R
VOYAGEUR GRAND Wood Insert
P. Clear Space
•Do NOT place combustible objects within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the front of fireplace. Figure 15.1.
R. Opacity (Smoke)
Opacity is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is burning.
Opacity is measured in percent:
WARNING
Fire Risk.
•Do NOT place combustible objects within 48 inches in front of the appliance.
•High temperatures may ignite clothing, furniture or draperies.
•100% opacity is when an object is totally obscured by the smoke column from a chimney, and
•0% opacity means that no smoke column can be seen.
As you become familiar with your appliance, you should periodically check the opacity. This will allow you to know how to burn as nearly
Maintain 4 ft (1.22m) clearance to combustible in front of appliance
NOTICE!
Do NOT operate a circulating fan within close prox- imity, approximately 4 ft (1.2m), of appliance
•Can reverse air flow, blowing hot air into appli- ance cavity.
•Can damage appliance blower due to overheat- ing.
Figure 15.1 - Clear Space
Q. Frequently Asked Questions
ISSUES | SOLUTIONS |
Odor from appliance | When first operated, this appliance may release an odor for the first several hours. This is |
| caused by the curing of the paint and the burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing. |
Metallic noise | Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to |
| the sound produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or |
| longevity of the appliance. |
Whirring sound | The blower may produce a whirring sound which increases in volume as the speed is |
| increased. |
CAUTION
Odors and vapors released during initial operation.
• Curing of high temperature paint.
• Open windows for air circulation.
Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
September 25, 2012 | Page 15 |
