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IMPORTANT: Read this entire manual before installing
and operating this product. Failure to do so may result
in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Proper
installation of this stove is crucial for safe and ef
fi
cient
operation.
Install vent at clearances specified by the vent
manufacturer.
If a chimney or creosote
fi
re occurs, press the “OFF”
button immediately. Do not unplug the unit.
Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any
other appliance or stove.
Do not install a
fl
ue damper in the exhaust venting
system of this unit.
Use of outside air is not required for this unit.
Contact your local building of
fi
cials to obtain a permit
and information on any additional installation restrictions
or inspection requirements in your area.
Do not throw this manual away. This manual has
important operating and maintenance instructions
that you will need at a later time. Always follow the
instructions in this manual.
This appliance is designed for the use of pelletized fuel
that meet or exceed the standard set by the Pellet Fuel
Institute(PFI). The use of other fuels will void warranty.
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter
fl
uid, or similar liquids to start
or ‘freshen up’ a
fi
re in this stove. Keep all such liquids
well away from the stove while it is in use.
A working smoke detector must be installed in the same
room as this product.
Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a malfunction.
Turn the ON/OFF SWITCH to ‘OFF’ and contact your
dealer.
Your stove requires periodic maintenance and cleaning
(see “MAINTENANCE ”). Failure to maintain your stove
may lead to improper and/or unsafe operation.
Disconnect the power cord before performing any
maintenance! NOTE: Turning the ON/OFF Switch to
“OFF” does not disconnect all power to the electrical
components of the stove.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove un-
less instructions for doing so are given in this manual.
All other work should be done by a trained technician.
Do not operate your stove with the viewing door
open. The auger will not feed pellets under these
* This appliance is a freestanding heater. It is not intended to be attached to any type of ducting. It is not a furnace.
Safety Precautions
circumstances and a safety concern may arise from
sparks or fumes entering the room.
Allow the stove to cool before performing any maintenance
or cleaning. Ashes must be disposed in a metal container
with a tight
fi
tting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible surface or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials, pending
fi
nal
disposal.
The exhaust system should be checked monthly during
the burning season for any build-up of soot or creosote.
Do not touch the hot surfaces of the stove. Educate all
children on the dangers of a high-temperature stove.
Young children should be supervised when they are in
the same room as the stove.
The hopper and stove top will be hot during operation;
therefore, you should always use some type of hand
protection when refueling your stove.
A power surge protector is required. This unit must be
plugged into a 110 - 120V, 60 Hz grounded electrical
outlet. Do not use an adapter plug or sever the grounding
plug. Do not route the electrical cord underneath, in front
of, or over the heater. Do not route the cord in foot traf
fi
c
areas or pinch the cord under furniture. Do not plug into
a GFI outlet.
The heater will not operate during a power outage. If a
power outage does occur, check the heater for smoke
spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into the
room.
The feed door must be closed and sealed during
operation.
Never block free air
fl
ow through the open vents of the
unit.
Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.
The moving parts of this stove are propelled by high torque
electric motors. Keep all body parts away from the auger
while the stove is plugged into an electrical outlet. These
moving parts may begin to move at any time while the
stove is plugged in.
Do not place clothing or other
fl
ammable items on or near
this stove.
When installed in a mobile home, the stove must be
grounded directly to the steel chassis and bolted to
the floor. WARNING—THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE
INSTALLED IN THE BEDROOM (per HUD requirements).
CAUTION—THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE
MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF
MUST BE MAINTAINED.
This appliance is not intended for commercial use.