Fireplace Safety Information And Warnings - ORTAL 40 Series Installation And Operation Manual

Fireplace Safety Information and Warnings

This section provides safety guidelines and instructions. It is important to SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS and to make
yourself fully aware of all the safety protocols and the many features of the Ortal direct vent gas fireplace. ALL
warnings and instructions below apply to all products manufactured and distributed by Ortal.
WARNING – HEAT BARRIER
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from hot viewing
glass is provided with this fireplace and shall be installed.
Fireplace MUST not be used without the heat barrier in place.
If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced
with the manufacturer's barrier for this fireplace.
Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing the
fireplace must be replaced prior to operating.
WARNING – FIREPLACE TEMPERATURE
Due to hot temperatures, the fireplace should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high
surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on
or near the fireplace.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are
in the same room as the fireplace. Toddlers, young children
and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A
physical barrier is recommended if there are at-risk individuals
in the house. To restrict access to a fireplace or stove, install an
adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and
other at-risk individuals out of the room and away from hot
surfaces.
WARNING – GLASS HANDLING
The glass must ONLY be removed by an authorized and/or
qualified installer. The authorized technician should ONLY
remove the glass with the suction cups supplied by the
manufacturer. To prevent damage to the glass edges, lower the
glass to rest in a safe place.
Follow these guidelines for glass handling:
Step 1: Prepare a safe place for the glass to rest.
Step 2: Remove the glass using the suction cup.
Step 3: The glass can now be rested safely.
WARNING – ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
These Direct Vent fireplaces must be electrically grounded in
accordance with the local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with National Electric code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the
Canadian Electric Code, CSA C22.1.
Ortal Installation Manual: Built-in Models, December 2019 (V2)
WARNING – INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
The direct vent system fireplace must be installed as an
OEM installation in manufactured homes (USA only) or an
aftermarket permanently located, or a mobile home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
The fireplace must be installed in accordance with the
Manufacturer's instructions and the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280,
in the United States, or the Standard for Installation in
Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series, in Canada.
If the information in these instructions are not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids near this fireplace.
WARNING – INSTALLATION AND SERVICE
Installation and repairs must be done by an authorized
qualified installer service agency or gas supplier. The
fireplace should be inspected before use and at least
annually by a professional service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of
the fireplace be kept clean.
Any alteration to the product can cause soot or carbon to
form and may result in damage. This damage and any other
damage that results from not following the instructions
outlined in this manual is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
WARNING – GAS FIREPLACE
This fireplace is for use only with the type of gas indicated
on the rating plate. These fireplaces are not convertible for
use with other gases unless a certified kit is used, and the
conversion is performed by an authorized and qualified
technician.
Applicable standards are Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters ANSI
Z21.88 / CSA 2.33a and Gas-fired Fireplaces for Use at High
Altitudes CAN/CGA 2.17-M91
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