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WARNING: This product contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner's manual carefully and
completely before trying to assemble, operate or
service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace
can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire,
explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide
poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead
to death!
This fireplace is a vented product. This fireplace will not produce any
gas leakage into your home if properly installed. This fireplace must be
properly installed by a qualified service person. If this unit is not properly
installed by a qualified service person, gas leakage can occur.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these
signs, the fireplace may not have been installed properly. Get fresh air at
once! Have fireplace inspected and serviced by a qualified service person.
Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These
include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia,
those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless. An odor-making agent
is added to each of these gases. The odor helps you detect a gas leak.
However, the odor added to these gases can fade. Gas may be present
even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for
reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace.
WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its
controls can be dangerous.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the
rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other
gases unless a certified kit is used.
2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.
To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel
tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building
• immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions
• if you cannot reach you gas supplier, call the fire department.
4. Never install the fireplace
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable objects
are less than 42" from front, top or sides of fireplace
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
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SAFETY
5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep away from hot sur-
faces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot
for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
6. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with
fireplace.
7. A hearth extension is not required with this appliance. If one is
installed, it is for aesthetic purposes only and does not have to
meet the standard requirements.
8. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing or repairing. Only a
qualified service person should install, service or repair this fireplace.
Have fireplace inspected annually by a qualified service person.
9. You must keep control compartments, burners and circulating air
passages clean. More frequent cleaning may be needed due to exces-
sive lint and dust from carpeting, bedding material, etc. Turn off the
gas valve and pilot light before cleaning fireplace.
10. Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service
person. If needed, have venting system cleaned or repaired. See
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 18.
11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materi-
als, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids. Do not run
fireplace where these are used or stored. Do not place items such
as clothing or decorations on or around fireplace.
12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other
objects.
13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) in this
fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated on fireplace nameplate.
14. This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
15. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air in any
way. Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the
combustion chamber along with adequate accessibility clearance
for servicing and proper operation.
16. Do not install fireplace directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or any com-
bustible material other than wood. The fireplace must set on a metal
or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.
17. Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under
water. Immediately call a qualified service person to arrange for
replacement of the unit.
18. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken.
19. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other acces-
sory not approved for use with this fireplace.
20. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
The following items are packed inside the firebox. Remove before
positioning firebox into framing.
• Transition Collar - For vent connection
• Ceramic Log Pack - Shrink-wrapped on cardboard
• Three (3) plastic bags containing lava rock, pan and ember materials
• Rear Log - Remove the two plastic quick ties from around the
burner and grate
• Grate Stand - Lift off of burner pan
Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform
dealer or distributor where you bought the product.
Safely retain these items for later installation.
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