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Safety Precautions
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF YOUR “ENVIRO” WOOD
STOVE, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
● Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new woodstove. Failure to
follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Be aware
that local Codes and Regulations may override some items in this manual. Check with your
local inspector.
● If this appliance is not properly installed, operated and maintained, a serious house fire could result.
Makeshift compromises during installation could also result in a serious house fire.
● HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
● Operate only with the door tightly closed and burn wood directly on the stove hearth. Do not operate
if the door glass is broken or a gasket is missing or damaged. Do not alter the combustion air control
valves. Dangerous overfiring could occur which could ignite creosote in the chimney or cause a house
fire.
● At least 12 square inches (77.4 cm
2
) of fresh outside air should be admitted into the room
● Do not burn coal or charcoal as there is danger of carbon monoxide being produced. DO NOT USE
CHEMICAL FLUIDS TO START OR RE-FRESH THE FIRE. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE
FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, GREASE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL. Never let the stove become hot
enough to get any part red or glowing red.
● Burning wet, unseasoned wood could cause excessive creosote accumulation in the flue pipe. When
ignited, it could cause a chimney fire that could result in a serious house fire.
● Do not use grates, irons or any other methods to support or raise the fire up off the hearth of the
appliance.
● This appliance is tested to ULC-S627 Standard for Space Heaters for Use with Solid Fuel, ULC-S628
Standard for Fireplace Inserts, & UL 1482 Standard for Safety for Solid-Fuel Type Room Heaters.
● Both the 1200-C & 1700-C Fireplace Inserts are approved for installed into a zero-clearance fireplaces
in the U.S. In Canada refer to local building or fire officials for restrictions and installation inspection
● In Canada the existing chimney must be lined to the termination for all masonry installs.
● A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space,
or a floor, or ceiling.
● Where passage through a wall, or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation shall
conform to CAN/CSA-B365.
● DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
● In the event of component failure, only manufacturer specified replacement parts may be used.
● DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
● DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME.
