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SAFETY INFORMATION

 Early signs of carbon mon ox ide 

poisoning re sem ble the fl u, with head aches, dizziness, or nau sea. 
If you have these signs, the log set may not be working properly. 
Get fresh air at once! Have log set serviced. Some people are more 
affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include preg nant 
wom en, peo ple with heart or lung disease or ane mia, those under 
the in fl u ence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.

 Natural & LP gas are odorless. An odor-mak-

ing agent is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. 
However, the odor added to the gas 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 log set.

WARNING ICON

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION

1.     This appliance, as supplied, is only for use with the type of gas 

indicated on the rating plate. 

2.    If you smell gas

•   shut off gas supply

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION..............................................................2

LOCAL CODES ............................................................................3

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION.......................................................3

UNPACKING.................................................................................4

PRODUCT FEATURE ..................................................................4

INSTALLATION ............................................................................7

OPERATING AP PLI ANCE..........................................................11

INSPECTING BURNERS  ..........................................................13

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .............................................13

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................14

REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................18

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST .........20

ACCESSORIES..........................................................................22

OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM............................................23

WARRANTY INFORMATION ...................................... Back Cover

•   do not try to light any appliance
•   do not touch any elec tri cal switch; do not use any phone in 

your build ing

•   immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. 

Follow the gas supplier’s instructions

•   if you cannot reach your gas sup plier, call the fi re  de part ment

3.    Never install the log set

•   in a recreational vehicle
•   where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other fl ammable ob-

 jects are less than 42 inches from the front, top, or sides of 
the log set

•   in high traffi c areas
•   in windy or drafty areas

4.     Before installing in a solid fuel burn ing fi replace, the chim ney 

fl ue and fi re box must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ash es and 
loose paint by a qualifi ed chimney cleaner. Creosote will ig nite 
if highly heated.  Inspect chimney fl ue for damage. If dam aged, 
repair fl ue before operating appliance.

5.     You must operate this log set with fi replace doors or screens in 

place and fully closed. Unless provided by other means,  screens 
shall have openings for in tro duc tion of combustion air. 

6.    This log set is designed to be smoke less. If logs ever appear to 

smoke, turn off appliance and call a qual i fi ed  ser vice  per son. 

 During ini tial op er a tion, slight smok ing could oc cur due 

to log curing and the burning of man u fac tur ing  res i dues.  You 
may wish to add more ventilation by opening a win dow.

7.     To reduce the creation of soot, follow the in struc tions in Clean-

 ing  and  Main te nance, page 13.

8.     Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fi replace. Avoid any 

drafts that al ter burner fl ame patterns. Ceiling fans can create 
drafts that alter burner fl ame patterns. Altered burner patterns 
can increase sooting. 

9.    Do not use a blower insert, heat ex chang er insert or other ac-

 ces so ry not approved for use with this log set. 

10.  The installation and provisions for combustion and ventilation air 

must conform with the National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/
NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ven ti la tion.

11.  Do not run log set

•  where fl ammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
•   under dusty conditions