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This gas fireplace should be installed by a qualified installer in
accordance with local building codes and with current CAN /
CGA-B149(.1or.2)InstallationcodesforGasBurningFireplaces
and Equipment and CAN/CSA Z 240 .4 Canada.
FOR U.S.A Installations follow local codes and/or the current
National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PLEASE NOTE
THE FOLLOWING:
1 . This fireplace gives off high temperatures and should
be located out of high traffic areas and away from
furniture and draperies.
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of the high surface temperatures of this fireplace and
should stay away to avoid burns or ignition of cloth-
ing.
3. Childrenshouldbecarefullysupervisedwhentheyare
in the same room as your fireplace.
4. Under no circumstances should this fireplace be
modified.Parts removed for servicing should be re-
placed prior to operating the fireplace again.
5. Installation and any repairs to this fireplace should be
carried out by a qualified service person. A profes-
sional service person should be contacted to inspect
thisfireplaceannually.Makeit apracticetohave allof
yourgas fireplaces checked annually. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excess lint and dust
from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
6. Control compartments, burners and air passages in
this fireplace should be kept clean and free of dust
and lint. Make sure that the gas valve and pilot light
are turned off before you attempt to clean this fire-
place.
7, The venting system(chimney) of this fireplace should
be checked at least once a year and if needed your
venting system should be cleaned.
8. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combus-
tible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapour
and liquids. This fireplace should not be used as a
drying rack for clothing,nor should Christmas stock-
ings or decorations be hung in the area of it.
9. Under no circumstances should any solid fuels
(wood,coal,paper or cardboard etc.)be used in this
fireplace.
10.Theflowofcombustionandventilationairmustnotbe
obstructed in any way.
11.When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting,
vinyltileoranycombustiblematerialotherthanwood,
the fireplace must be installed on a metal or wood
panelextendingthefullwidthanddepthofthefireplace.
12.This fireplace requires adequate ventilation and
combustion air to operate properly.
13.This fireplaces must not be connected to a chimney
flue serving a separate solid fuel burning fireplace.
Adequate clearances as listed below must be
maintained for servicing and proper operation:
Back ............................................. 0"
Side ............................................ 12"
Floor ............................................. 0"
Top ............................................. 36"
Corner .................. 0" to Back Edges
Vent Pipe...................................... 1"
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
Fig. 1
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CAREFULLY
Remove any plastic from trim parts before turning
the fireplace ON.
It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give
off some expansion and/or contraction noises
during the start up or cool down cycle. Similar
noisesare found with your furnace heatexchanger
or car engine.
It is not unusual for your gas fireplace to give off
someodourthefirsttime it is burned. This is due to
the curing of the paint and any undetected oil from
the manufacturing process.
Please ensure that your room is well
ventilated - open all windows.
It is recommended that you burn your fireplace for
a least six (6) hours the first time you use it. If
optional fan kit has been installed, place fan in the
"OFF" position during this time.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LOCATING YOUR GAS FIREPLACE
A) *Flat on wall corner B) *Room divider
C) Island D) Cross corner
E) Flat on wall
* A & B must maintain a 12" (305mm) clearance between the wall
and side glass of fireplace.
Thereisaminimumverticalriserequiredfortheventing
which varies depending on the application. The
maximumhorizontalrunalsohasrestrictions. Become
familiar with the venting instructions starting on page
7, before starting the installation.
