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Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied
with the fireplace.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate the
fireplace.
This direct vent gas fireplace heater is designed to operate with
all combustion air being siphoned from the outside of the building
and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside of the building. The
information contained in this manual pertains to all models and gas
control systems unless otherwise noted.
WARNING
This unit is not for use with solid fuels
Appliance Certification
This fireplace is design certified in accordance with American
National Standard/CSA Standard ANSI Z.21-88/CSA 2.33 and by
Underwriters Laboratories as a Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater
and shall be installed according to these instructions.
Consult your local building code agency, prior to installation, to ensure
compliance with local codes-including permits and inspections.
The fireplace insert, when installed, must be electrically grounded 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.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment
or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be
performed only by a qualified agency. The term “qualified agency”
means any individual, firm, corporation or company which either in
person or through a representative 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, familiar with all precautions required and has complied
with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by
a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
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* Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, or CSA B149.1 in
Canada. *Available from the American National Standards Institute,
Inc. 11 West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036.
WARNING
ANY CHANGE TO THIS FIREpLACE OR ITS CONTROLS
CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Improper installation or use of the fireplace can cause
serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosions, or
carbon monoxide poisoning
Any alteration of the original design, installed other 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
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial
Number and type of gas.
High Altitude
When installing this unit at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the
United States) it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by
changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller 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. Check with local gas utility for proper
orifice size identification.
Canadian High Altitude
Altitude: 0-4500 feet (0-1370 m)
When installing this unit at an elevation above 4500 feet (in Canada),
check with local authorities.
Consult your local gas utility for assistance in determining the proper
orifice for location.
preparation
This direct vent gas fireplace insert and its components are tested
and safe when installed in accordance with this Installation Manual.
Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment, specifically
check glass condition. Do not install unit with damaged, incomplete,
or substitute parts. Read all instructions before starting installation
and follow these instructions carefully during installation to insure
maximum benefit and safety. Failure to follow them will void your
warranty and may present a fire hazard.
The warranty will be voided by, and the warranter disclaims any
responsibility for the following actions:
• Installation of any damaged fireplace insert or vent system
component.
• Modification of the fireplace insert or direct vent system.
• Installation other than as instructed by Empire Comfort Systems,
Inc.
• Improper positioning of the logs or glass door assembly.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not manufactured
or approved by manufacturer.
• This appliance comes standard with a 120 VAC cord assembly
to accommodate control options and the blower accessory. An
outlet box may be installed in a bottom back corner of the existing
solid fuel masonry or factory built fireplace to plug in the cord
assembly, or the supplied power cord may be routed out onto
the hearth to a nearby outlet.
• A 120 VAC circuit fort this product must be protected with
ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection, in compliance with the
applicable electrical codes, when it is installed in locations such
as in bathrooms or near sinks.
• Low voltage and 120 VAC voltage cannot be shared within the
same wall box.
• Once the appliance installation is completed, the installer should
check that control compartment wiring is secured in a manner
as to not interfere with door latches, valve controls, or the louver
assembly.
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