share or be connected to a flue
serving a separate solid-fuel burning fireplace.
• Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapor and liquids.
• Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood, coal,
paper, cardboard, etc.) be used in this fireplace.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed in any way.
• Due to high temperatures, the fireplace should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
• The glass front or any part removed for servicing the
fireplace must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace.
Work should be done by a qualified service person.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing the
fireplace must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Vent cap is hot while fireplace is in operation and for some
time afterward.
• Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON. The fireplace should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualified 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 fireplace be kept clean.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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• DO NOT put anything around the fireplace that will
obstruct the flow of ventilation air.
• DO NOT use this fireplace if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the fireplace and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been under water.
• DO keep the fireplace area clear and free from
combustible material, gasoline, and other flammable
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.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as the fireplace. Toddlers, young
children, and others may be susceptible to accidental
contact burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there
are at-risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to
the fireplace, install an adjustable safety gate to keep
toddlers, young children, and other at-risk individuals out
of the room and away from hot surfaces.
• A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this fireplace and shall
be installed for the protection of children and other at-
risk individuals.
• If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be
replaced with the manufacturer's barrier for this fireplace.
• Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing
a fireplace must be replaced prior to operating the
fireplace.
• A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM
installation must conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part
3280, or, when such a standard is not applicable, the
Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI
A225.1/NFPA 501A, or Standard for Gas Equipped
Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.4.
If the glass is cracked or damaged in any way, it should be replaced
only with a replacement from Empire.
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