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INS _VP-48TP_Rev E
1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
This replace has been tested to and complies with ANSI Z21.50a-2014·CSA 2.33a-2014
“VENTED GAS FIREPLACE” by Underwriters Laboratories, Northbrook, IL.
Installation must conform with local building codes or in the absence of local building codes,
with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54 - Current Edition, or
the Natural or Propane Installation Code, CSAB149.1
• Installation and repair should be done only by a qualied service person. The appliance should be inspected by a
qualied service person before use. Annual inspection by a qualied service person is required to maintain warranty. More
frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulation air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
• If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood ooring, the appliance
shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young children
and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there are at risk individuals
in the house. To restrict access to a replace or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and
other at risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
• Clothing or other ammable material should not be place on or near the appliance.
• Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operation must be maintained.
• This appliance must not share or be connected to a chimney ue serving any other appliance.
• Keep area around the appliance clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other ammable vapor and liquids.
• The ow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.
• Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of trac and away from furniture and draperies.
• The glass front or any part removed for servicing the appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance. Work
should be done by a qualied service technician.
• Clean glass only when cool and only with non-abrasive cleansers.
• Do not operate this appliance with the glass/frame assembly removed, cracked or broken. The glass assembly, part #
STL-011-044 shall only be replaced as a complete unit, as supplied by Stellar Hearth Products. Replacement of the glass
assembly must only be performed by a licensed or qualied service person. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS.
• Do not strike or slam glass assembly.
• A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall be installed
for the protection of children and other at-risk individuals.
• If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be replaced only with the manufacturer's barrier for this appliance.
• Any barrier removed for servicing the appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
• Under no circumstances should any solid fuel (wood, coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appliance.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Do not use this replace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect this
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.