FMI PFS P324E - Manual (Page 3)

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sAFety
WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, op-
erate or service this fireplace.
Improper use of this fireplace
can cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosions,
electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
This fireplace is a vented product. This fireplace
will not produce any gas leakage into your home
if properly installed. This fireplace must be
properly installed by a qualified service person.
If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified
service person, gas leakage can occur.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu,
with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you
have these signs, the fireplace may not have
been installed properly. Get fresh air at once!
Have fireplace inspected and serviced by a
qualified service person. Some people are more
affected by carbon monoxide than others. These
include pregnant women, people with heart or
lung disease or anemia, those under the influ-
ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both
odorless. An odor-making agent is added
to each of these gases. The odor helps you
detect a gas leak. However, the odor added
to these gases 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 fireplace.
WARNING: Any change to
this fireplace or its controls can
be dangerous.
1. This appliance is only for use with the
type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for use
with other gases unless a certified kit is
used.
2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place
propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any
structure. Locate propane/LP supply
tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance
problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank
of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier's instructions
• if you cannot reach you gas supplier, call
the fire department.
4. Never install the fireplace
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or
other flammable objects are less than
36" from the front and 42" from the top
top of the fireplace. For side clearances
see Figure 6, page 7
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures.
Keep children and adults away from hot
surfaces to avoid burns or clothing igni-
tion. Fireplace will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool
before touching.
6. Carefully supervise young children when
they are in the room with fireplace.
7. A hearth extension is not required with this
appliance. If one is installed, it is for aes-
thetic purposes only and does not have
to meet the standard requirements.
8. Turn fireplace off and let cool before ser-
vicing or repairing. Only a qualified service
person should install, service or repair
this fireplace. Have fireplace inspected
annually by a qualified service person.
9. You must keep control compartments,
burners and circulating air passages
clean. More frequent cleaning may be
needed due to excessive lint and dust
from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before
cleaning fireplace.
10. Have venting system inspected annually by
a qualified service person. If needed, have
venting system cleaned or repaired. See
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20.