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INTRODUCTION
The term qualied agency means any individual, rm, 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.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The installation must be
made by a licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-red supplemental
replaces shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR
30 upon sale of the unit.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, unvented propane
and natural gas-red space heaters shall be prohibited in
bedrooms and bathrooms.
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.
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018.
WARNING
Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s)
clean may result in sooting and property damage.
FOR THE INSTALLER
• Installation and repair should be done by a qualied service
person. The replace should be inspected before use and at
least annually by a qualied service person. More frequent
cleaning might be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air passageways
of the replace be kept clean. Keep burner and control
compartment clean.
• An unvented room replace having an input rating of more
than 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom
• An unvented room fireplace having an input rating of
more than 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
• Use Non-Combustible Materials where indicated for the
replace installation. Non-combustible material do not
ignite or burn as a result of using the replace. These
include metal, brick, ceramic, concrete, slate, glass, and
plaster. Adhesives must be rated for high temperatures. Any
mechanical fasteners used to install material must also be
non-combustible, including wall anchors and tile spacers.
Materials that pass the ASTM E 136 test (Standard Test
Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace
at 750C) are considered non-combustible.
• Install the replace out of household trafc and away from
furniture and draperies. The high temperatures produced by
the replace create an ignition risk.
INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALLER
1. Leave instruction manual with owner after installation.
2. Have owner register online or ll out and mail the Product
Registration Card supplied with the unvented replace.
3. Fill out Homeowner Reference Information on page 8.
4. Show homeowner how to start and operate the replace.
5. Show homeowner basic maintenance.
Consult your local Building Department regarding regulations,
codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an
unvented replace.
This replace may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale,
from the manufacturer.
WELL HEAD GAS INSTALLATIONS
Some natural gas utilities use “well head” gas. This may affect
the Btu output of the unit and promote sooting. Units shall not be
converted to use well head gas.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the
rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
WARNING
Any change to this replace or its controls can be dangerous.
Improper installation or use of the replace can cause
serious injury or death from re, burns, explosion or carbon
monoxide poisoning.
This replace is intended for supplemental heating.
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. (See page 8)
WARNING
This appliance is equipped for natural or propane gas. Field
conversion is not permitted.
During manufacture, this replace is treated with oils, lms and
bonding agents. These are not harmful but may produce smoke
and odor as they burn off during initial operation. This is normal.
Open window to vent any smoke or odor.
INSTALLATION ON RUGS AND TILE
If this replace is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
combustible material other than wood ooring the replace shall
be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the replace.
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 qualied agency.
