HearthSense MO18HVL Manual page 4

WARNING: Any change to
this log set or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: This appliance is
for installation only in a solid-
fuel burning masonry or factory-
built fireplace, constructed of
noncombustible material, and
connected to a working flue.
1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for
use with the type of gas indicated on the
rating plate. This appliance is convertible
for use with propane, using the manual
ON/OFF safety pilot valve kit.
2. If you smell gas:
• Shut off gas supply
• Do not try to light any appliance
• Do not touch any electrical switches; do
not use any phone in your building
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier's instructions
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department
3. Never install the log set:
• In a recreational vehicle
• Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or
other flammable objects are less than
42" from the front, top, or sides of the
log set
• In high traffic areas
• In windy or drafty areas
4. Before installing in a solid fuel burning
fireplace, the chimney flue and fire-box
must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes
and loose paint by a qualified chimney
cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly
heated. Inspect chimney flue for damage.
5. You must operate this log set with a fire-
place screen in place. Make sure fireplace
screen is closed before running log set. If
the fireplace has glass doors, they must
remain OPEN while this log set is in op-
eration.
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SAFETY
6. This log set is designed to be smokeless.
If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off ap-
pliance and call a qualified service person.
Note: During initial operation, slight smok-
ing could occur due to log curing and
the burning of manufacturing residues.
You may wish to add more ventilation by
opening a window.
7. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the
fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create
drafts that alter burner flame patterns.
Altered burner patterns can increase
sooting.
8. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchang-
er insert, or other accessory not approved
for use with this log set.
9. This log set needs fresh, outside air
ventilation to run properly. See the Air for
Combustion and Ventilation, page 6.
10. Do not run log set
• where flammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
11. Do not burn solid fuel in the fireplace after
installing the log set. Do not use this log
set to cook food or burn paper or other
objects.
12. Log set becomes very hot when in use.
Keep children and adults away from hot
surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Log set will remain hot for a short time
after shut-down. Allow surface to cool
before touching.
13. Carefully supervise young children when
they are in the room with log set.
14. Do not use appliance if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to in-
spect the room appliance and to replace
any part of the control system (if using
control system) and any gas control which
has been under water.
15. To help prevent breakage, new logs must
go through the curing process (see Curing
Logs, page 12).
16. Turn log set off and let cool before servic-
ing, installing, or repairing. Only a qualified
service person should install, service, or
repair log set.
HearthSense
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