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If this wood heater is not properly installed, a house

re may result.

To reduce the risk of

re follow all instruc

ons, cau

ons, and safety

ces contained in this manual.

Do not take shortcuts. Do not use or allow makeshi

methods or oth-

er compromises in the installa

on. Safety is the key to enjoying your

wood heater responsibly.

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he Model 2500 requires UL 1618 Type 2 Thermal Protec on R = 0.45 - "3/8" Asbestos Millboard or Equivalent" with

k = 0.84 or a con nuous non-combus ble material that meets the dimensions listed on

Page 9

. Brick or le must be

mortared and grouted to present a con nuous surface, not "loose laid." If a hearth or

oor protector is to be site-built,

or an exis ng hearth is to be u lized, the condi on and thermal resistance must be determined to ensure the minimum
requirements are met. See Appendix - C on

Page 25

• Minimum

oor protec on must be con nuous under the wood heater and 8 inches (8") to the back and each side, and

sixteen inches (16") in front of the loading door. The minimum size is 44”w x 43”d in the U.S.

• Floor protec on must extend under any horizontal sec on of connector pipe and at least two inches (2”) to each side.
• It is recommended that you use a

oor protector that is larger than minimum size; large enough to cover the

ooring

to the wall in the rear, and to provide extra non-combus ble working space for a metal ash container, tools, gloves, etc.

• With the

oor protec on in place, carefully move the Model 2500 into posi on.

• Use extreme cau on when li ing the Model 2500; it is

very heavy.

The use of li ing straps (furniture moving straps) by

at least two, or more, strong individuals is recommended. Personal injury and/or damage to the wood heater or personal
property may result if the wood heater is handled improperly. If you have concerns about handling the wood heater
please contact your High Valley dealer for assistance.

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Li the wood heater and gently set it in place. Do not drop the wood heater onto the

oor protector. Do not slide the

wood heater into posi on. Damage to the

oor protec on may result. Se ng the wood heater onto pieces of heavy

cardboard will minimize the possibility of scratching the

oor protec on and allow

nal posi oning of the wood heater.

Remove the cardboard before ligh ng the

rst

re in the wood heater.

• The wood heater should be centered on the chimney if possible to allow for the shortest and most direct connec on. The

wood heater does not necessarily need to be centered on the

oor protec on as long as the minimum side protec on

requirement (8") is met. An asymmetrical installa on may provide more usable space to one side.

• The wood heater and

oor protector must be posi oned to maintain at a minimum the clearances to combus bles as

shown in the chart on

Page 9

of this manual and on the safety label a

ﬃ

xed to the wood heater.

• Clearances to combus ble materials may be reduced if needed by using shielding methods as described in the current

edi on of NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances. Any reduc on of tested
clearances must be approved by the local Authority Having Jurisdic on (AHJ).

• Before connec ng the wood heater to a factory-built or masonry chimney, have the chimney inspected to ensure that it

is properly installed, clean, and in good repair. Have the chimney cleaned if necessary.

• Do not pass a chimney connector pipe through any combus ble wall (s) or ceiling (s). Special methods are required when

passing a chimney through any combus ble wall, ceiling, or roof. Ensure that all chimney clearance requirements are met
and all penetra ons through combus ble walls and/or ceilings meet manufacturer's installa on requirements, NFPA 211,
and/or applicable code requirements. See

Pages 7 & 8

for addi onal informa on.

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