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This general purpose guide is supplied for use with all wood-burning and gas converted Contempo fireplace systems. Make sure you are following the recommendations appropriate for the type of fireplace you have purchased.
Important Safety Precautions Contempo’s Limited warranty will be voided, and Contempo, LLC will disclaim any responsibility, for the following: • IMPROPER INSTALLAION OF YOUR CONTEMPO FIREPLACE AND CONTEMPO COMPONENT PARTS: CONSULT YOUR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION BOOK. • ALTERATION OF THE CONTEMPO FIREPLACE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENT PARTS.
"spill" or rollout of the fireplace. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE FIREPLACE. Piling excessive wood on your grate will not increase efficiency, and could cause smoke to enter your room. When replacing the grate, use only the appropriate Contempo replacement grate for your fireplace model. Operating Your Fireplace •...
Be certain to clean all loose debris from spark arrestors before replacing terminations. Grate If your grate has deteriorated or is distorted, it should be replaced with a Contempo grate designed for your fireplace. Troubleshooting Smoking When installed and operated properly, your full-view fireplace will operate without smoke spillage into the room.
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Contempo Fireplace Accessories & Options Glass Door Glass doors are available as an optional accessory for use on all wood-burning Contempo Fireplace models. It is required for use when the fireplace has been converted to a ceramic gas log system. Refer to the fireplace installation instructions as to which model fits your fireplace.
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WITH THIS FIREPLACE. Gas Conversion If you are converting a Contempo wood-burning fireplace to burn gas, you will need the Contempo ceramic log and grate set. See the pre-installation page on log lighter installation for more information. WARNING: ONLY A LICENSED AND CERTIFIED NATURAL GAS OR PROPANE CONTRACTOR SHOULD INSTALL ANY GAS CONVERSION OR ALL-GAS FIREPLACE.
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Enjoy your fireplace. If you have any problems, please review this guide for a possible solution. If the problem persists, please contact your Contempo fireplace dealer or Contempo fireplace distributor. If you are unable to contact any of the above, a customer service representative at the Contempo fireplace factory is ready to help you.
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UNACCEPTABLE DUE TO DAMAGE OR DEFECT, THE PRODUCT MUST BE UNACCEPTED AND RETURNED BY THE SAME SHIPPER IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS WARRANTY VALID. CONTEMPO LLC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ASSERTED DEFECT, WHICH HAS BEEN RETURNED DUE TO NORMAL WEAR, MISUSE, ABUSE OR REPAIR OR ALTERATION MADE OR SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN CONTEMPO OR A CONTEMPO REPRESENTATIVE.
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