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Gas fired appliances may be used only for supplemental heat and/or decorative purposes and under no circumstances
shall they provide a primary heat source.
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This appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
NOTE: It is recommended that a Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector be installed in or near bedrooms and on all levels of your
home. Place a detector about 15ft [4.5m] outside the room that houses your gas appliance.
Certified for installation in a bedroom or bed/sitting room. In Canada must be installed with listed millivolt thermostat (Thermostats
are not permitted for vented [Decorative] gas fireplaces installed in the U.S.A.). In USA see local codes.
For safe installation and operation note the following:
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The Burner/Log Assembly has been engineered and permanently adjusted for proper flame control.
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Periodically remove the logs from the grate assembly and vacuum any loose particles from the grate and burner areas.
See Log Placement page to remove logs. Vacuum burner parts and replace logs.
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Never use your gas fireplace as a cooking device.
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Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.
Verify proper operation after servicing.
Installation Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the installer or service agent shall be a plumber or gas fitter licensed by the
Commonwealth.
When installed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or where applicable codes; the unit shall be installed with a
CO detector per the requirements listed below.
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For direct-vent appliances, mechanical-vent heating appliances or domestic hot water equipment, where the bottom of the
vent terminal and the air intake is installed below four feet above grade the following requirements must be satisfied:
A. If there is not one already present, on each floor level where there are bedroom(s), a carbon monoxide detector
and alarm shall be placed in the living area outside the bedroom(s). The carbon monoxide detector shall comply
with NFPA 720 (2005 Edition).
B. A carbon monoxide detector shall be located in the room that houses the appliance or equipment and shall:
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Be powered by the same electrical circuit as the appliance or equipment such that only one service switch
services both the appliance and the carbon monoxide detector;
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Have battery back-up power;
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Meet ANSI./UL 2034 Standards and comply with NFPA 720 (2005 Edition); and
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Have been approved and listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory as recognized under 527
CMR.
C. A Product-approved vent terminal must be used, and if applicable, a Product-approved air intake must be used.
Installation shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturer's instructions. A copy of the installation instructions
shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation.
D. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be mounted at the exterior of the building, four feet directly above the
location of vent terminal. The plate shall be of sufficient size to be easily read from a distance of eight feet away,
and read "Gas Vent Directly Below".
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For direct-vent appliances, mechanical-vent heating appliances or domestic hot water equipment where the bottom of the
vent terminal and the air intake is installed above four feet above grade the following requirements must be satisfied:
A. If there is not one already present, on each floor level where there are bedroom(s), a carbon monoxide detector
and alarm shall be placed in the living area outside the bedroom(s). The carbon monoxide detector shall comply
with NFPA 720 (2005 Edition).
B.
A carbon monoxide detector shall:
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Be located in the room that houses the appliance or equipment;
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Be either hard-wired or battery powered or both; and
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Shall comply with NFPA 720 (2005 Edition).
A Product-approved vent terminal must be used, and if applicable, a Product-approved air intake must be used. Installation
shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturer instructions. A copy of the installation instructions shall remain with the
appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation.
For the state of Massachusetts a T-handle gas shut-off valve must be used on a gas appliance. This T-handle gas shut-off valve must be
listed and approved by the state of Massachusetts. This is in reference to the state of Massachusetts state code CMR238.
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