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55175G 3
SAFETy INFORMATION
WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals knownto the State
of California to cause cancer or
birthdefectsorotherreproduc-
tiveharm.
IMPORTANT:Readthisowner’s
manualcarefullyandcompletely
beforetryingtoassemble,op-
erateor servicethisreplace.
Improper useof this replace
cancauseseriousinjuryordeath
from burns, re, explosions,
electrical shock and carbon
monoxidepoisoning.
DANGER:Carbonmonoxide
poisoningmayleadtodeath!
This replace is a vented product. This replace
will not produce any gas leakage into your home if
properly installed. This replace must be properly
installed by a qualied service person. If this unit is
not properly installed by a qualied service person,
gas leakage can occur.
CarbonMonoxidePoisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u, with
headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these
signs, the replace may not have been installed
properly. Get fresh air at once! Have replace
inspected and serviced by a qualified service
person. Some people are more affected by carbon
monoxide than others. These include pregnant
women, people with heart or lung disease or
anemia, those under the inuence of alcohol and
those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless.
An odor-making agent is added to each of these
gases. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. How-
ever, the odor added to these gases can fade. Gas
may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings.
Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to
safe and proper operation of this replace.
WARNING: Any change to
thisreplaceoritscontrolscan
bedangerous.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap-
pliance is not convertible for use with other
gases.
2. For propane/LP replace, do not place propane/
LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate
propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent
performance problems, do not use propane/LP
fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions
• if you cannot reach you gas supplier, call the
re department.
4. Never install the replace
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other
ammable objects are less than 42" from
the front, top or sides of the replace
• in high trafc areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. This replace reaches high temperatures. Keep
children and adults away from hot surfaces to
avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will
remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow
surfaces to cool before touching.
6. Carefully supervise young children when they
are in the room with replace.
7. A hearth extension is not required with this
appliance. If one is installed, it is for aesthetic
purposes only and does not have to meet the
standard requirements.
8. Turn replace off and let cool before servicing
or repairing. Only a qualied service person
should install, service or repair this replace.
Have replace inspected annually by a quali-
ed service person.
9. You must keep control compartments, burn-
ers and circulating air passages clean. More
frequent cleaning may be needed due to ex-
cessive lint and dust from carpeting, bedding
material, etc. Turn off the gas valve and pilot
light before cleaning replace.
10. Have venting system inspected annually by a
qualied service person. If needed, have vent-
ing system cleaned or repaired. See Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 15.