Empire OP36FB2MF-4 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual - Page 4
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FOR THE INSTALLER
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Leave instruction manual with the homeowner
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This firebox complies with ANSI Z21.91 for outdoor use with
Z21.97 burners, 50,000 BTU MAX.
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Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service
person. This firebox should be inspected before use and at
least annually by a qualified service person.
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During manufacture, this firebox is treated with oils, films
and bonding agents. These are not harmful but may produce
smoke and odor as they burn off during initial operation. This
is normal.
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Any modification to this firebox or to controls can be dangerous.
Improper installation or use of the firebox can cause serious
injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide
poisoning.
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The firebox hood must not be modified.
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Use Non-Combustible Materials where indicated for the
firebox installation. Non-combustible materials do not ignite.
These include metal, brick, ceramic, concrete, slate, glass,
and plaster. Adhesives must be rated for high temperatures
(300°F +). Any mechanical fasteners used to install material
must also be non-combustible, including wall anchors and tile
spacers. Materials that pass the ASTM E 136 test (Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube
Furnace at 750C) are considered non-combustible.
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When the firebox is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
combustible material, other than wood flooring, the firebox must
be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the enclosure.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
FOR THE HOMEOWNER
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Alert children and adults to the hazards of high surface
temperatures. Keep children and other at-risk individuals
away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
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Carefully supervise young children when they are in the same
area as the firebox.
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Do not hang or place clothing or other flammable materials on
or near the firebox.
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Do not allow Combustible Materials adjacent to or in contact
with face of the firebox. Combustible materials include wood,
or other materials that will burn even when treated with fire-
retardant chemicals.
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Keep firebox area clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
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Do not allow fans to blow directly into or at the firebox.
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Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.
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Do not operate this firebox with glass doors or weather door
in the closed position. A firebox screen must be in place when
the burner is being used.
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Do not use this firebox if any part has been underwater.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
firebox and to replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
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