Monessen Hearth 36CDVXTRN User Manual

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This gas appliance should be installed by a qualified installer, 
preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified, in accordance with 
local building codes and with current CSA-B149.1 Installation 
codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment. For USA 
Installations follow local codes and/or the current National Fuel 
Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PLEASE NOTE 
THE FOLLOWING:
1.  This fireplace gives off high temperatures and should be 

located out of high traffic areas and away from furniture 
and draperies.

2.   Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of 

high surface temperatures of this fireplace and should stay 
away to avoid burns or ignition of clothing.

3.   CAUTION: Due to high glass surface temperature chil-

Remove any plastic from trim parts before turning the 
fireplace ON.
It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give off 
some expansion and/or contraction noises during the 
start up or cool down cycle. Similar noises are found 
with your furnace heat exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for your gas fireplace to give off some 
odor the first time it is burned. This is due to the curing of 
the paint and any undetected oil from the manufacturing 
process. 
Please  ensure  that  your  room  is  well  ventilated  - 
open all windows.
It is recommended that you burn your  fireplace for at 
least ten (10) hours the first time you use it. If the optional 
fan kit has been installed, place the fan switch in the 
“OFF” position during this time.

Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood-
burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of 
combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to 
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects 
and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

13.  This fireplace must not be connected to a chimney flue 

serving a separate solid fuel burning fireplace.

14.  When the fireplace is not in use it is recommended that the 

gas valve be left in the OFF position.

15.  These units have been approved for bedroom use.

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4.   Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modified. 

Parts removed for servicing should be replaced prior to 
operating this fireplace again.

5.  Installation and any repairs to this fireplace must be 

performed by a qualified installer, service agency or gas 
supplier. A professional service person should be contacted 
to inspect this fireplace annually. Make it a practice to have 
all of your gas fireplaces checked annually. More frequent 
cleaning may be required due to excess lint and dust from 
carpeting, bedding material, etc.

6.  Control compartments, burners and air passages in this 

fireplace should be kept clean and free of dust and lint. 
Make sure the gas valve and pilot light are turned off before 
you attempt to clean this fireplace.

7.  The venting system (chimney) of this fireplace should be 

checked at least once a year and if needed your venting 
system should be cleaned.

8.  Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible 

materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids. 
This fireplace should not be used as a drying rack for cloth-
ing, nor should Christmas stockings or decorations be hung 
on or around the fireplace.

9.  Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood, coal, 

paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this fireplace.

10.  The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be 

obstructed in any way.

11.  When fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile 

or any combustible material other than wood, the fireplace 
must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the 
full width and depth of the fireplace.

12.  This fireplace requires adequate ventilation and 

combustion air to operate properly.