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General Information—Safety
BRIARWOOD FREE STANDING ROOM HEATER Model BRII/90
Residential and Mobile Home Approved
Briarwood Room Heaters have been developed, tested and constructed in accordance with the requirements of
UL 1482-1998 / ULC S627-M93. Safety testing was performed by Intertek Testing Services laboratories. These
units are designed as safe and efficient, solid fuel burning heaters, but they must be properly installed and
operated. This manual describes the installation and operation of your new stove. Carefully read and follow all
of the requirements and instructions included.
This heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's emission limits for non-catalytic wood heaters
built on or after July 1, 1990. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates
ranging from 10,600 - 36,000 BTU/Hr.
We strongly recommend that you hire a licensed installer to properly install your Briarwood stove. In the USA
technicians are certified by the HPA. In Canada technicians are certified by WETT.
Contact your local building inspector before beginning your installation to ensure that you comply with all local
building and fire codes. Have your installation safety inspected before you put your stove into operation.
SAFETY NOTICE:
IF THIS HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY,
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS
ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
WARNING!
MOST HOME FIRES CAUSED BY WOODBURNING STOVES ARE THE RESULT OF IMPROPER
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING YOUR
Briarwood II STOVE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
1. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR TO ENSURE YOUR INSTALLATION COMPLIES
WITH BUILDING AND FIRE CODES.
2. Design your installation with safety as the primary consideration.
3. Finish the installation completely before putting your stove into operation.
4. Use only prescribed material for your installation.
5. WARNING: RE: MOBILE HOMES. DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM OR BEDROOM.
6. Use floor protection that meets the minimum measurements and clearances as shown on page 12 (must
be installed with the heater).
7. The Briarwood stove is designed for burning wood only.
8. Carefully supervise youngsters when they are in the same room with the stove. Create a safety zone
around the stove where children may not enter.
9. When burning properly the stove will be hot and can ignite objects such as clothing and curtains that may
come in contact with it. Keep furnishings and any other combustibles away from the heater.
WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE HEATER AND ANY
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL IS NOT LESS THAN THAT SHOWN ON THE APPROVAL LABEL
.
10. Be sure everyone is aware of high surface temperatures and avoid contact with skin or clothing and
combustible items to avoid ignition.
11. Do not dry clothing on or near the stove.
12. Do not let anyone operate the stove , who is not familiar with its operation.
13. NEVER USE CHEMICALS, GASOLINE, GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL
LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR "FRESHEN UP" A FIRE IN THIS HEATER.
KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE.
