IMPORTANT WARNINGS
CAUTION: Read this manual thoroughly before starting installation. For your safety, follow the installation, op- eration and maintenance instructions exactly without deviation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection in your area.
1.If utilizing an older chimney, it must be inspected for adequate serviceability. Refer to the heading Chimney Inspection on page 6.
2.Install only in masonry fireplaces, built to UBC chapter 37 standards or listed factory built fire- places.
3.The minimum clearances must be maintained for all combustible surfaces and materials including; furniture, carpet, drapes, clothing, wood, papers, etc. Do not store firewood within this clearance space.
4.This appliance requires a
5.Minimum ceiling height must be 7 feet (measured from base of appliance to ceiling).
6.DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE CONNECTED TO ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
7.Do not connect this appliance to air ducts or any air distribution system.
8.Do not install appliance in a sleeping room.
9.PREVENT CREOSOTE FIRE: Inspect and clean chimney frequently. Under certain conditions of use, creosote buildup may occur rapidly. Inspect chimney connector and chimney twice monthly and clean if necessary. Using green or inadequately seasoned wood can greatly increase creosote buildup. Use dry wood to minimize creosote buildup.
10.USE SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY: This appliance is approved for burning dry seasoned natural wood only.
11.Never use gasoline,
12.DO NOT OVERFIRE: If heater or chimney con- nector glows, you are overfiring. Overfiring this ap- pliance could cause a house fire. Overfiring is a condition where the appliance is operated at tem- peratures above its design capabilities. Overfiring can be caused by improper installation, improper
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operation, lack of maintenance or improper fuel usage. Damage caused from overfiring is NOT covered under the manufacturers limited warranty.
13.NEVER LEAVE AN UNATTENDED FIREPLACE INSERT BURNING ON HIGH. Operation of the fireplace insert with the primary air control at its highest burn rate setting for extended periods can cause dangerous overfiring conditions. The pri- mary air control should only be positioned at the highest setting during
14.Use a metal container with a tight fitting lid to dis- pose of ashes.
15.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 fire- place insert is operating (see Ventilation on page 6).
16.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 appliance. Train them to stay a safe distance from the unit.
17.Once the fire is established, never burn the appli- ance with the bypass open, except when refueling the appliance.
18.CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR: Do not operate this appliance without the catalytic combustor assembly (this consists of ceramics, gasket and a housing) properly installed. Burning of metal foils, coal, plas- tic garbage, diesel oil and sulfur will make the catalyst in the combustor inactive. The combustor is fragile; handle carefully. The performance of the catalytic device or its durability has not been evalu- ated as part of the certification.
19.Build fires directly upon the brick hearth inside the fireplace insert. Do not use grates, irons or any other method to elevate the fire.
20.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
21.See the listing label located on the back of fire- place (or see Safety/Listing Label on page 26).
