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SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION
When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the E.P.A Rocket wood
stove is suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The
E.P.A Rocket wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom or a mobile home.
In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and
Equipment and the CSA C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in
the absence of local code requirements. In the USA, the ANSI NFPA 70 National
Electrical Code and NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid
Fuel-Burning Appliances are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements.
In addition to the national installation and/or local building codes, fire officials (or other
authorities having jurisdiction) should be contacted to determine what restrictions and
installation requirements might apply locally.
1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION
CAUTIONS:
MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR
MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
.
WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED
,
THE MANUFACTURER
SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE
.
D
O NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
.
CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS
,
e.g.
CERAMIC TILES
,
MAY RENDER THIS
INSTALLATION UNSAFE
.
C
ONNECT THE STOVE ONLY TO A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL
AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL
,
OR TO A LISTED FACTORY BUILT
CHIMNEY SUITABLE FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL
.
D
O NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME
.
WARNINGS:
A
SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN
REQUIRED
.
