1.0 general informationWhen the appliance is installed at elevations above 4,500ft (1372m), and in the absence of specific recommendationsfrom the local authority having jurisdiction, the certified high altitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4% for eachadditional 1,000ft (305m). Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normaland to be expected. Change in flame appearance from “HI” to “LO” is more evident in natural gas than in propane.It is highly recommended to protect the logs from moisture (i.e. rain, snow). Cover the enclosure opening when notin use.This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is notconvertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is required for the millivolt operating system.The protective wrap on plated parts is best removed when the assembly is at room temperature but this canbe improved if the assembly is warmed, using a hair dryer or similar heat source. The protective wrap must beremoved before operating the appliance.This appliance is a decorative product. It is not a source of heat and not intended to burn solid fuel.Batteries must be disposed of according to the local laws and regulations. Some batteries may berecycled, and may be accepted for disposal at your local recycling center. Check with yourmunicipality for recycling instructions.Les piles doivent être mises au rebut conformément aux lois et à la réglementation locales.Certaines piles peuvent être recyclées et acceptées dans votre centre de recyclage local. Rensei-gnez-vous auprès de votre municipalité au sujet des directives de recyclage.Las baterías deben desecharse de acuerdo con las leyes y regulaciones locales. Algunas bateríaspueden reciclarse, y es posible que su centro de reciclado local las acepte para desecharlas.Consulte en su municipalidad sobre las instrucciones para el reciclado.important:Some components and/or media are packaged separately and must be installed in accordance with theinformation in this manual.This appliance is intended for installation on an outdoor patio or in your yard. It must never be installed inside thewarm air envelope of your structure.It is highly recommended that this appliance be installed in a “sheltered” area. Direct wind will cause an erraticflame and possible pilot or main burner outage.An erratic flame could also lead to excessive carboning (black soot) which is not a safety issue but is visuallyundesirable.Typical installation may include covered patio, screened porch, gazebo or on an outside wall of a house.If installing a propane appliance, the propane cylinder must always be on the exterior of such astructure.Ensure the area has adequate ventilation.1.1 combustion and ventilation airInstaller, please fill out the following information:Customer: ______________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________Date of Installation: ______________________________________________________________Location of Appliance: ______________________________________________________________Installer: ______________________________________________________________Dealer/Distributor Contact Number: ______________________________________________________________Serial #: ______________________________________________________________Model:Natural Gas: Propane:GSS36CFN GSS36CFPENW415-1796 / A / 05.17.185general information