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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
48
to 51 for ordering.
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
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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 hazards 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 restrictor 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.
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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 be-
come 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, including 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 circulate
warm air. Do not place objects on or around the appliance that
may restrict air flow to or from the appliance.
•
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
•
Keep the area around the heater free of combustible materi-
als – including drapery, upholstered furniture, paper, boxes,
and clothing.
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The glass front or any part removed for servicing the appli-
ance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance. Work
should be done by a qualified service person.
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A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot
viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall be in-
stalled for the protection of children and other at-risk individu-
als.
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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 appliance.
•
Only trim kit(s) supplied by the manufacturer shall be used in
the installation of this appliance.
Maintenance Precautions
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Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service
person. The appliance should be inspected before use and
at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control compart-
ments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appli-
ance be kept clean.
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Keep burner and control compartment clean.
•
Examine venting system periodically and replace damaged
parts.
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Make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners. Clean and
replace damaged parts.
Damaged Heater
•
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
•
In the event of a natural disaster (tornado, earthquake, fire,
etc.) have a qualified technician inspect the heater for dam
-
age or potential gas leaks. Repair or replace any damaged
components before operating this heater.
