PI-1010A
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DATE PRINTED: 4/7/11
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Safety
SAFETY NOTICE
IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW
THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW STOVE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTIONS:
NEVER
vent the stove to other rooms of the building. Stove must be vented ONLY to the outside.
NEVER
use a chimney or chimney connector smaller than the stove exhaust, unless approved by your local inspector.
NEVER
vent the stove into a "Class B" gas vent chimney.
NEVER
burn materials other than natural wood. DO NOT burn trash, garbage, artificial or paper logs, gift wrappings,
coal, lighter fluids, chemical cleaners, chemical starters, treated or painted wood, driftwood or foil-backed paper
such as gum wrappers or cigarette packages. Burn natural wood only.
NEVER
intentionally start a chimney fire to clean the flue.
NEVER
burn the stove so hot that the stove or chimney connector begins to glow.
NEVER
burn the stove with the loading door open.
NEVER
operate stove with broken door glass.
NEVER
start a fire close to the glass door.
NEVER
operate stove if catalytic combustor is not operating properly (see page 26).
CHIMNEY FIRE
In the event of a fire in the chimney:
1) Adjust the thermostat to its lowest setting.
2) Check that the Loading Door is tightly closed.
3) Get everyone out of the house.
4) Call the Fire Department immediately.
5) Check the roof for burning embers that might cause a fire.
Your family should have a prearranged plan so that each person knows what to do and will act immediately if an
emergency arises.
After the fire is out, have your chimney inspected by a Building Inspector or certified chimney sweep. Any damaged
chimney components should be replaced before the stove is used again. A damaged masonry chimney should be
repaired or rebuilt. Contact your Fire Department for further advice.
SMOKE DETECTORS
Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home to ensure your safety. It should be located away from the
woodstove and close to the sleeping areas. Locating a smoke detector too close to a woodstove can cause the smoke
detector alarm to sound if a puff of smoke is emitted during reloading. Follow the smoke detector manufacturers
placement, installation, and maintenance instructions. In Canada your local Fire Department may provide assistance in
selecting smoke detectors. In the U.S.A. contact the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207 for
more information.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Every home should have at least one "Class A-B-C" approved fire extinguisher. It should be mounted on the wall, near
an exit and close to the stove, but not so close that accessibility to the extinguisher could be blocked by a fire. Your local
fire department can advise you concerning the most appropriate location.
BUILDING AND FIRE CODES, PERMITS, AND INSPECTIONS
The installation of this woodstove must comply with your local building and fire codes. Always contact your local Building
Inspector and/or Fire Department before beginning the installation process. If required, obtain a permit before installation
and have the completed installation inspected. Remember that noncompliance with building and/or fire codes may
jeopardize your homeowner's insurance.
