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Unvented (vent-free) universal firebox (box only, mosaic masonry brick liner required)
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SAFETY Continued
Keep the fireplace area clear and free from combus-
tible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
You must operate this fireplace with the provided
fireplace screen and hood in place. Make sure these
parts are in place and screens are closed before run-
ning installed gas log heater. Replace hood with IN-
NOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS catalog number J4350
50", J4351 42", or J4352 36" only. This hood has been
designed to keep the operation of your fireplace safe
and efficient.
1. Do not use this firebox as a wood burning fireplace. Use only
decorative unvented room heaters (log sets).
2. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite
or rock wool. Using these added items can cause sooting.
3. Use only the provided hood. See Parts, page 16 .The firebox
canopy (hood) must not be modified or replaced with a canopy
(hood) that may be provided with the unvented decorative room
heater.
4. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in these fireboxes require
fresh air ventilation to run properly. See Air for Combustion and
Ventilation, page 7.
5. Do not run vent-free heaters installed in these fireboxes
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
6. Do not use this firebox to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
7. Turn unit off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service
person should service and repair firebox.
8. Operating vent-free heaters installed in these fireboxes above
elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
9. Do not use the firebox if it has been under water.
10. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar
products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these
products may create a white powder residue within burner box
or on adjacent walls and furniture.
11. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
901009-00_NC
Install and use firebox with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence
of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. Firebox must be electrically grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 (latest
edition).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIRE-
MENTS
These appliances are approved for installation in the US state of Mas-
sachusetts if the following additional requirements are met:
Un-vented Room Heaters shall be installed in accordance with
527 CMR 30.
Installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gas fitter
licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The flexible gas line connector used shall not exceed 36 inches
(92 centimeters) in length.
The individual manual shut-off must be a T-handle type valve.
Unvented appliances may NOT be installed in bedrooms or
bathrooms.
A working smoke detector must be installed in the area where
vent-free appliances are installed.
Seller of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental room
heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon
sale of the unit.
OPERATION
This firebox is designed for use with approved ANSI Z21.11.2 deco-
rative type unvented room heaters. (Physical size limitations apply.
Refer to minimum firebox requirements supplied with log heater.)
It requires no outside venting or chimney making installation easy
and inexpensive.
PLANNING
Plan where you will install the firebox. This will save time and money
later when you install the firebox. Before installation, consider the
following:
1. Where firebox will be located. Allow for wall and ceiling clearances
(see Installation Clearances, page 9).
2. Everything needed to complete installation.
3. These models CANNOT be installed in a bedroom unless maximum
Btu rating of installed vent-free log set is less than 10,000 Btu/hr.
4. Proper air for combustion and ventilation (page 7).
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LOCAL CODES

25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10036
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471

PRODUCT FEATURES

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