FMI VENT FREE UNIVERSAL MASONRY FIREBOX MM39/44/49VF - Manual (Page 6)

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Safety Information
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or
nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not be
working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have the fireplace
serviced.
Note: Some people are affected more than others by carbon
monoxide. These may include pregnant women, people with
heart or lung disease, are anemic, anyone under the influence
of alcohol, and those at high altitude.
IMPORTANT: Read this owners manual carefully
and completely before trying to assemble, operate,
or service this fireplace. Improper use of this
fireplace can cause serious injury or death from
burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
General Safety Concerns
1. 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 your gas supplier, call the fire •
department.
2. This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or
bathroom.
3. Never install the fireplace
In a recreational vehicle. •
Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable •
objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or
sides of the fireplace.
In high traffic areas. •
In windy or drafty areas. •
4. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning fireplace.
5. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones,
vermiculite, or rock wool. Using these added items can
cause soot build-up.
6. This fireplace is designed to be smokeless. If logs appear
to smoke, turn off fireplace and call a qualified service
person.
7. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do not
allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Do not place
a blower inside burn area of the firebox. Ceiling fans may
create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Soot build-up
and improper burning will occur. Soot build-up can settle on
household surfaces outside the fireplace.
8. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly.
The Vent free decorative gas log set must have an
oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pilot light safety system.
The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh
air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,
page 8. If the fireplace keeps shutting off, see appliance
manufacturers’ troubleshooting instructions.
9. Do not run fireplace
Where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored. •
Under dusty conditions. •
10. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or
other objects.
11. Never place any objects in the fireplace or on logs.
12. Fireplace screens must be provided and are to be closed
before operating the decorative room heater. If doors are
installed, they must be open during operation. Fireplace
front and screen become very hot when running fireplace.
Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. The fireplace will remain hot
for a time after shut down. Allow surfaces to cool before
touching.
13. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the
room with the fireplace.
14. Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or
under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the fireplace and to replace any part of the control
system and gas control which has been under water.
15. Do not operate the fireplace if any log is broken. Do not
operate the fireplace if a log is chipped (dime-sized or
larger). Verify proper log placement prior to operating
appliance.
16. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing. Only a
qualified service person should service and repair the
fireplace.
17. Operating the fireplace above elevations of 4,500 feet
may cause pilot outage.
DO NOT USE OR STORE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR GASES IN OR NEAR THE
FIREPLACE!
ATTENTION: A fire or an explosion could occur causing property
damage, injury or loss of life if you do not follow the information
in this manual!
NOTE: THIS MANUAL MUST BE REPRODUCED ONLY IN
ITS ENTIRETY.
Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative
type unvented room heater for the minimum firebox size
requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN THIS
FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR THE
INSTALLATION.
When choosing a location for your fireplace, avoid locations
that are subject to too much draft or locations where you may
encounter obstructions that may be in the way of the fireplace
once installed. Always check local codes and familiarize yourself
with the surrounding construction.
DANGER :
Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to
death!