North Star
EPA Certified Fireplace
I. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE USING FIREPLACE
NOTE: Save and pass this instruction manual to subsequent home owners. The information provided is intended to notify and warn them about making unsafe future modifications such as the addition of shelves or the use of unauthorized parts and repairs.
1. General Information | 2. Outside Air |
In recent years there has been an increasing concern about air quality. Much of the blame for poor air quality has been placed on the burning of wood for home heating. These fireplaces, like any other appliances, must be properly operated in order to ensure that they perform the way they are designed to perform.
Fireplaces, as well as other woodburning appliances, have been used safely for many years. It has been our experience that most problems are caused by improper installation and operation of the fireplace. Make certain that installation and operation of the fireplace system is in accordance with these instructions.
It is recommended that an annual inspection be performed on the fireplace system to determine if the flue system needs to be cleaned, or as in the case of any appliance, if minor repairs are required to maintain the system in top operating condition before the heating season begins.
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WARNING!
THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH ANY VENTED OR UNVENTED GAS LOT SET. TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL A VENTED OR UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO FIREPLACE.
WARNING!
ALWAYS OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE DOOR CLOSED AND LATCHED EXCEPT DURING
WARNING!
DO NOT LEAVETHE FIRE UNATTENDED WHENTHE DOOR IS UNLATCHED OR WHEN USING THE FIRESCREEN. UNSTABLE FIREWOOD COULD FALL OUT OF THE FIRE- BOX CREATING A FIRE HAZARD TO YOUR HOME.
A source of air (oxygen) is required in order for combus- tion to take place. Whatever air is consumed by the fire must be replaced through cracks around windows, under doors, etc. Most newly constructed houses or existing homes fitted with tightly sealed doors and windows are relatively air tight. The North Star Fireplace comes equipped with an outside air intake to feed combustion air from outside the home, along with an outside air termination cap. The 6” solid/flex pipe is not supplied.
Outside air is required to minimize the effects of negative pressure within the structure. It is recommended to utilize the shortest duct run to optimize the performance of the Outside Air Kit.The outside air inlet thimble should be positioned above the ground level, and must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. If you live in an area that experiences deep snow levels, this must be taken into consideration when determining the height placement above ground level. It must be unrestricted while unit is in use to prevent room air starvation which can cause smoke spillage and an inability to maintain a fire. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke alarms.
This fireplace will operate correctly only if adequate ventilation is provided to allow proper draft to the fireplace system. Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no responsibility for the improper performance of the fireplace system caused by inadequate draft due to environmental conditions, down drafts, tight sealing construction of the structure, or mechanical exhausting devices which create a negative air pressure within the structure where the fireplace is located.
IMPORTANT!
OUTSIDE AIR MUST BE IN OPEN
POSITION TO OPERATE FIREPLACE
PROPERLY.
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