Important Warnings

CAUTION: PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW ROOM HEATER. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUC- TIONS EXACTLY, WITHOUT DEVIATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

1.If utilizing an older chimney, it must be in- spected for adequate serviceability. Refer to the heading Chimney Inspection on page 8 of this manual.

2.The minimum clearances must be maintained for all combustible surfaces and materials in- cluding; furniture, carpet, drapes, clothing, wood, papers, etc. Do not store firewood within this clearance space. Failure to maintain clear- ances to all combustibles may result in a house fire.

3.This appliance requires non-combustible floor protection as outlined in this manual (see Floor Protection on page 6 for additional information).

4.Minimum ceiling height must be 7 feet (213 cm) (measured from base of appliance to ceiling).

5.DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE CONNECTED TO ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

6.Do not connect this appliance to air ducts or any air distribution system.

7.PREVENT CREOSOTE FIRE: Inspect and clean chimney frequently. Under certain conditions of use, creosote buildup may occur rapidly. In- spect chimney connector and chimney twice monthly and clean if necessary. Using green or inadequately seasoned wood can greatly in- crease creosote buildup. Use dry wood to mini- mize creosote buildup.

8.USE SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY: This appliance is approved for burning dry seasoned natural wood only. CAUTION: BURN UNTREATED WOOD ONLY. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.

9.Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liq- uids to start or "freshen up" a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.

10.DO NOT OVERFIRE: If heater or chimney con- nector glows, you are overfiring. Overfiring this appliance could cause a house fire. Overfiring is

a condition where the appliance is operated at temperatures above its design capabilities. Overfiring can be caused by improper installa- tion, improper operation, lack of maintenance or improper fuel usage. Damage caused from over- firing is NOT covered under the manufacturer’s limited warranty.

11.NEVER LEAVE AN UNATTENDED STOVE BURNING ON HIGH. Operation of the stove with the primary air control at its highest burn rate setting for extended periods can cause danger- ous overfiring conditions. The primary air con- trol should only be positioned at the highest setting during start-up procedures and for short durations. When leaving the stove unattended ensure that the primary air control is set to the low or medium low range.

12.Use a metal container with a tight fitting lid to dispose of ashes.

13.IN THE EVENT OF A COMPONENT FAILURE, USE ONLY COMPONENTS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS REPLACEMENT PARTS.

14.Burning any kind of fuel uses oxygen from the dwelling. Be sure that you allow an adequate source of fresh air into the room where the stove is operating (see Ventilation and Outside Air on page 6).

15.CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. An ap- pliance hot enough to warm your home can se- verely burn anyone touching it. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. Do not let children touch the appli- ance. Train them to stay a safe distance from the unit.

16.Do not operate this appliance without the fire- box baffle brick properly installed.

17.Build fires directly upon the brick hearth inside the stove. Do not use grates, irons or any other method to elevate the fire.

18.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

19.See the listing label located on the back of stove (or see Safety/Listing Label on page 22).

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