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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
13.
Correct installation of t e fire media, proper location of t e eater, and annual cleaning are
necessary to avoid potential problems wit sooting. Sooting, resulting from improper
installation or operation, can settle on surfaces outside t e fireplace. See media placement
instructions for proper installation.
14.
WARNING: Avoid any drafts t at alter burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly
into fireplace. Do not place a blower inside burn area of firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts
t at alter burner flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will occur.
15.
Caution: Candles, incense, oil lamps, etc. produce combustion by-products including soot. Vent
Free eaters will not filter or clean soot produced by t ese types of products. In addition, t e
smoke and/or aromatics (scents) may be reburned in t e vent free eater w ic can produce
odors. It is recommended to minimize t e use of candles, incense, etc. w ile t e vent free eater
is in operation.
16.
Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and ot er flammable
vapors and
liquids.
17.
T is appliance is intended for supplemental eating.
18.
Unvented gas eaters emit moisture into t e living area. In most omes of average
construction, t is does not pose a problem. In ouses of extremely tig t construction,
additional mec anical
ventilation is recommended.
19.
During manufacturing, fabricating and s ipping, various components of t is eater are treated
wit
certain oils, films or bonding agents. T ese c emicals are not armful but may produce
annoying
smoke and smells as t ey are burned off during t e initial operation of t e eater;
possibly causing eadac es or eye or lung irritation. T is is a normal and temporary
occurrence. T e initial break-in
operation s ould last four to six ours wit t e burner at t e
ig est setting. Provide maximum
ventilation by opening windows or doors to allow odors to
dissipate. T e amount of time required for t e initial break-in is dependent on a number of
variables determined by your specific installation including but not limited to surfaces and
surface finis es adjacent to t e fireplace w ic may off gas for some period of time. Any odors
remaining after t is
initial break-in period will be slig t and will disappear wit continued use.
20.
Input ratings are s own in BTU per our and are for elevations up to 2,000 feet. If your
installation
is at an elevation greater t an t ese, consult wit t e local aut ority aving
jurisdiction for gas
product installations to determine t eir specific requirements for ig
altitude installations.
21.
T e eater must be isolated from t e gas supply piping system by closing its equipment s utoff
valve during any pressure testing of t e gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less
t an
1/2
psi (3.5 kPa).
22.
Do not use t is room eater if any part as been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service tec nician to inspect t e eater and to replace any part of t e control system and any
gas control
w ic as been under water.
23.
Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace w ere an unvented eater is installed.
24.
WARNING: Any c ange to t is eater or its controls can be dangerous.
