Important Safety And Operating Information - Heatilator Constitution C40-C Owner's Manual

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Important Safety and Operating Information

A. Fireplace Safety
Most problems are caused by improper installation and op-
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the following should be given serious consideration:
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in use.
• An annual inspection should be performed on the
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home to ensure your safety.
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• Devise a practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least
two escape routes.
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- Evacuate.
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WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies
disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and
agency listing will be voided by the following actions.
DO NOT:
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• install any 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
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
WARNING: This product and the fu-
els used to operate this product (wood
and wood pellets), and the products of
combustion of such fuels, can expose
you to chemicals including carbon black,
which is known to the State of California
to cause cancer and carbon monoxide,
which is known to the State of California to
cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm. For more information go to: www.
P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Heatilator • C40-C Constitution Owner's Manual • 4186-900 • Rev H • 1/24
1. Clear Space
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
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Combustible materials are materials made of or sur-
faced with any of the following materials:
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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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- Brick
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- Glass
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials,
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DO NOT:
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• use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
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48 in. (1219 mm)
Clear Space
Front of Fireplace
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- Tile
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- Plasters
60 in. (1524 mm)
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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