Important Safety Information - Empire Comfort Systems DVCD32FP30N-1 Owner's Manual

Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED
• If this appliance is installed directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible material
other than wood flooring the appliance shall be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the appliance.
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
appliance.
• Due to high temperatures the appliance should
be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
• The glass front or any part removed for
servicing the appliance must be replaced prior
to operating the appliance. Work should be
done by a qualified service person.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Vent cap is hot while fireplace is in operation.
• Installation and repair should be done by a
qUALIFIED SERVICE pERSON. The appliance
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 appliance be kept clean.
• Do noT put anything around the fireplace that
will obstruct the flow of ventilation air.
• Clearance in accordance with local installation
codes and the requirements of the gas
supplier.
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IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

• Clothing or other flammable material should
not be placed on or near the appliance.
• Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing
and proper operation.
• This appliance must not share or be connected
to a flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning
appliance.
• Keep the area around your appliance clear
of combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapor and liquids.
• Under no circumstances should any solid fuels
(wood, coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used
in this appliance.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must
not be obstructed in any way.
• Do keep the appliance 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.
• CAUTIon: The glass used in your fireplace
is tempered glass. If the glass is cracked or
damaged in any way, it should be replaced
only with a complete glass frame assembly
from Empire. See parts list on pages 50 - 51
for ordering.
• Do noT use this fireplace if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the heater and to replace
any part of the control system and any gas
control which has been under water.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for
servicing an appliance must be replaced prior
to operating the appliance.
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