Important Information - Martin SF36A Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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MPORTANT NFORMATION
1. Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation. Save these instructions for
any future repairs.
2. Use these instructions as a guide during the installation of the fireplace.
3. Be sure these instructions become the property of and are reviewed by all future users of this fireplace to
encourage proper operation and maintenance.
4. All the parts used with this fireplace system must be installed in accordance with these installation instructions.
Failure to do so may be hazardous and will void the warranty.
5. This fireplace and accessories should not be altered in any way that is not specifically recommended in
this manual.
6. Refer to your local building code for local requirements pertaining to installation of factory-built fireplaces.
Martin Hearth & Heating fireplaces are intended for installation and use according to standard NFPA 211 of
the National Fire Protection Association.
7. This fireplace must not be installed with a masonry flue.
8. This fireplace and chimney should not be used for venting a wood or coal burning heater or fireplace insert.
WARNING:
DO NOT INSTALL A SEPARATE SOLID FUEL INSERT OR GAS FIREPLACE INSERT IN THIS FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY
SYSTEM WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM
9. Do not pack required air spaces with combustible material or insulation not specifically recommended for
use in such areas.
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NTENDED RODUCT
This fireplace is intended for supplemental heating only and is not intended for use as a primary heating
system.
This fireplace is designed to sit directly on a combustible floor. The fireplace must be installed with clearances
to combustible building materials as specified by this manual. Only parts manufactured by Martin Hearth &
Heating and labeled for use with this fireplace should be used in the installation of the fireplace except for
special roof flashings that may be fabricated locally. The use of improper parts in the installation can be
hazardous and voids the warranty offered by Martin Hearth & Heating.
This fireplace is designed to burn solid wood fuel (wood), UL- classified processed solid fuel fire logs, or a
certified decorative gas appliance may be installed in the fireplace as described later by this instruction manual.
This fireplace is not designed to burn coal, unplumbed liquid fuels, unplumbed gaseous fuels or household
refuse. Any attempt to burn these fuels in the fireplace can be hazardous.
NOTICE:
THIS FIREPLACE IS NOT DESIGNED FOR INSTALLATION IN MANUFACTURED HOMES WITHOUT A VENTED ATTIC SPACE
FIREPLACE MAY BE INSTALLED IN MANUFACTURED HOMES WHICH HAVE A VENTED ATTIC SPACE IF THE FIREPLACE IS EQUIPPED WITH
GD36B GD36PB
OR GLASS DOORS
KIT OFFERED FOR RESIDENTIAL TYPE HOMES AS DESCRIBED LATER BY THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AND THE MINIMUM INSTALLED HEIGHT FROM FLOOR TO FLUE OUTLET IS
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE A FIREPLACE INSERT OR OTHER PRODUCT NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS FIREPLACE
WARNING:
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS FIREPLACE WILL VOID ITS WARRANTY AND CAN CAUSE
1. Damage to the fireplace from overheating.
2. Hazardous temperatures to develop on combustible materials adjacent to the fireplace or chimney.
3. The emission of smoke, sparks or hazardous gases into the dwelling.
4. Leakage of rain water into the dwelling.
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