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Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
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3. Installershouldshowowner howtostartandoperatethe
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withallcombustionairbeingsiphonedfromtheoutsideofthe
building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside of the
building.Theinformationcontainedinthismanualpertainsto
all models and gas control systems unless otherwise noted.
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WARNING
This unit is not for use with solid fuels.
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NationalStandard/CSAStandardANSIZ21.88/CSA2.33and
byUnderwriters Laboratories as aDirectVent GasFireplace
Heaterand shall be installedaccordingtothese instructions.
Consult your local building code agency, prior to installation,
toensurecompliance with local codes-includingpermitsand
inspections.
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in accordance with local codes or, in absence of local codes,
with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian
Electric code, CSA C22.1, if an external electrical source is
utilized.
These models may be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting
room in the U.S.A. and Canada.
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Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization
equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of
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orcompanywhicheitherinpersonorthrougharepresentative
is engaged in and is responsible for (a) the installation or
replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation,
repair or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in such
work,familiarwithallprecautionsrequiredandhascomplied
with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made
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of Massachusetts.
WARNING
ANY CHANGE TO THIS FIREPLACE OR ITS
CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS.
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carbon monoxide poisoning.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code
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Code, or CSA B149.1 in Canada. *Available from the American
National Standards Institute, Inc. 11 West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036.
Anyalteration oftheoriginal design,installedother than
as shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas
not shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the
person and company making the change.
Important
Allcorrespondenceshould refer to completeModelNumber,
Serial Number and type of gas.
High Altitude
When installing this unit at an elevation above 2000 feet (in
theUnited States) itmaybe necessary todecrease the input
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size. Generally, input should be reduced 4 percent for each
1000 feet above sea level. However, if the heating value of
the gas has been reduced, this general rule may not apply.
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Canadian High Altitude
Altitude: 0-4500 feet (0-1370 m)
When installing this unit at an elevation above 4500 feet (in
Canada), check with Empire Comfort Systems.
Consult your Empire Comfort Systems for assistance in
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and safe when installed in accordance with this Installation
Manual.Reporttoyourdealeranypartsdamagedinshipment,
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damaged,incomplete,orsubstituteparts.Readallinstructions
before starting installation and follow these instructions
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safety.Failuretofollowthemwillvoidyourwarrantyandmay
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The warranty will be voided by, and the warranter disclaims
any responsibility for the following actions:
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component.
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• Installation other than as instructed by Empire Comfort
Systems Inc.
• Improperpositioningofthelogs,glassdoorordecorative
rock.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not
manufactured or approved by manufacturer.
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