EarthCore 80B36 Installation, operation, maintenance and owner's manual - Safety Instructions
WARNING: This product contains 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, operate or
service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace
can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns,
explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY
LEAD TO DEATH!
This fireplace is a vented product and will not produce
any gas leakage into your home if properly installed by
a qualified service person. If this unit is not properly
installed by a qualified service person, gas leakage may
occur.
Propane (LP) gas and natural gas (NG) are both
colorless and odorless gases. An odor-making agent is
added to each of these gases to help you detect a gas
leak. However, the odor added to these gases can fade
and gas may be present even though no odor exists.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning resemble flu symptoms, including
headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs
the fireplace may not have been installed properly, get
fresh air at once! Have the fireplace inspected and
serviced by a qualified service person or your gas supplier.
Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide
than others. These include pregnant women, people with
heart or lung diseases or anemia, people at high altitude
or under the influence of alcohol. Earthcore Industries
strongly recommends the use of a carbon monoxide
detector/alarm device wherever gas fired appliances are
in use.
All parties either involved in or associated with the
installation, service and use of this fireplace must read
this entire manual. Keep this manual for reference and as
a guide book to safe operation of this fireplace.
WARNING: This unit is not for use with solid fuel.
1. Always check local building codes governing fireplaces
and fireplace installations. The BVETTO B-Vent Series
installation must comply with all local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
2. The BVETTO B-Vent Series fireplaces are listed for use
with the decorative gas log appliance listed in this
manual only.
3. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance can be field
converted for use with other gases with Propane (LP) or
Natural Gas (NG).
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Safety Instructions
4. For propane (LP) use do not place propane supply
tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply
tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance problems, do
not use propane fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
5. Do not install the BVETTO B-Vent Gas Fireplace in a
manufactured home or mobile home or recreational
vehicle.
6. This fireplace reaches high temperature. Keep children
and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after
shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
7. Turn the BVETTO B-Vent Fireplace off and allow to cool
before servicing. Always shut off any electricity and gas
to the BVETTO B-Vent Fireplace while working on it. Only
a qualified service person should install, service or repair
this fireplace. Have your fireplace inspected annually by a
qualified service person.
8. It is imperative that the unit’s control areas, burners
and circulation air passages be kept clean.
9. Venting system should be inspected annually by a
qualified service person. If needed have venting system
cleaned or repaired.
10. Keep all combustible material, gasoline and other
flammable liquids at a safe distance from the fireplace.
Do not use the fireplace where these items are used or
stored. Decorations, clothing and other such combustible
items should not be placed on the fireplace.
11. Do not use the BVETTO B-Vent Series Fireplace to
cook food or burn paper or other objects.
12. Do not use any solid fuels - wood, coal, paper,
cardboard, etc. - in this fireplace. Use only the gas type
listed on the fireplace’s gas log label.
14. Keep all insulation and vapor barriers a minimum
of three inches (3”) away from all BVETTO B-Vent and
chimney components.
15. This American Gas Association fact sheet provides an
overview of the requirements for the electrical bonding
of fuel gas piping systems to the electrical grounding
system based on ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel
Gas Code - 2015 (NFGC). The bonding requirements in
previous code editions, in local jurisdictions or in specific
situations, may differ.
16. Do not pack or fill required air spaces with insulation
or other material. No material is allowed in these spaces.