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1. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING
ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
2. Do not connect this appliance to air ducts or any air distribu-
tion system.
3. DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING
SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
4. Do not use class B venting intended for gas appliances as a
chimney or connector pipe on a pellet-fired appliance.
5. The minimum clearances must be maintained for all com-
bustible surfaces and materials including; furniture, carpet,
drapes, clothing, wood, papers, etc. Do not store combustibles
within this clearance space (see Clearances on Page 9).
6. INSTALLATION DISCLAIMER - It is imperative that the exhaust
venting system be installed correctly and sealed gas-tight
(not allowing exhaust to leak). Follow the vent manufac-
turer's instructions for proper installation. Since IHP has
no control over the installation of your fireplace insert, IHP
grants no warranty, implied or stated for the installation or
maintenance of your insert, and assumes no responsibility
for any consequential damage(s).
7. Burning any kind of fuel consumes oxygen. If outside air is
not ducted to the appliance, ensure that there is an adequate
source of fresh air available to the room where the appliance
is installed.
8. The appliance will not operate using natural draft, nor without
a power source for the blower and fuel feeding systems.
9. 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.
10. The authority having jurisdiction such as municipal build-
ing department, fire department, fire prevention bureau, etc
should be consulted before installation to determine the need
to obtain a permit.
11. APPROVED FUEL:
This appliance is designed specifically for
use only with pelletized wood pellets or a mixture of up to
50% corn mixed with a minimum of 50% pelletized wood pel-
lets. This mixture of wood pellets and corn should be evenly
pre-mixed before being placed in the units hopper. This
appliance is designed and approved for the burning of wood
residue pellets with up to 2% ash content. This appliance is
NOT approved to burn cardboard, nut hulls, cherry pits, etc.
regardless if it is in pellet form. Failure to comply with this
restriction will void all warranties and the safety listing of the
stove. Consult with your IHP dealer for more information on
approved pellet fuels.
12. These appliances are designed as supplemental heaters.
Therefore, it is advisable to have an alternate heat source
when installed in a dwelling.
13. CONTINUOUS OPERATION: When operated correctly, this
appliance cannot be overfired. Continuous operation at a
maximum burn can, however, shorten the life of the electri-
cal components (blowers, motors, and electronic controls),
and is not recommended. Typical approved operation would
include running at the low to mid range setting with occasional
running on the maximum setting during the coldest periods
of the winter.
DO NOT OVER-FIRE THIS INSERT. Follow all
instructions regarding the proper use of this insert.
14. CAUTION: NEVER PUT FINGERS NEAR AUGER. This appliance
is equipped with a hopper lid switch, which is designed to stop
the auger when the hopper lid is opened.
NEVER DISCONNECT
OR BYPASS THIS SWITCH FOR ANY REASON.
Pellet fuel is fed
to the Burn Pot by a screw auger. This auger is driven by a
high torque motor. The auger is capable of causing serious
harm to fingers. Keep pellets in the hopper at all times and
keep fingers away from auger. The auger can start and stop
automatically at any time while the stove is running.
15.
CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. An appliance hot enough
to warm your home can severely burn anyone touching it. Keep
children, pets, 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 appliance.
16. FLY ASH BUILD-UP: For all wood pellet fuel-burning heaters,
the combustion gases will contain small particles of fly-ash.
This will vary due to the ash content of the fuel being burned.
Over time, the fly-ash will collect in the exhaust venting
system and restrict the flow of the flue gases. The exhaust
venting system should be inspected regularly and cleaned as
necessary.
17. SOOT FORMATION: Incomplete combustion, such as occurs
during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation of the room
heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in
the exhaust venting system. A precautionary inspection on
a regular basis is advisable to determine the necessity of
cleaning. The exhaust venting system should be inspected
regularly and cleaned as necessary.
18. DISPOSAL OF ASHES: Ashes should be placed in a steel
container with a tight fitting lid and moved outdoors imme-
diately. The closed container of ashes should be placed on
a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, outside of the dwelling pending final
disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or
otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled.
19. The instructions must be strictly adhered to. Do not use
makeshift methods or compromise in the installation.
20. Do not abuse the door glass by striking, slamming or similar
trauma. Do not operate the insert with the glass removed,
cracked or broken.
21. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
22. See the listing label on the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WARNING
INFORMATION
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY AND UNDER-
STAND THESE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR SAFETY.
WARNING
Do not attempt to alter or modify the construction of
the appliance or its components. Any modification
or alteration may void the warranty, certification
and listings of this unit.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice or maintenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or
additional information consult a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.