Martin BV4536 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 24

FINAL INSTALLATION
FINAL INSTALLATION
Damper operation:
For Massachusetts residents only: Installation of this vented gas fireplace in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts requires the damper to be permanently removed or welded into the fully open position. In
addition, a naturally vented gas fireplace may not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom in the
1. When damper arm (1) is all the way to the left and locked into position, the damper system is closed. (Refer to
Figure 22.)
2. Pull damper arm (1) forward and unlock from closed position by swinging damper arm (1) to the right. (Refer
to Figure 22.)
3. Swing damper arm (1) to the right, forcing into the locked position, to open damper system. (Refer to Figure
22.)
Damper must be in open position when appliance main burner is operating. The damper system must be
LOCKED into the OPEN position during operation. If damper is not open the appliance will shut down at
If damper system is not locked into the open position, the appliance my cause some spillage into the living
Do not install a damper device to the appliance. Only use damper device that comes with the unit
Hi Temperature Cut Off Disc:
This unit is equipped with a shut off disc that helps prevent spillage due to a down draft. It also helps prevent
operation of the unit with damper closed. The Hi Temp. switch is located on the upper left corner of the fireplace
opening. DO NOT OPERATE THE FIREPLACE WITH THE SWITCH BYPASSED
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WARNING
the pilot. See lighting instructions if this occurs.
area before the temperature switch can shut the pilot off.
Remove damper instruction tag before operating the unit
Figure 22: Damper Operation
NOTE
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