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 inspected for adequate serviceability. Refer to the heading Chimney Inspection on page 4.
2.Install only in masonry fireplaces, built to UBC 37 or ULC S628 standards or A factory built fire- place (built to UL 127 or ULC S610 standards).
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. Failure to maintain clearances to all com- bustibles may result in a house fire.
4.This appliance requires a
5.Minimum ceiling height must be 7 feet (213 cm) (measured from base of appliance to ceiling).
6.DO NOT CONNECT THIS APPLIANCE TO A CHIMNEY FLUE CONNECTED TO ANOTHER AP- PLIANCE.
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 inade- quately 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. CAUTION: BURN UNTREATED WOOD ONLY. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
11.Never use gasoline,
12.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.
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 primary air control should only be positioned at the highest setting during
14.The
CAUTION: OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE WITH THE
15.Use a metal container with a tight fitting lid to dispose of ashes.
16.IN THE EVENT OF A COMPONENT FAILURE, USE ONLY COMPONENTS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS REPLACEMENT PARTS.
17.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 Re- quirements on page 5).
18.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 appliance.
19.Do not operate this appliance without the fire- box baffle plate properly installed.
20.Build fires directly upon the brick hearth inside the fireplace insert. Do not use grates, irons or any other method to elevate the fire.
21.See the listing label located on the back of fire- place (or see Safety / Listing Label on page 26).
22.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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