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Fireplace Safety Information and Warnings
It is important to SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS and to read the following instructions carefully. Failure to follow
them could result in a fire or explosion causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING –FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
The product must be installed and operated according to
all codes and local regulations.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Installation
shall conform with local codes or in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the IFGC or CSA B149.1. All piping and
tubing must comply with local codes and ordinances.
Do NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this control or other
appliances.
WARNING –IF YOU SMELL GAS
If you smell gas, take the following action immediately:
Do not operate any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch.
Do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately evacuate the area and contact the gas
supplier. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach the gas supplier, call the fire
department.
WARNING –ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
This control must be electrically wired and operated in
accordance with all codes and local regulations. Service
and installation must be performed by a trained,
experienced service technician.
Do NOT use the control if you suspect it may be damaged.
Do NOT use this control or any gas appliance if any part
has been under water or in contact with water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to replace
the control system and any gas control that has been
under water or in contact with water.
WARNING –FIREPLACE TEMPERATURE
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young
children and others may be susceptible to accidental
contact burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there
are at-risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to a
fireplace or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep
toddlers, young children and other at-risk individuals out
of the room and away from hot surfaces.
WARNING –FLAMMABLE OBJECTS
Do not place flammable objects or materials with 3 feet of
the appliance. Pay special attention to furnishings and
ornaments around the fireplace.
WARNING –FIREPLACE BARRIER
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from hot
viewing glass is provided with this appliance.
Never use the fireplace with the glass or safety barrier
removed.
If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be
replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier for this
appliance. Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed
for servicing the appliance must be replaced prior to
operating.
WARNING –GLASS HANDLING
Do NOT open the glass. The glass must be removed ONLY
by an authorized and/or qualified installer.
If removing the glass becomes necessary, please contact
your Lyric dealer.
WARNING –PILOT FLAME
If the pilot flame goes out for any reason, wait for 5
minutes before attempting to relight it.
WARNING –IF YOU SMELL GAS
If you smell gas, take the following action immediately:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch.
Do not use any phone in your building.
Call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone and follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
WARNING –ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
It is essential that the fireplace, vent and complete venting
are cleaned and inspected annually by a Lyric dealer.
