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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Read and follow these safety precautions prior to operating
this appliance. Failure to follow these precautions may result in
death, injury, or property damage.
Safety Precautions
Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate
the appliance to ensure it is venting properly.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH-
OUT GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED.
CAUTION
If the glass used in your fireplace is cracked or damaged in
any way, it should be replaced only with a complete glass
frame assembly from Empire. See parts list on Pages
30
to 31
for ordering.
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be lo
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cated out of traffic and away from furniture and draper
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ies.
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If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or
other combustible material other than wood flooring the
appliance must be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
The base referred to above does not mean the fireproof
base as used on wood stoves. The protection is for rugs
that are extremely thick and light colored tile.
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazrds of
high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Alert people – and especially
children – to the hazards of high surface temperatures.
This heater may become hot enough to burn skin and
ignite clothing after prolonged contact. To prevent injury,
caution people to stay clear and avoid touching the heater.
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Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young
children, and others may be susceptible to accidental
contract burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there
are at-risk individuals in the house. To restrictr access to
a fireplace or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to
keep toddlers, young children, and other at-risk individuals
out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
Definitions
:
DANGER
: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
: Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
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Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible material, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
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This appliance must not share or be connected to a flue
serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
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The vent cap, located on the outside of your home, will
become very hot. Alert everyone, adults and children,
to stay clear and avoid touching the vent cap. Keep the
area around the vent cap clear of combustibles, includ
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ing shrubs and trees.
• Under no circumstances
should any solid fuels (wood,
coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appliance.
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This appliance requires an unimpeded flow of air to cir
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culate warm air. Do not place objects on or around the
appliance that may restrict air flow to or from the appli
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ance.
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be lo
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cated out of traffic and away from furniture and draper
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ies.
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Keep the area around the heater free of combustible
materials – including drapery, upholstered furniture, pa
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per, boxes, and clothing.
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The glass front or any part removed for servicing the
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the ap
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pliance. Work should be done by a qualified service
person.
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Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed to service
an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
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If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be
replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier for this appli
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ance.
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Only trim kit(s) supplied by the manufacturer shall be
used in the installation of this appliance.
