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DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED
Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly.
• If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting,
tile or other combustible material other than wood
flooring the appliance shall 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.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
• Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and
proper operation.
• This appliance must not share or be connected
to a flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning
appliance.
• Keep the area around your appliance clear of
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapor and liquids.
• Under no circumstances should any solid fuels
(wood, coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this
appliance.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not
be obstructed in any way.
• Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
• The glass front or any part removed for servicing the
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance. Work should be done by a qualified service
person.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Vent cap is hot while fireplace is in operation.
• 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 materials, etc. It
is imperative that control compartments, burners and
circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept
clean.
• DO NOT put anything around the fireplace that will
obstruct the flow of ventilation air.
• Clearance in accordance with local installation codes
and the requirements of the gas supplier.
• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible material, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• DO examine venting system periodically and replace
damaged parts.
• DO make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners.
Clean and replace damaged parts.
• CAUTION: The glass used in your fireplace is tempered
glass. If the glass is cracked or damaged in any way,
it should be replaced only with a complete glass frame
assembly from Empire. See parts list on Page
40 for
ordering.
• DO NOT use this fireplace if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been under
water.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
