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warning label. Permanently attach the warning
plate to a visible location in the fireplace. After
choosing a visible location in the fireplace,
permanently attach the warning plate by
screwing or nailing it into place. Note: Use the
holes in the label to mark and predrill the holes
needed for attaching the label.
6.
Position the appliance into the fireplace
opening until the top lip of the air jacket is flush
with the fireplace facing.
7.
Level the appliance with the adjusting screws at
the rear of the appliance.
8. Connect the chimney liner to the appliance
using a stainless steel adapter and securing
with a minimum of three (3) sheet metal screws.
The liner MUST be attached with the male (or
crimped) end of the adapter inside the flue
collar of the appliance to allow condensation
and/or creosote to drain back into the firebox.
This appliance must be connected to a listed
Stainless Steel Liner, that meets UL1777, which
extends from the collar to the chimney cap
according to the specifications listed on the
previous pages. Take into account the chimney’s
location to ensure it is not too close to neighbors or
in a valley which may cause unhealthy or nuisance
conditions.
CHIMNEY DRAFT
NOTE: A DRAFT READING OF 0.05[12.45] to
0.06[14.94] (Water Column[Pascals]) IS REQUIRED
FOR PROPER BURNING OF THIS APPLIANCE.
Draft is a function of the chimney, NOT THE
APPLIANCE — Do not expect the appliance to draw.
Smoke spillage into the house or excess buildup
of condensation or creosote in the chimney are
warnings that the chimney is NOT functioning
properly. Correct the problem before using the
appliance. Following are some possible causes for
improper draft.
1. The connector pipe may be pushed into the
chimney too far, stopping the draft.
2.
If the chimney is operating too cool, water will
condense in the chimney and run back into the
appliance. Creosote formation will be rapid and
may block the chimney. Operate the appliance
at a fire level high enough to keep the chimney
warm preventing this condensation.
3.
If the fire burns well but sometimes creates
excessive smoke or burns slowly, it may be
caused by the chimney top being lower than
another part of the house or a nearby tree. The
wind blowing over a house or tree falls on top
of the chimney like water over a dam, beating
down the smoke. The top of the chimney should
be at least three (3) feet above the roof and be
at least two (2) feet higher than any point of the
roof within ten (10) feet.
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT
Draft is the force which moves air from the
appliance up through the chimney. The amount of
draft in your chimney depends on the length of the
chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and
other factors. Too much draft may cause excessive
temperatures in the appliance. Inadequate
draft may cause backpuffing into the room and
“plugging” of the chimney. Inadequate draft will
cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room
through appliance and chimney connector joints.
An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature
indicates excessive draft.
Chimneys perform two functions:
1.
As a means of exhausting smoke and flue gases
which are the result of fuel combustion.
2. The chimney provides “draft,” which allows
oxygen to be continuously introduced into
the appliance, so that proper combustion is
possible. This stove relies on natural draft to
operate.
NOTICE: Always provide a source of fresh air into
the room where the stove is located. Failure to do
so may result in air starvation of other fuel burning
appliances and the possible development of
hazardous conditions, fire, or death.
INSTALLATION