Introduction; Important - Empire OL48TP10-1 Instructions D'installation Et Mode D'emploi

instructions to installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail registration card
supplied with this firepit or register online at
www.empirecomfort.com.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate outdoor
firepit.
Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations,
codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an outdoor
gas fireplace.
To avoid injury or damage to the firepit or surrounding area,
do not burn wood or other solid fuels in this firepit.
Any change to this firepit or its controls can be dangerous.
Improper installation or use of the firepit can cause serious
injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide
poisoning.
This series is design certified in accordance with
2.41 for Outdoor Gas Fireplaces
to these instructions.
any alteration of the original design, installing it other than as
shown in these instructions or using a type of gas not shown
on the rating plate, is the responsibility of the person and
company making the change.
Manual Valve Safety System
When the burner ignites, a thermocouple senses a signal (electrical
current) that energizes a magnet in the gas valve. After 30 to 60
seconds, the control knob can be released. If the thermocouple
does not sense the flame, the gas will shut off.

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All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial
Number and type of gas.
Moisture Resistance
When purchasing a firepit we recommend you also buy a weather
cover to protect the unit from excessive moisture. Never install a
burner where moisture cannot drain off easily.
NOTICE: This firepit is design certified as an outdoor gas fireplace,
therefore some references may state "fireplace" as required by the
anSi Z 21.97/cSa 2.41 standard for outdoor gas fireplaces.
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Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment
or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be
performed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified agency"
means any individual, firm, corporation or company which either in
person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for
(a) the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection,
installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in
such work, familiar with all precautions required and has complied
with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
local codes
• When the firepit is connected to a fixed piping system, the in-
stallation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of
local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54, or International Fuel Gas Code.
• When installed, the firepit must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local
codes with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, if
applicable.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The installation must be
made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430
Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018.
High altitudes
For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610m), ratings should be
reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305m) above
sea level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before
changing spud/orifice size.
conversion Kits
Conversion kits are available. See page 6. Installation of a conversion
kit should be done prior to applying media materials to the burner
and screen areas.
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