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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND
WARNIING INFORMATION
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND UNDERSTAND
THESE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR
SAFETY.
TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE FIRE, DO NOT
BLOCK AIR INTAKES OR EXHAUSTS IN
ANY WAY. DO NOT USE NEAR SOFT
SURFACES, LIKE A PILLOW, WHERE
OPENINGS MAY BECOME BLOCKED.
THIS APPLIANCE MAY BECOME HOT
WHEN IN USE. TO AVOID BURNS, DO NOT
LET BARE SKIN TOUCH HOT SURFACES.
KEEP COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, SUCH
AS FURNITURE, PILLOWS, BEDDING,
PAPERS, CLOTHES AND CURTAINS AT
LEAST 3 FEET (1 METER) FROM THE
FRONT OF THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY HEATER WITH
DAMAGED WIRING OR CONNECTORS,
OR AFTER THE APPLIANCE MALFUNC-
TIONS, OR IF IT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR
DAMAGED IN ANY WAY.
ANY REPAIRS TO THIS FIREPLACE
SHOULD BE PERFORMEDBY AQUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
WARNING
If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, an elec-
trical shock or fire may result
causing property damage, per-
sonal injury or loss of life.
IMPORTANT
Before starting your fireplace
installation, read this instal-
lation and operation manual
very carefully to ensure you
understand it completely and in
entirety. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in a pos-
sible electric shock, fire hazard
and/or injury or property damage
and will void the warranty.
CAUTION
This appliance is mounted on
rubber feet. The purposeofthese
feet is to ensure adequate air
circulationbeneaththefireplace.
Do not remove these feet. Do not
install the fireplace directly onto
a carpet, rug, furniture or similar
surfaces, which could hinder or
block the airflow.
CAUTION
Extreme caution is necessary
when any heater is used by or
near children or invalids and
whenever the heater is left oper-
ating and unattended.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
THIS FIREPLACE BE MODIFIED. PARTS
HAVING TO BE REMOVED FOR SERVICING
MUST BE REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERAT-
ING THE FIREPLACE AGAIN.
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE OUT-
DOORS. DO NOT EXPOSE FIREPLACE TO
THE ELEMENTS (SUCH AS RAIN, ETC.).
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR
USE IN BATHROOMS, LAUNDRY AREAS
OR SIMILAR INDOOR LOCATIONS.
NEVER LOCATE THIS APPLIANCE WHERE
IT COULD FALL INTO A BATHTUB OR
OTHER WATER CONTAINER.
DO NOT RUN ELECTRICAL WIRING OR
POWER CORD UNDER CARPETING. OR
COVER WITH THROW RUGS, RUNNERS
OR SIMILAR MATERIALS.
FOR 120 VAC POWER CORD AVOID THE
USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD BECAUSE
THE EXTENSION CORD MAY OVERHEAT
AND CAUSE A RISK OF FIRE. HOWEVER,
IF YOU HAVE TO USE AN EXTENSION
CORD, THE CORD SHALL BE NO. 14
AWG MINIMUM SIZE AND RATED NOT
LESS THAN 1800 WATTS, 15 AMPS. THE
EXTENSION CORD MUST BE A THREE
CONDUCTOR SHEATH CABLE WITH
GROUNDING TYPE PLUG AND CORD
CONNECTION.
THIS APPLIANCE HAS HOT AND ARCING
OR SPARKING PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT
USE IT IN AREAS WHERE GASOLINE,
PAINT OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ARE
USED OR STORED.
THIS FIREPLACE SHOULD NOT BE USED
AS A DRYING RACK FOR CLOTHING, NOR
SHOULD CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS OR
OTHER DECORATIONS BE HUNG NEAR IT.
USE THIS APPLIANCE ONLY AS
DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. ANY
OTHER USE IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY
THE MANUFACTURER AND MAY CAUSE
A FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY
TO PERSONS.
IF APPLIANCE IS TO BE DISCONNECTED,
TURN OFF CONTROLS FIRST.
DO NOT INSERT OR ALLOW FOREIGN
OBJECTS TO ENTER ANY VENTILATION
OR EXHAUST OPENING, AS THIS MAY
CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, OR
DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
To prevent contact with sag-
ging or loose insulation, the
appliance must not be installed
againstvaporbarriersorexposed
insulation. Localized overheat-
ing could occur and a fire could
result. Insulation and a vapor
barrier should be placed a
minimum of 2 inches from the
appliance.
IMPORTANT
Cold climate installation recom-
mendation: when installing this
fireplace againsta non-insulated
exterior wall or chase, it is
mandatory that the outer walls
be insulated to conform to appli-
cable insulation codes.
IMPORTANT
These fireplaces are designed
assupplementalheaters.There-
fore, it is advisable to have an
alternate heat source when
installed in a dwelling.
