4Safety Precautions

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•Do not operate the
heater if you smell
smoke coming from
the heater. Turn the
MODE switch to
"OFF", monitor your
heater, and call your
dealer.
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•Contact your local building
officials to obtain a permit
and information on any
installation restrictions or
inspection requirements
in your area. Notify your
insurance company of this
heater as well.

Gas

•Never use gasoline,
gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter
fluid, or similar liquids to
start or 'freshen up' a fire in
this heater. Keep all such
liquids well away from the
heater while it is in use.
Sealant
•The exhaust system must
be completely airtight and
properly installed. The
pellet vent joints must be
sealed with RTV 500o F.
(260o C.) silicone sealant.
•Do not unplug the heater
if you suspect a
malfunction. Turn the
MODE SWITCH to "OFF"
and periodically inspect
the heater.
•This unit must be properly
installed to prevent the
possibility of a house fire.
The instructions must be
strictly adhered to. Do not
use makeshift methods or
compromise in the
installation.
•Never try to repair or
replace any part of the
heater unless instructions
are given in this manual.
All other work should be
done by a trained
technician.
•Your heater requires
periodic maintenance and
cleaning (see "Maintaining
Your Heater"). Failure to
maintain your heater may
lead to smoke spillage in
your home.
•The viewing door and
ashpan must be closed
and latched during
operation.
•Never block free airflow
through the open vents of
the unit.
•Allow the heater to cool
before carrying out any
maintenance or cleaning.
Ashes must be disposed
in a metal container with a
tight lid and placed on a
non-combustible surface
well away from the home
or structure.
•Do not operate the heater
if the flame becomes dark
& sooty of if the firepot
overfills with pellets. Turn
the MODE SWITCH to
"OFF" and periodically
inspect the heater (see
"Running Your Heater").
•This heater is designed
and approved for
pelletized wood fuel or a
mixture up to 50% corn,
50% pellets. See page 26
for details on using a corn
pellet mix.