Outdoor Lifestyles DAKOTA-AU Installation instructions

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Installation & Operation
Instructions
MODEL: Dakota-AU
Australian Gas Association
Certication Number: 7145
This manual must be used for installation and retained
by homeowner for operation and maintenance.
Thisproductmaybecoveredbyoneormoreofthefollowingpatents:
(UnitedStates)4593510,4686807,4766876,4793322,4811534,5000162,5016609,5076254,5113843,5191877,5218953,5263471,5328356,
5341794,5347983,5429495,5452708,5542407,5601073,5613487,5647340,5688568,5762062,5775408,5890485,5931661,5941237,5947112,
5996575,6006743,6019099,6048195,6053165,6145502,6170481,6237588,6296474,6374822,6413079,6439226,6484712,6543698,
6550687,6601579,6672860,6688302B2,6715724B2,6729551,6736133,6748940,6748942,6769426,6774802,6796302,6840261,6848441,
6863064,6866205,6869278,6875012,6880275,6908039,6919884,D320652,D445174,D462436;(Canada)1297749,2195264,2225408,
2313972;(Australia)543790;586383;780250,780403,1418504;(Mexico)97-0457;(NewZealand)200265;orotherU.S.andforeignpatents
pending.
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Read this manual before installing or operating this replace.
Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference.
CongratulationsonselectingaOutdoorLifestylesgasre-
place—an elegant and clean alternative to wood burning
replaces. The Outdoor Lifestyles gas replace you have
selectedisdesignedtoprovidetheutmostinsafety,reliabil-
ity,andefciency.
Astheownerofanewreplace,you’llwanttoreadandcare-
fully follow all of the instructions contained in this owner’s
manual.Payspecialattentiontoallcautionsandwarnings.
Thisowner’smanualshouldberetainedforfuturereference.
Wesuggestyoukeepitwithyourotherimportantdocuments
andproductmanuals.
The information contained in this owner’s manual, unless
notedotherwise,appliestoallmodelsandgascontrolsys-
tems.
YournewOutdoorLifestylesgasreplacewillgiveyouyears
ofdurableuseandtrouble-freeenjoyment.Welcometothe
OutdoorLifestylesfamilyofreplaceproducts!
Homeowner Reference Information
ModelName:  Datepurchased/installed:
SerialNumber:  Locationonreplace:
Dealershippurchasedfrom:  Dealerphone:
Notes:  
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We recommend that you record the following pertinent
information about your replace:
Congratulations

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Table of Contents
1 Listing and Code Approvals 4
A. FireplaceCertication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Getting Started 4
A. DesignandInstallationConsiderations. . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Framing and Clearances 5
A. SelectFireplaceLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
B. Clearances.................................6
C. OutdoorEnclosureOptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Fireplace Preparation 8
A. RemoveLogsandShippingCover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B. SecuringandLevelingFireplace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Gas Information 9
A.GasPressureRequirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
B.GasConnection...............................9
6 Electrical Information 10
A. IgnitionSystemWiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
B. RemoteControl.............................10
7 Finishing 11
A. MantelProjections...........................11
B. FacingMaterial.............................12
8 Fireplace Setup 13
A. CleantheFireplace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
B. GrateAssemblyPlacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
C. PositioningtheLogs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
D. PlacingLavaRock...........................16
E. GlassAssembly.............................16
F. ReinstallDoorLock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9 Operating Instructions 17
A. BeforeLightingFireplace...................... 17
B. OperatingCautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
C. LightingtheFireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
D. AftertheFireplaceisLit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
E. FrequentlyAskedQuestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
10 Maintaining and Servicing the Fireplace 20
A. ValveAccessandService. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
B. BatteryReplacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
C. MaintenanceandServiceTasks:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11 Troubleshooting 24
A. ElectronicIgnitionSystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
12 Reference Materials 25
A. FireplaceDimensionDiagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
B. ServicePartsList............................ 26
C. Warranty..................................30
D. ContactInformation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Note: Anarrow()foundinthetextsignieschangeincontent.
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1 Listing and Code Approvals
A. Design and Installation Considerations
2 Getting Started
Before installation check that local distribution conditions,
natureofgasandpressure,andadjustmentofthereplace
arecompatible.
Thisreplacemustbeinstalledwiththerulesinforce,and
usedonlyinasufcientlyventilatedspace.Consultinstruc-
tionsbeforeinstallationanduseofthisreplace.
• Carefullyremovethereplaceandcomponentsfromthe
packaging.
• Thegaslogsarepackagedseparatelyandmustbeeld
installed.
• Reportto yourdealerany partsdamaged in shipment,
particularlytheconditionoftheglass.
• Readalloftheinstructionsbeforestartingtheinstallation.
Followtheseinstructionscarefullyduringtheinstallation
toensuremaximumsafetyandbenet.
A. Fireplace Certication
MODEL DAKOTA-AU IS AUSTRALIAN GAS AS-
SOCIATION APPROVED FOR NATURAL GAS
OR PROPANE AS AN OUTDOOR FIREPLACE.
Refertotheappliancedataplatesforgasconsumptionsand
pressures.
Installation and servicing of this appliance should only be
carriedoutbyanauthorizedpersoninaccordancewiththe
manufacturer’sinstructions.All relevantcodesand regula-
tionslaiddownbythegasttingauthorities,municipalbuild-
ing regulations, and the requirements of the National Gas
InstallationStandardAS5601mustbeobserved.
Thisapplianceanditscomponentsaretestedandsafewhen
installedinaccordancewiththisinstallationmanual.Report
toyourdealeranypartsdamagedinshipment,specically
checkglasscondition.The gas logsarein separate pack-
ages. Read all instructions before starting installation and
follow these instructions carefully during installation to en-
suremaximumbenetandsafety.Failuretofollowthemwill
voidyourwarrantyandmaypresentarehazard.
TheHearth&HomeTechnologiesInc.warrantywillbevoid-
edby,andHearth&HomeTechnologiesInc.disclaimsany
responsibilityforthefollowingactions:
• Installationofanydamagedheatersystemcomponent.
• Modication of the heater or installation other than as
instructedbyHearth&HomeTechnologies.
• Improperpositioningofthegaslogs.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not
manufacturedorapprovedbyHearth&HomeTechnologies,
not withstanding any independent testing laboratory
or other party approval of such component part or
accessory.

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A
E
Note: If this surface is
inside the building’s
warm air envelope... ...then this surface
must be an exterior
wall system.
B
C
DD
B
C
E
D
1.47 M
2.08 M
Note:
• Illustrations reect typical installations and are FOR
DESIGNPURPOSESONLY.
• Illustrations/diagramsarenotdrawntoscale.
• Actual installation may vary due to individual design
preference.
Fire Risk
Provideadequateclearance:
• Aroundairopenings.
• Tocombustibles.
• Forserviceaccess.
Locatereplaceawayfromtrafcareas.
WARNING
A. Select Fireplace Location
Whenselectingalocationforyourreplaceitisimportanttoconsidertherequiredclearancestowalls(SeeFigure3.1).
Note: For ac tual f ireplace
dimensionsrefertoSection12.
Figure 3.1 Fireplace Locations
3 Framing and Clearances
A B C D E
629mm 1.22m 1.25m 13mm 38mm
This applianceshallbeusedinanabovegroundopen-airsituationwithnaturalventilation,
without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly
dispersedbywindandnaturalconvection.

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B. Clearances
1.17 m
1.17 m
Header height.
Use only non-combustible
material below the top of
the top standoffs.
629 mm
1.24 m
2.13 m
to ceiling
0 mm
0 mm to level
of standoffs
Combustible Object
914 mm
Combustible flooring may be installed
next to the front of the appliance.
38 mm
Drywall
(if used)
0 mm
13 mm
Upper front can be covered
with non-combustible material
or removed and replaced with
non-combustible material.
38 mm
• Appliance must be installed in
amply insulated area.
• Area must have minimum of 25%
of surface area open.
• Surface area = sum of walls
surface.
Figure 3.2 Framing Dimensions

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An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least one permanent
opening at ground level and no overhead cover.
Figure 3.3 Four Sides and a Permanent Opening
C. Outdoor Enclosure Options
Anyenclosureinwhichtheapplianceisusedshallcomply
withoneofthefollowing(Figures3.3-3.7):
A partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover
and no more than two walls.
Figure 3.4 Two Walls and a Roof
Both ends open
A partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover
and no more than two walls.
Figure 3.5 Two Walls and a Roof
Open side at
least 25% of
total wall area
30% or more in total
of the remaining wall
area is open and
unrestricted
Figure 3.6 More than Two Walls
Withanoverheadcoverandmorethantwowalls,thefollow-
ingshallapply(Figures3.6-3.7):
• At least 25% of the total wall area is completely open,
and
• At least 30% of the remaining wall area is open and
unrestricted.
• Inthecaseofbalconies,atleast20%ofthetotalwallarea
shallbe,andwillremain,open.
Open side at
least 25% of
total wall area
30% or more in total
of the remaining wall
area is open and
unrestricted
Figure 3.7 More than Two Walls

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4 Fireplace Preparation
SharpEdges
• Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses during
installation.
CAUTION
A. Remove Logs and Shipping Cover
Removelockingscrewatthetopofthedoors(showninFig-
ure4.1).
Open the doors by sliding the handles toward the outside
edgesofthedoorsasshowninFigure4.1.Removethecar-
tonsoflogsfromtheirshippinglocationinthereplace.Set
logsanddoorlockbracketscrewasideforlaterreinstalla-
tion.
Open Open
Locking Screw
Figure 4.1 Door Operation
Do NOT notch into the framing around the replace
spacers.
CAUTION
NAILING TABS
Upper front can be
covered with
non-combustible
material or removed
and replaced with
non-combustible
material.
Figure 4.2 Proper Positioning, Leveling and Securing of a Fire-
place
B. Securing and Leveling Fireplace
Thediagramshowshowtoproperlyposition,level,andse-
curethereplace(seeFigure4.2).Nailingtabsareprovided
tosecurethereplacetotheframingmembers.
• Placethereplaceintopositiononeitheracombustible
ornon-combustiblecontinuousatsurface.
Fire Risk
• Prevent contact with sagging, loose
insulation.
• DoNOTinstallagainstvaporbarriersor
exposedinsulation.
WARNING
 Note:Thetopstandoffsmayberemovedbeforesliding
replace into position only if using a non-combustible
enclosure.
• Levelthereplacefromsidetosideandfronttoback.
• Shimthereplaceasnecessary.
• Bendoutnailingtabsoneachside.
• Keepnailingtabsushwiththeframing.
• Securethereplacetotheframingbyusingnailsorscrews
throughthenailingtabs.
• Placeabeadofcaulkalongthefrontofthereplaceto
preventwaterrunningunderthereplace.
Savelogsandlockingscrew,tocompleteinstallation.

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5 Gas Information
Note: GaslineMUSTberunfromrightsideofreplace.
WARNING
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS
Fire Risk
Explosion Risk
Asphyxiation Risk
• Checkallttingsandconnections.
• Donotuseopename.
• Afterthegaslineinstallationiscomplete,
allconnections must be tightened and
checked for leaks with a commercially
available, non-corrosive leak check
solution.Besuretorinseoffallleakcheck
solutionfollowingtesting.
Fittingsandconnectionsmayhaveloosened
duringshippingandhandling.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Explosion Risk
Highpressurewilldamagevalve.
• DisconnectgassupplypipingBEFORE
pressuretestinggaslineattestpressures
above60mbar.
• ClosethemanualshutoffvalveBEFORE
pressuretestinggaslineattestpressures
equaltoorlessthan60mbar.
A. Gas Pressure Requirements
PressurerequirementsforOutdoorLifestylegasreplaces
areshowninTable5.1below.
Twotapsareprovidedontheoutletsideofthegascontrol
foratestgaugeconnectiontomeasuretheinletandoutlet
pressures.Theseinletandoutletpressuretapscanbeac-
cessedthroughtheinternalvalveaccesspanelsasshown
inSection 10: Maintaining and Servicing the Fireplace.
Thereplaceanditsindividual shut-off valve mustbedis-
connected from the gas supply piping system during any
pressuretestingofthesystemattestpressuresinexcess
of60mbar.
Ifthereplacemustbeisolatedfromthegassupplypiping
systembyclosinganindividualshut-offvalve,itmustbeof
thehandle-lesstype.
B. Gas Connection
Note: Have the gas supply line installed in accordance
withlocalbuildingcodesbyaqualiedinstallerapproved
and/orlicensedasrequiredbythelocality.
Note: Beforetherstringofthereplace,thegassupply
lineshouldbepurgedofanytrappedair.
Note: Consultlocalbuildingregulationstoproperlysizethe
gassupplylineleadingtothehook-upattheunit.
Table 5.1
Natural Gas Propane
SupplyPressure 1.13kPa 2.75kPa
OutletPressure .75kPa 2.40kPa
BurnerInjector DMS25 DMS44

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Battery polaritymustbecorrectormoduledamagewill
occur.
CAUTION
6 Electrical Information
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing
controls.Wiringerrorscancauseimproperanddangerous
operation.Verifyproperoperationafterservicing.
CAUTION

BATTERY PORT
(4 AA BATTERIES)
VALVE
PILOT
IGNITION MODULE
6VDC
ON/OFF
SWITCH
THERMOCOUPLE
BLOCK
(CONNECTED TO
BACK OF VALVE)
PILOT GAS LINE
CONNECTED TO
BACK OF VALVE
IGNITION
MODULE
(6V)
ON/OFF
WALL SWITCH
VALVE
FLAME SPARKER/
SENSOR
ANT.
REMOTE
CONTROL
A. Ignition System Wiring
• This replace is equipped with an electronic ignition
systemwhichoperatesona6voltsystem.
• Thebatteriesarelocatedwithintheignitionmodulewhich
islocatedwithintheexternalcontrolbox.Awiringdiagram
isshowninFigure6.1.
• ThebatterypackrequiresfourAAbatteries(notincluded).
SeeSection 10.B.forbatteryreplacement.
Figure 6.1 Electronic Ignition Wiring Diagram
B. Remote Control
• This replace is equipped with a remote control to
operatetheignitionsystem.
• 9voltbatteryrequired.
• Follow operating instructions included with remote
control.

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A. Mantel Projections
Figure7.1showstheminimumverticaldimensionofreplacemantelsorothercombustibleprojectionsabovethetopfront
edgeofthereplace.
Mantel
B
A
2.13 m
minimum
ceiling height
Overhang
305 mm
max. combustible
mantel depth
Figure 7.1 Clearances to Combustible Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace
7 Finishing
IfAis:
ThenBmust
beatleast:
152mm-914mm 660mm
915mmormore 457mm

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Sealant Material
0 mm.
0 mm.
0 mm.
Finish wall material
may be combustible,
top & sides.
Upper front can be covered
with non-combustible material
or removed and replaced with
non-combustible material.
Fire Risk
DoNOTobstructairinletoroutletgrilles.
DoNOTmodifygrilles.
• Modifyingorcoveringgrillescouldcause
temperatureriseandrehazard.
Finishingmaterialsmustnotinterferewith:
• Airowthroughgrillesorlouvers.
• Operationoflouversordoors.
• Accessforservice.
WARNING
B. Facing Material
Figure 7.2 Non-combustible Facing Diagram
Fire Risk
Finishalledgesandfrontstoclearancesand
specicationslistedinmanual.
WARNING
• Metal fireplace front may be covered with non-
combustiblematerialonly.
• DoNOToverlapcombustiblematerialsontoreplace
front.
• Installcombustiblematerialsuptospeciedclearances
ontopfrontandsideedges.
• Sealjointsbetweenthenishedwallandreplacetop
andsidesusingonlya150°Cminimumsealant.

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A. Clean the Fireplace
Clean/vacuumanymaterialsthatmayhaveaccumulatedinsidetherebox.
Figure 8.1 Back Legs in Grate Brackets (front view)
8 Fireplace Setup
Figure 8.5 Left Rear Log (SRV728) (frontview)
Figure 8.3 Right Rear Log (SRV720) (frontview)
C. Positioning the Logs
Placerightrearlogonthegrateagainstthereplacerightsidewall,sothatitsrightendsitsinthebracketopening.
Placetheleftrearlogonthegrateagainsttheleftwallandrestitontherightrearlog.
Ensuregrateassemblyisoverburnerassembly,centeredfromlefttoright,andbacklegsareingratebrackets.
B. Grate Assembly Placement
Figure 8.2 Top view
Back Legs in Grate Brackets
Figure 8.4 Top view
Figure 8.6 Top view
SeeSection12.B.forlogdescriptionsandillustrations.

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Figure 8.9 Front Log (SRV727) (frontview)
Figure 8.7 Left Side Log (SRV723)(frontview)
Placetheforkoflogontotheleftfrontbarandrestitsbackonleftrearlog.
Placefrontloginfrontofthemaingratewithitsleftendrestingonleftsidelogasshown.
Figure 8.11 Front Left Log (SRV722) (frontview)
Placefrontleftlogbetweenlocatingbarssoitrestsagainstleftsidelogandontopoffrontlog.
Figure 8.8 Topview
Figure 8.10 Topview
Figure 8.12 Topview

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Placerightfrontcornerlogbetweentherightsidewallandrightsidegratebarasshown.
Placerightsidelogagainsttherightmostfrontgratebarandrestitsrearonrightrearlog,angledtowardsthecorneras
shown.
Placerightcenterlogbetweenthe4thand5thverticalbarsontheloggrate,restingthebackonrightrearlog.
Figure 8.13 Front Right Log (SRV724) (frontview) Figure 8.14 Topview
Figure 8.15 Right Side Log (SRV740) (frontview) Figure 8.16 Topview
Figure 8.17 Right Front Corner Log (SRV742) (frontview) Figure 8.18 Topview

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Handleglasswithcare.
• Inspect the glass for cracks, chips or
scratches.
• DoNOTstrike,slamorscratchglass.
• DoNOToperatereplacewithglassdoor
removed,cracked,brokenorscratched.
• Replace glass door assembly as a
completeassembly.
WARNING
E. Glass Assembly
• Theglassdoorsareincludedwithandpre-installedinthe
replace.
• Toadjustdoors(doorlockscrewmustberemoved,see
Section 4.A. and Figure 8.20), open them and loosen
screwsontopandbottompivotpins.Slideeachdooras
necessaryandtightenscrews.
• To adjust handle, loosen screws to move handles as
necessaryandtightenscrews.
Ashlip
Rock Pan
Figure8.19 PlacementofLavaRocks
D. Placing Lava Rock
• After logs have been placed spread part of the lava
rock (included) between the rock pan and ashlip (see
Figure8.19).Useoflavarockisoptional.
F. Reinstall Door Lock
• Whenlogs andlava rockhave been installed,orif the
glassassemblyhasbeenadjusted,reinstallthedoorlock
byinserting the screw at the topofthedoor(seealso,
Section4.A.).Tightenscrew.
Open Open
Locking Screw
Figure 8.20 Reinstall Door Lock

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Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenancecancauseinjuryorpropertydamage.Refer
to the owner’s information manual provided with this
replace.Forassistanceoradditionalinformationconsult
aqualiedinstaller,serviceagencyorthegassupplier.
WARNING
9 Operating Instructions
A. Before Lighting Fireplace
Before operating this  replace, have a quali ed
technician:
• Removeallshippingmaterialsfrominsidetherebox.
• Reviewproperplacementoflogsandlavarock.
• Checkthewiringandbatteries.
• Checktheairshutteradjustment.
• Ensurethattherearenogasleaks.
• Ensurethattheowofcombustionandventilationairis
notobstructed(frontgrilles).
• SwitchmustbeinpositionshowninFigure9.1inorder
forremotecontroltooperateproperly.
SWITCH IS SHOWN
IN "ON" POSITION
Figure 9.1 Valve Switch Position
B. Operating Cautions
• DO NOT PLACEARTICLES ON ORAGAINSTTHE
APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT USE OR STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
NEARTHEAPPLIANCE.
• DONOTSPRAYAEROSOLSINTHEVICINITYOFTHE
APPLIANCEWHILEITISINOPERATION.
• TO BE INSTALLED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED
PERSON.
• THISAPPLIANCESHALLNOTBEINSTALLEDORUSED
INDOORS.
• THE GUARD IS FITTED TO THISAPPLIANCE TO
REDUCETHERISKOFFIREORINJURYFROMBURNS,
ANDNOPARTOFITSHOULDBEREMOVED.
• Certainmaterials,whenstoredneartheappliance,willbe
subjectedtoradiantheatandcouldbedamaged.
HOT SURFACES!
Glassandothersurfacesarehotduring
operationandcooldown.
WARNING
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
appliance.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
fl ammable materials.
• Keepclothing,furniture,draperiesandothercombustibles
away.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• Donottouchglassuntilitiscooled
• NEVERallowchildrentotouchglass
• Keepchildrenaway

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C. Lighting the Fireplace
Electronic Ignition
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF
GAS TO FIREPLACE
1. Pushthe‘OFF’buttononremote.
2. Removebatteriesfromreceiver.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions
exactly, a re or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A.This replace is equipped with
anelectronicpilotignitiondevice
which automatically lights the
burner. Do not try to light the
burnerbyhand.
B.BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all
aroundthereplaceareaforgas.
Besuretosmellnexttotheoor
becausesomegasisheavierthan
airandwillsettleontheoor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
• Donottrytolightanyappliance.
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property dam-
age.Refertotheowner’sinformation
manualprovidedwiththisreplace.
Thisreplaceneedsfreshairforsafe
operationandmustbeinstalledso
there are provisions for adequate
combustionandventilationair.
Ifnotinstalled,operated,andmain-
tainedinaccordancewiththeman-
ufacturer’sinstructions,thisproduct
couldexposeyoutosubstancesin
fuelorfuelcombustion.
Keep burner and control compart-
ment clean. See installation and
operatinginstructionsaccompanying
replace.
CAUTION:
Hotwhileinoperation.Donottouch.
Keep children, clothing, furniture,
gasoline and other liquids having
ammablevaporsaway.
Do not operate the replace with
panel(s) removed, cracked or bro-
ken. Replacement of the panel(s)
should be done by a licensed or
qualiedserviceperson.
• Donottouchanyelectricswitch;do
notuseanyphoneinyourbuilding.
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
thegassupplier’sinstructions.
•Ifyoucannotreachyourgassup-
plier,calltheredepartment.
C. Donotusethisreplaceifanypart
hasbeenunderwater.Immediately
callaqualiedservicetechnicianto
inspectthereplaceandtoreplace
anypartofthecontrolsystemand
any gas control which has been
underwater.
NOT FOR USE
WITH SOLID FUEL
For use with natural or propane
gases.
WARNING:
1. This fireplace is equipped with an
ignition device which automatically
lights the burner. Do not try to light
theburnerbyhand.
2. Waitve(5)minutestoclearoutany
gas. Then smell for gas, including
neartheoor.Ifyousmellgas,STOP!
Follow“B” inthe SafetyInformation
locatedontheleftsideofthislabel.If
youdon’tsmellgas,gotonextstep.
3. To light the burner, simultaneously
press the star     and up    arrow
buttonsontheremotecontroluntila
shortacousticsignalconrmsthestart
sequencehasbegun.
4. Ifthereplacewillnotoperate,check
thebatteriesthenfollowtheinstruc-
tions“ToTurnOffGastoFireplace”
andcallyourservicetechnicianorgas
supplier.

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• Prevent accidental replace operation when not
attended.
• Removebatteriesfromremoteswitchifabsentorif
replacewillnotbeusedforanextendedperiodof
time.
• Property damage possible from elevated
temperatures.
CAUTION
Fire Risk
Keep combustible materials, gasoline and
otherammablevaporsandliquidsclearof
replace.
• DoNOTstoreammablematerialsinthe
vicinityofthereplace.
• Do NOT use gasoline, lantern fuel,
kerosene,charcoallighteruidorsimilar
liquidsinthisreplace.
Combustiblematerialsmayignite.
WARNING
E. Frequently Asked Questions
D. After the Fireplace is Lit
Initial Break-in Procedure
Whenyoulightthereplace,youmaynoticethatitproduces
heatwhich doeshave anassociated odoror smell. Ifyou
feelthisodorisexcessiveitmayrequiretheinitialthreeto
fourhourcontinuousburnonhighfollowedbyasecondburn
upto12hourstofullydriveoffanyodorfrompaintandlubri-
cantsusedinthemanufacturingprocess.Condensationof
theglassisnormal
Issue Solution
Condensationontheglass
Thisisaresultofgascombustionandtemperaturevariations.Asthereplacewarms,thiscondensationwill
disappear.
Blueames
Thisisaresultofnormaloperationandtheameswillbegintoyellowasthereplaceisallowedtoburnfor20
to40minutes.
Odorfromreplace
Whenrstoperated,thisreplacemayreleaseanodorfortherstseveralhours.Thisiscausedbythecuringof
thepaintandtheburningoffofanyoilsremainingfrommanufacturing.
Metallicnoise
Noiseiscausedbymetalexpandingandcontractingasitheatsupandcoolsdown,similartothesound
producedbyafurnaceorheatingduct.Thisnoisedoesnotaffecttheoperationorlongevityofthereplace.

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Althoughthefrequencyofreplaceservicingandmaintenancewilldependonuseandthetypeofinstallation,aqualied
servicetechnicianshouldperformanreplacecheck-upannually.
Debrisfromanyoutsidesourceand/orsootmustberemovedfromthereplace.Allowlogstocool,removeifnecessary,
vacuumandreplaceinaccordancewithinstructionsonpages13-16.Itisimperativethatcontrolcompartments,burners,
andcirculatingairpassagewaysoftheappliancebekeptclean.
Annual inspection by qualified technician
recommended.
Check:
• Conditionofdoors,surroundsandfronts.
• Conditionofglass,glassassembly.
• Obstructionsofcombustionandventilation
air.
• Conditionoflogs.
• Conditionofrebox.
• Burnerignitionandoperation.
• Burnerairshutteradjustment.
• Gasconnectionsandttings.
Clean:
• Glass.
• Air passageways, grilles, control
compartment.
• Burner,burnerports.
Risk of:
• Fire
• Delayedignitionorexplosion
• Exposuretocombustionfumes
• Odors
WARNING
Handleglassassemblywithcare.
Note: Clean glass after initial 3-4 hours
operation. Longer operation without
cleaning glass may cause a permanent
white lm on glass.
When cleaning glass door:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
doors.
• DoNOTuseabrasivecleaners.
• Useahardwaterdepositglasscleaneron
whitelm.
• DoNOTcleanglasswhenitishot.
• Turnoffreplaceafter3-4hoursofoperation
andALLOWTOCOOL.
• Removeandcleanglassassembly.
• Replace glass assembly and operate
replaceforanadditional12hours.
Refertomaintenanceinstructions.
CAUTION
10 Maintaining and Servicing the Fireplace
Risk of injury or property damage
Before servicing:
• Turnoffgas.
• Disableremotecontrol.
• Ensurereplaceiscompletelycooled.
• Removedoorlockscrew.
After Servicing:
• Replacedoorlockscrew.
WARNING