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Safety Precautions
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE OF YOUR NEW
WOOD STOVE. 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. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR
FIRE AUTHORITY.
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This appliance becomes extremely hot when in use and can cause burns if contacted.
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Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance.
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Make sure you have incorporated proper safety measures to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot surfaces.
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Even after the appliance is out, the fi rebox and glass will remain hot for an extended period of time.
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If this appliance is not properly installed, operated, and maintained a serious house fi re could result.
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Installation of appliance must be completed by a certifi ed installer.
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Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation, sheet metal edges may be sharp.
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Do not operate without fully assembling all components.
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Do not use any makeshift materials during installation, maintenance, or replacement.
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Any changes or alterations to this appliance are dangerous and prohibited.
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This appliance has been designed to burn dried and seasoned hardwoods.
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Do not use chemical fl uids to start or re-fresh the fi re.
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Do not burn coal, charcoal, or treated wood as there is danger of carbon monoxide being produced.
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Do not burn garbage or fl ammable fl uids such as gasoline, grease, naphtha or engine oil.
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Never let the stove become hot enough to get any part glowing red.
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Do not operate with door open, door must be tightly closed.
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Do not strike or slam shut the ceramic glass door, if the door glass is broken or a gasket is missing or damaged
appliance must be repair by a qualifi ed service technician before resuming use.
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At least 12 square inches (77.4 cm2) of fresh outside air should be admitted into the room or directly to the
stove through a 4 inch (10.16 cm) diameter pipe.
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Do not burn wet unseasoned wood, this can causes excessive creosote accumulation. When this is ignited it can
cause a chimney fi re that may result in a serious house fi re.
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Do not use grates, andirons or any other methods to support or raise the fi re up off the fi re bricks.
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Do not place clothing, furniture, draperies, or any other flammable materials on or near the appliance.
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Objects placed in front of the appliance must be kept at least of 48” away from the front face of the appliance.
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Do not connect appliance to a chimney flue pipe servicing another solid fuel burning appliance.
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Do not install in a mobile home this appliance is not Certifi ed for that application.
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Do not attach to any kind of heat distribution ducting system.
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The chimney must be sound and free of cracks. Clean your chimney a minimum of twice a year and as required.
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Your appliance requires periodic maintenance and cleaning. Failure to maintain your appliance may lead to
smoke spillage in your home.
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A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic, roof space, fl oor, ceiling, closet or similar concealed space.
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Do not store wood within appliance installation clearances or within the space required for refueling and ash
removal.
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Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with a tight lid and placed on a non-combustible surface well away
from the home or structure until completely cool.
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Ensure proper clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a mantel or shelves above the appliance.
IMPORTANT: The following must be done to ensure
proper operation. Failure to do so will cause extreme
overheating and possible personal injury or property
damage. If an outside air supply has not been added
to this appliance, please ensure that the 4” inch fresh
air inlet on the back of the pedestal is removed. Also
ensure the ash plug is installed in the fi rebox.
