Drolet COMPAK EPA EXEMPT, Instructions Manual

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5
INSTALLATION
SAFETY NOTICE
I
F THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED
,
A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT
. T
O REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE
,
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
. F
AILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE
,
BODILY INJURY
,
OR EVEN DEATH
.
C
ONSULT YOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS
AND INSTALLATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA
.
U
SE SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE ROOM WHERE YOUR STOVE IS INSTALLED
.
K
EEP FURNITURE AND DRAPES WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE
.
N
EVER USE GASOLINE
,
GASOLINE
-
TYPE LANTERN FUEL
,
KEROSENE
,
CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID
,
OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR
"
FRESHEN UP
"
A FIRE
.
KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY
FROM THE STOVE
.
I
N THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE
,
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
.
D
O NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM
.
A
SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN
REQUIRED
.
POSITIONING THE STOVE
It is very important to position the wood stove as close as possible to the chimney, and in
an area that will favour the most efficient heat distribution possible throughout the house.
The stove must therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent, and in the
most spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce radiating heat, the heat
we feel when we are close to a wood stove. A wood stove also functions by convection,
that is through the displacement of hot air accelerated upwards and its replacement with
cooler air. If necessary, the hot air distribution from the stove may be facilitated by a
blower or the installation of floor or wall grids.
The wood stove must not be hooked up to a hot air distribution system since an
excessive accumulation of heat may occur.
A wood stove must never be installed in a hallway or near a staircase, since it may
block the way in case of fire or fall to respect required clearances.