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Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE)
F. Fire Safety
To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be given serious consideration:
•Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home.
•Locate smoke detector away from the heating appliance and close to the sleeping areas.
•Follow the smoke detector manufacturer’s placement and installation instructions and maintain regularly.
•Conveniently locate a Class A fire extinguisher to contend with small fires.
•In the event of a hopper fire:
•Evacute the house immediately.
•Notify fire department.
G. Tools And Supplies Needed
Tools and building supplies normally required for installation, unless installing into an existing masonry fireplace:
Reciprocating Saw | Safety Glasses |
Channel Locks | Framing Square |
Hammer | Electric Drill & Bits (1/4”) |
Phillips Screwdriver | 1/4” |
Tape Measure |
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Plumb Line | May also need: |
Level | Vent Support Straps |
Framing Material | Venting Paint |
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Gloves |
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WARNING
Fire Risk.
•Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions.
•Failure to operate appliance properly may
cause a house fire.
WARNING
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty will be voided by, the following actions:
•Installation and use of any damaged appliance.
•Modification of the appliance.
•Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home Technologies.
•Installation and/or use of any component part not approved by Hearth & Home Technologies.
•Operating appliance without fully assembling all components.
•Operating appliance without legs attached (if supplied with unit).
•Do NOT Overfire
Or any such action that may cause a fire hazard.
H. Inspect Appliance & Components and Pre-Use Check List
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| Place the appliance in a location near the |
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| final installation area and follow the proce- |
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| dures below: |
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| Open the appliance and remove all the parts |
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| and articles packed inside the Component |
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| Pack. |
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| Inspect all the parts and glass for shipping |
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| damage. Contact your dealer if any irregulari- |
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| ties are noticed. |
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| Remove rubber band from ash pan installed for |
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| shipping purposes only. |
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| All safety warnings have been read and fol- |
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| lowed. |
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| This Owner’s Manual has been read. |
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| Floor protection requirements have been met. |
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| Venting is properly installed. |
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| The proper clearances from the appliance and |
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| chimney to combustible materials have been |
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| met. |
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| The masonry chimney is inspected by a profes- |
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| sional and is clean, or the factory built metal |
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| chimney is installed according to the manufac- |
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| turer’s instructions and clearances. |
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| The chimney meets the required minimum |
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| height. |
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| All labels have been removed from the glass |
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| door. |
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| Plated surfaces have been wiped clean, if |
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| applicable. |
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| Wall Control Thermostat has been installed. |
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| A power outlet is available nearby. |
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| A good quality surge protectory is highly recom- |
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| mended to protect the electronics. |
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