IMPORTANT WARNINGS
CAUTION:
Read this manual thoroughly before starting installation. For your safety, follow the installation, op-
eration and maintenance instructions exactly without deviation. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may
result. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection in your area.
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1.
If utilizing an older chimney, it must be inspected
for adequate serviceability. Refer to the heading
Chimney Inspection
on page 6.
2. Install only in masonry fireplaces, built to UBC
chapter 37 standards or listed factory built fire-
places.
3.
The minimum clearances must be maintained for
all combustible surfaces and materials including;
furniture, carpet, drapes, clothing, wood, papers,
etc.
Do not store firewood within this clearance
space.
4. This appliance requires a non-combustible heat
resistant approved fireplace hearth or hearth ex-
tension. This protected area must extend a mini-
mum of 16" to the front of the fuel door opening
and 8" beyond both sides of the fuel door opening
(see
floor protection
on page 5
for additional infor-
mation).
5.
Minimum ceiling height must be 7 feet (measured
from base of appliance to ceiling).
6.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY
FLUE CONNECTED TO ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
7.
Do not connect this appliance to air ducts or any air
distribution system.
8.
Do not install appliance in a sleeping room.
9.
PREVENT CREOSOTE FIRE: Inspect and clean
chimney frequently. Under certain conditions of
use, creosote buildup may occur rapidly. Inspect
chimney connector and chimney twice monthly and
clean if necessary. Using green or inadequately
seasoned wood can greatly increase creosote
buildup. Use dry wood to minimize creosote
buildup.
10. USE SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY: This appliance
is approved for burning dry seasoned natural wood
only.
11. Never use 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.
12. DO NOT OVERFIRE: If heater or chimney con-
nector glows, you are overfiring. Overfiring this ap-
pliance could cause a house fire. Overfiring is a
condition where the appliance is operated at tem-
peratures above its design capabilities. Overfiring
can be caused by improper installation, improper
operation, lack of maintenance or improper fuel
usage. Damage caused from overfiring is NOT
covered under the manufacturers limited warranty.
13. NEVER LEAVE AN UNATTENDED FIREPLACE
INSERT BURNING ON HIGH. Operation of the
fireplace insert with the primary air control at its
highest burn rate setting for extended periods can
cause dangerous overfiring conditions. The pri-
mary air control should only be positioned at the
highest setting during start-up procedures and for
short durations. When leaving the fireplace insert
unattended ensure that the primary air control is
set to the low or medium low range.
14. Use a metal container with a tight fitting lid to dis-
pose of ashes.
15. Burning any kind of fuel uses oxygen from the
dwelling. Be sure that you allow an adequate
source of fresh air into the room where the fire-
place insert is operating (see
Ventilation
on page
6).
16. CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. An ap-
pliance hot enough to warm your home can se-
verely burn anyone touching it. Keep children,
clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause
skin burns. Do not let children touch the appliance.
Train them to stay a safe distance from the unit.
17. Once the fire is established, never burn the appli-
ance with the bypass open, except when refueling
the appliance.
18. CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR: Do not operate this
appliance without the catalytic combustor assembly
(this consists of ceramics, gasket and a housing)
properly installed. Burning of metal foils, coal, plas-
tic garbage, diesel oil and sulfur will make the
catalyst in the combustor inactive. The combustor
is fragile; handle carefully. The performance of the
catalytic device or its durability has not been evalu-
ated as part of the certification.
19. Build fires directly upon the brick hearth inside the
fireplace insert. Do not use grates, irons or any
other method to elevate the fire.
20. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
21. See the listing label located on the back of fire-
place (or see
Safety/Listing Label
on page 26).