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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54; International Fuel Gas Code. ; Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149.1; or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2, as applicable.
The appliance and appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shutoff
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply system at test pressure equal to or less than 1/2
psi (3.5kPa).
The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and kept at
a safe distance to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are anywhere near the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable material should not be hung from the appliance, or placed on or
near the appliance.
Any screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating
the appliance.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be
inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required as necessary. It is imperative that the control compartments,
burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
Do NOT burn solid fuels in this gas fireplace.
Do NOT ignite the burner before pouring all of the burner media (lava rock or fire ice) into the burner
pan. The media must be evenly distributed over the burner.
During initial firing of firepit, please stay away from the firepit for 20 minutes as fire media (lava rock
or fire ice) may pop and hit someone on the face or eyes.
Do NOT ignite or use the firepit if the burner media (lava rock or fire ice) are wet. Ensure the burner
media are completely dry before igniting as intense heat could cause the media to crack and pop.
It is UNSAFE to use this product for cooking!
CAUTION: The propane gas pressure regulator provided with this appliance must be used. This
regulator is set for an outlet pressure of 11 inches water column.
This outdoor gas appliance is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.
Before each use of this gas appliance, open the LP (Liquid Propane) Tank Drawer and inspect the LP
Hose. If there is evidence of excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior
to the gas appliance being put into operation. Use only the replacement hose assembly specified in
this manual. Inspect the burner before each use of the appliance. The burner must be replaced prior
to the appliance being put into operation if it is evident that the burner is damaged. Use only the
burner listed in these instructions.
Keep the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
