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105442
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP BAY FRONT FIREPLACE
CF26PR
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1. This appliance is only for use with the
typeof gasindicated ontherating plate.
Thisappliance isnot convertible foruse
with other gases.
2. Do notplacepropane/LP supplytank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors.
SAFETY
INFORMATION
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs
ofcarbonmonoxidepoisoningresemblethe
flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If
you have these signs, the fireplace may not
beworkingproperly.Getfreshairatonce!
Have fireplace serviced. Some people are
more affected by carbon monoxide than
others. These include pregnant women,
peoplewithheartorlungdiseaseoranemia,
those under the influence of alcohol, and
those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP Gas: Propane/LP gas is odor-
less. An odor-making agent is added to pro-
pane/LP gas. The odor helps you detect a
propane/LPgasleak.However,theodoradded
to propane/LP gas can fade. Propane/LP gas
may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings.Keepthismanualforreference.It
isyourguidetosafeandproperoperationof
this fireplace.
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
beforetryingtoassemble,operate,
or service this fireplace. Improper
use of this fireplace can cause se-
rious injury or death from burns,
fire,explosion,electricalshock,and
carbon monoxide poisoning.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical 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
• ifyou cannotreach yourgas supplier,
call the fire department
4. This fireplace shall not be installed in
a bedroom or bathroom.
5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-
burning fireplace. Use only the logs
provided with the fireplace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments
suchas pine cones, vermiculite, or rock
wool. Using these added items can
cause sooting. Do not add lava rock
aroundbase. Rockand debriscould fall
into the control area of fireplace.
7. This fireplace is designed to be smoke-
less. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn
off fireplace and call a qualified ser-
vice person.
Note:
During initial op-
eration,slight smokingcould occurdue
to log curing and fireplace burning
manufacturing residues.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow
the instructions in Cleaning and Main-
tenance, page 19.
9. Before usingfurniture polish,wax, car-
pet cleaner, or similar products, turn
heater off. If heated, the vapors from
theseproducts may create a white pow-
der residue within burner box or on
adjacent walls or furniture.
10. This fireplace needs fresh air ventila-
tion to run properly. This fireplace has
an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS)
safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts
down the fireplace if not enough fresh
air is available. See Air for Combus-
tion and Ventilation, pages 4 through
6. If fireplace keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, pages 20 through 22.
11. Do not run fireplace
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food
or to burn paper or other solid fuels.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
WARNING:Anychangetothis
heater or its controls can be
dangerous.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
toblowdirectlyintothefireplace.
Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger in-
sert, or other accessory not ap-
proved for use with this heater.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
oftrafficand away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objectsinthefireplaceoronlogs.
Fireplace front and screen be-
come very hot when running
heater. Keep children and adults
away from hot surface to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fire-
place will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surface to
cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with fireplace. When using the
hand-held remote accessory,
keep selector switch in the OFF
positiontopreventchildrenfrom
turning on burners with remote.
You must operate this fireplace
with a fireplace screen in place.
Make sure fireplace screen is
closed before running heater.
Keeptheapplianceareaclearand
free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.