Initial Installation
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY
VENTING:
This model must have a vent opening in the rear of the unit. Confirm this and also check that the label on the right side panel door states “Vented Room Heater”.
WARNING: This appliance has been designed to operate by drawing combustion air and dilution air from the room. The draft hood located in the same atmospheric pressure zone as the combustion air inlet to the appliance. It is also designed to draw room air for proper heat circulation from the rear of the unit. Blocking or modifying the louvers in any way can create hazardous situations, either through poor venting or by overheating. It is important that this unit has sufficient air circulation for proper venting and combustion thus provisions must be made for the supply of adequate combustion and ventilation air.
WARNING: Operation of this heater when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system or tampering with the vent safety shutoff system can result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death.
THE APPLIANCE CANNOT BE CONNECTED TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICING
A SEPARATE SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
FLUE GAS SPILL SWITCH:
NOTE: This heater must be properly connected to a venting system. This heater is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system designed to protect against improper venting of combustion products. This safety switch is located on the rear of the appliance close to the drafthood relief opening.
If the switch trips more than once, the chimney should be inspected by a qualified service technician for possible blockage or severe down draught conditions.
MANUFACTURER’S GENERAL VENTING GUIDELINES:
This information is compiled by the manufacturer as a very general rule for single appliance venting of the EG40 gas stove with 4 inch Type B gas vent. Refer to the Venting manufacturer’s directions for installation.
Venting code and regulations may vary from area to area, please check with the local, state/provincial codes regarding the suitability of your application.
For other special venting requirements, please refer to the local, state/provincial or national codes.
The venting system should be assembled and installed according to the vent manufacturer’s instructions and the local, state/provincial or national codes.
GENERAL VENTING FOR THE EG40:
This stove should be vented by certified 4” (10 cm) Type B Gas Vent or a flexible gas vent liner that may be encased in 6” (15 cm) decorative stove pipe. The flue collar of the appliance will fit inside of standard vent and may be fastened directly to the vent.
The ENVIRO incorporates its own internal draft hood, so no additional external draft hood is required.
Check periodically that the vent is unrestricted and an adequate draught is present when the unit is in operation.
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