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1.1 Questions to Ask Local Building Officials
A correct installation is critical and imperative for reducing fire hazards and perilous conditions that can arise when wood
burning appliances are improperly installed. The installer must follow all of the manufacture’s instructions.
The installation of a wood burning appliance must conform to local codes and applicable state and federal requirements.
Familiarity with these requirements before installation is essential. Important considerations to discuss with local building
officials include:
Local restrictions?
Is a permit required – cost?
(You may wish to contact your insurance company to ask if they require this.)
Is outside combustion air required?
Rooms where the installation is not allowed?
1.2 Smoke Detectors
Since there are always several potential sources of fire in any home, we recommend installing smoke detectors. If possible,
install the smoke detector in a hallway adjacent to the room (to reduce the possibility of occasional false activation from the
heat produced by the woodstove). If your local code requires that a smoke detector be installed within the same room, you
must follow the requirements of your local code. Check with your local building department in your area.
1.3 Selecting a Location
The design of your home and where you place your woodstove will determine its value as a source of heat. A woodstove
depends primarily on air circulation (convection) to disperse its heat. Therefore, a central location is often best. There are
other practical considerations, which must be considered before a final selection of location is made.
? Existing Chimneys
? Wood Storage
? Aesthetic Considerations
? Roof Design (Rafter Locations & Roof Pitch)
? Room Traffic
? Proximity to Combustibles
? Electrical Wiring
The installation of this stove will require some research. Once your options are determined, consult with your local building
department as to the necessary installation requirements for your area (Is a building permit required, Rooms where installa-
tion may not be allowed, etc.).
If you plan to vent your woodstove into an existing masonry chimney, have it inspected by a local fire marshal or qualified
installer. Remember that a woodstove’s performance is heavily influenced by the chimney and its location on the roof. An
oversized flue may not provide effective draw, and a flue liner may be required (see Draft Requirements, page 12). Consult
your dealer or qualified installer before final selection is made.
This woodstove requires pre-installation, including the preparation of the floor and appropriate hearth pad for acceptance of
outside air (if applicable), and modifications for flue and chimney.
Note – This appliance is NOT approved for installation in a manufactured (mobile) home.
Warning: Check all local building and safety codes before installation. The installation instructions and
appropriate code requirements must be followed exactly and without compromise. Alterations to the
stove are not allowed. Do not connect the stove to a chimney system serving another stove, appliance, or
any air distribution duct. Failure to follow these instructions will void the manufacturer’s warranty.