6W415-0807 / 06.25.094.3THIS GAS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER toconform with local codes. Installation practices vary from region to region and it is important to know thespecifics that apply to your area, for example in Massachusetts State:• The appliance damper must be removed or welded in the open position prior to installation of a applianceinsert or gas log.• The appliance off valve must be a “T” handle gas cock.• The flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.• A Carbon Monoxide detector is required in all rooms containing gas fired appliances.• The appliance is not approved for installation in a bedroom or bathroom unless the unit is a direct ventsealed combustion product.The installation must conform with local codes or, inabsence of local codes, the National Gas and PropaneInstallation Code CSA B149.1 in Canada, or theNational Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 in theUnited States. Suitable for mobile home installation ifinstalled in accordance with the current standard CAN/CSA Z240MH Series, for gas equipped mobile homes,in Canada or ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54 in the UnitedStates.When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or other combustible material other than woodflooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth.We suggest that our gashearth products be installedand serviced by professionalswho are certified in the U.S.by the National ApplianceInstitute® (NFI) as NFI GasSpecialistswww.nficertified.org1.4 GENERAL INFORMATIONFOR YOUR SATISFACTION, THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN TEST-FIRED TO ASSURE ITS OPERATIONAND QUALITY!MAXIMUM INPUT: Is 40,000 BTU/hr for natural gas and propane. When the appliance is installed at elevationsabove 2,000ft, and in the absence of specific recommendations from the local authority having jurisdiction, thecertified high altitude input rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4% for each additional 1,000ft.NOTE: It is highly recommended to protect the logs from moisture (rain, snow). Cover the firebox whennot in use. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli-ance is not convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.MINIMUM INLET: Gas supply pressure is 4.5“ water column for natural gas and 11“ water column for propane.MAXIMUM INLET: Gas pressure is 7“ water column for natural gas and 13“ water column for propane. Mani-fold pressure under flow conditions is 3.5“ water column for natural gas and 10“ water column for propane.No external electricity (110 volts or 24 volts) is required for the gas system operation.Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and are to be expected.