Important Safety Information - Empire Comfort Systems OP32FB2MF-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

• Installer: Please leave these instructions with the owner for
future reference
• This unit complies with ANSI Z21.97/CSA 2.41 and CSA 4.96
U.S. for Outdoor Gas Fireboxes.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high
surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns
or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same area with the appliance.
• Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung
from the appliance, or placed on or near the appliance.
• Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON. This appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to
insects, pollen build up, dust, etc. It is imperative that
the control compartments, burners, and circulating air
passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
• Do not place trash, logs, or other articles on the log set
during operation.
• During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various
components of this appliance are treated with certain oils,
films or bonding agents. These agents are not harmful, but
may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned
off during initial operation of the appliance. This is a normal
temporary occurrence.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED.
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Addresses practices not related to personal in-
jury.
• 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 area as the appliance.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
• Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during
operation.
• During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various
components of this appliance are treated with certain oils,
films or bonding agents. These bonding agents are not
harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as
they are burned off during initial operation of the appliance.
This is a normal temporary occurrence.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
32273-0-0713

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

• WARNING: Keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
• WARNING: Any modification to this gas log set or to controls
can be dangerous. Improper installation or use of the gas
log set can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns,
explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Follow all local codes regarding installation, combustion
and ventilation air or in the absence of local codes follow
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (US installation), or
CAN/CGA-B149, installation Code (Canada installation).
• Do not operate this log set with glass doors in the closed
position. A firebox screen must be in place when the log
set is burning.
• Inspect the hose before each use of the appliance.
• The hose assembly must be replaced prior to the ap-
pliance being into operation if there is evidence of ex-
cessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is damaged.
• Inspect the burner at least once a year.
• 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 keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible
material, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
• A yearly examination and cleaning of the venting system
of the solid-fuel burning firebox must be performed by a
qualified agency.
• Do make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners.
Clean and replace damaged parts.
• Do NoT use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been under
water.
Page 3