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IMPORTANT: Read this entire manual before installing and
operating this product. Failure to do so may result in property
damage, bodily injury, or even death. Proper installation of
this stove is crucial for safe and ef
fi
cient operation.
Install vent at clearances speci
fi
ed by the vent manufacturer.
Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any other
appliance or stove.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST
VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
Use of outside air is not required for this unit, unless installed
in an area with tight construction, or a mobile home.
Contact your local building of
fi
cials to obtain a permit and
information on any additional installation restrictions or
inspection requirements in your area.
Do not throw this manual away. This manual has important
operating and maintenance instructions that you will need at
a later time. Always follow the instructions in this manual.
This appliance is designed for the use of pelletized fuel
that meet or exceed the standard set by the Pellet Fuel
Institute(PFI). The use of other fuels will void warranty.
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter
fl
uid, or similar liquids to start or ‘freshen
up’ a
fi
re in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from
the heater while it is in use.
A working smoke detector must be installed in the same room
as this product.
Install a smoke detector on each
fl
oor of your home; incase of
accidental
fi
re from any cause it can provide time for escape.
The smoke detector must be installed at least 15 feet (4,57 M)
from the appliance in order to prevent unnecessary triggering
of the detector when reloading.
Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a malfunction. Turn
the ON/OFF SWITCH to “OFF” and contact your dealer.
Your stove requires periodic maintenance and cleaning (see
“MAINTENANCE ”). Failure to maintain your stove may
lead to improper and/or unsafe operation.
Disconnect the power cord before performing any
maintenance! NOTE: Turning the ON/OFF Switch to “OFF”
does not disconnect all power to the electrical components
of the stove.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless
instructions for doing so are given in this manual. All other
work should be done by a trained technician.
Do not operate your stove with the viewing door open. A
safety concern may arise from sparks or fumes entering the
room.
Allow the stove to cool before performing any maintenance
or cleaning. Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with
a tight
fi
tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be
placed on a non-combustible surface or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials, pending
fi
nal disposal.
The exhaust system should be checked monthly during the
burning season for any build-up of soot or creosote.
* This appliance is a freestanding heater. It is not intended to be attached to any type of ducting. It is not a furnace.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not touch the hot surfaces of the stove. Educate all children
on the dangers of a high-temperature stove. Young children
should be supervised when they are in the same room as the
stove.
The hopper and stove top will be hot during operation; therefore,
you should always use some type of hand protection when
refueling your stove.
A power surge protector is required. This unit must be plugged
into a 110 - 120V, 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet. Do not use
an adapter plug or sever the grounding plug. Do not route the
electrical cord underneath, in front of, or over the heater. Do
not route the cord in foot traf
fi
c areas or pinch the cord under
furniture.
The heater will not operate during a power outage. If a power
outage does occur, check the heater for smoke spillage and open
a window if any smoke spills into the room.
The feed door must be closed and sealed during operation.
Never block free air
fl
ow through the open vents of the unit.
Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.
The moving parts of this stove are propelled by high torque
electric motors. Keep all body parts away from the auger while
the stove is plugged into an electrical outlet. These moving parts
may begin to move at any time while the stove is plugged in.
Do not place clothing or other
fl
ammable items on or near this
stove.
When installed in a mobile home, the stove must be
grounded directly to the steel chassis and bolted to the
fl
oor.
WARNING—THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN
THE BEDROOM
(per HUD requirements).
CAUTION—
The structural integrity of the mobile home
fl
oor, wall, and
ceiling/roof must be maintained.
This appliance is not intended for commercial use.
CAUTION:
Burning fuel creates carbon monoxide and can be
hazardous to your health if not properly vented.
This appliance should not be a primary source of heat as it is
possible to be down for maintenance and repairs.
