IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WARNIING INFORMATION

READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY AND UNDERSTAND

THESE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR SAFETY.

CAUTION

Read this manual thoroughly before starting installation. For your safety, follow the installa- tion, operation and maintenance instructions exactly without deviation.Failuretofollowthese instructions may result in a possible Þre hazard and will void the warranty. If this appliance is not properly installed, a house Þre may result. Contact local building or Þre ofÞcials about requirements and installation inspection in your area.

WARNING

Improper installation, adjust- ment, alteration, service or

maintenance can cause injury

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WARNING

Do not attempt to alter or modify the construction of the appliance or its components. Any modiÞcation or alteration may void the warranty, certiÞcation and listings of this unit.

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

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

3.Do not install a ßue damper in the exhaust venting system of this appli- ance.

4.Do not use class B venting intended for gasappliancesasachimneyorconnec-

2tor pipe on a pellet-Þred appliance.

5.The minimum clearances must be maintained for all combustible surfaces and materials including; furniture, carpet, drapes, clothing, wood, papers, etc. Do not store Þre- wood within this clearance space (see Clearances on Pages 6 and 7).

6.INSTALLATION DISCLAIMER - This stoveÕsexhaustsystemworkswithnega- tive combustion chamber pressure and a slightly positive chimney pressure. Therefore, it is imperative that the exhaust system be gas-tight (air-tight) and installed correctly. Since Lennox Hearth Products has no control over the installation of your stove, Lennox Hearth Products grants no warranty, implied or stated for the installation or maintenanceofyourstove,andassumes no responsibility for any consequential damage(s).

7.Burning any kind of fuel consumes oxygen. If outside air is not ducted to the appliance, ensure that there is an adequate source of fresh air available to the room where the appliance is installed.

8.The appliance will not operate using natural draft, nor without a power source for the blower and fuel feeding systems.

9.Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter ßuid, or similar liquids to start or Òfreshen upÓ a Þre in this heater. Keep allsuchliquidswellawayfromtheheater while it is in use.

10.CONTINUOUS OPERATION: When operated correctly, this appliance cannot be overÞred. Continuous operation at a maximum burn can, however, shorten the life of the electrical components (blowers, motors, and electronic con- trols),andisnotrecommended.Typical approved operation would include running at the low to mid range setting with occasional running on the maximum setting during the coldest periods of the winter.Theblowerspeedcontrolshould be turned to high when operating the stove on the high heat setting.

11.CAUTION: NEVER PUT FINGERS NEAR AUGER. Pellet fuel is fed to the UltraGrateª by a screw auger. This auger is driven by a high torque motor. The auger is capable of doing serious harm to Þngers. Keep pellets in the hopper at all times and keep Þngers away from auger. The auger can start andstopautomaticallyatanytimewhile the stove is running.

12.CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. An appliance hot enough to warm your home can severely burn anyone touching it.

Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. Do not let children touch the appliance. Train them to stay a safe distance from the unit.

13.APPROVED FUEL: This appliance is designed speciÞcally for use only with pelletized wood fuels only. With its advanced UltraGrate technology, this appliance is designed and approved for the burning of wood residue pellets with up to 3% ash content. This appliance is NOT approved to burn cardboard, nut hulls, cherry pits, corn, etc. regardless if it is in pellet form. Failure to comply with this restriction will void all warranties and the safety listing of the stove. Consult with your authorized Lennox Hearth Products dealer for more information on approved pellet fuels.

14.FLY ASH BUILD-UP: For all wood pellet fuel-burning heaters, the combustion gases will contain small particles of ßy ash.Thiswillvaryduetotheashcontent of the fuel being burned. Over time, the ßy ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the ßow of the ßue gases. The exhaust venting system should be inspected regularly and cleaned as necessary.

15.SOOTFORMATION: Incompletecombus- tion,suchasoccursduringstartup,shut- down,orincorrectoperationoftheroom heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system.Aprecautionaryinspectionona regular basis is advisable to determine the necessity of cleaning. The exhaust venting system should be inspected regularly and cleaned as necessary.

16.DISPOSING OF ASHES: Any ashes removed from the pellet stove must be deposited in a metal container with a tight-Þtting lid. The closed container of ashesshouldbeplacedonanoncombus- tible ßoor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, outside of the dwelling pending Þnal disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled.

17.These appliances are designed as supplemental heaters. Therefore, it is advisable to have an alternate heat source when installed in a dwelling.

18.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 19.Seethelistinglabelontheappliance(or

see Safety / Listing Labels on Pages 42 and 43).