3W415-0297 / L / 10.23.081.0 INTrOduCTION• ANY CHANGES TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED.• Under no circumstances should this heater be modified.• Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and operatingthe heater. Never obstruct the front opening of the heater.• If the heater shuts off, do not re-light until you provide fresh air. If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced. Keepburner and control compartment clean.• Do not burn wood or other materials in this heater.• Adults and especially children should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away toavoid burns or clothing ignition. Supervise young children when they are in the same room as the heater.• Due to high temperatures, the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.• Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measure to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot surfaces.• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the heater.• Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect children from hotsurfaces. These screens and guards must be fastened to the floor.• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the heater.• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the heater are keptclean. The heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequentcleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. The heater area must be keptclear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.• Furniture or other objects must be kept a minimum of 4 feet away from the front of the heater.• Do not use this heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect theheater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.• Do not allow fans to blow directly into the heater. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.• Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.• Carbon or soot should not occur in a vent free appliance as it can distribute into the living area of your home. If younotice any signs of carbon or soot, immediately turn off your fireplace and arrange to have it serviced by a qualifiedtechnician before operating it again.! WARNINGTP - vF WARNiNG