Lennox Hearth Products 1003C, Installation And Operation Manual

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PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
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QUESTIONS TO ASK LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIAL
A correct installation is critical and imperative for reduc-
ing fire hazards and perilous conditions that can arise
when wood burning appliances are improperly installed.
The installer must follow all of the manufacturers’ in-
structions.
The installation of a wood burning appliance must con-
form to local codes and applicable state and federal
requirements. Familiarity with these requirements be-
fore installation is essential. Important considerations to
discuss with local building officials include:
1. Applicable codes (i.e. Uniform Mechanical Code,
State or Regional Codes.)?
Electrical codes: Optional Blower Assemblies have a
flexible electrical cord that must be electrically
grounded per local codes or per electrical codes:
In USA, NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70-2002.
In Canada, CSA C22.1
WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUC-
TIONS: THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED WITH A
THREE-PRONG (GROUNDING) PLUG FOR YOUR
PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD AND
SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A PROP-
ERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE.
DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING
PRONG FROM THIS PLUG. DO NOT ROUTE
POWER CORD UNDER OR IN FRONT OF APPLI-
ANCE.
2. Local amendments?
3. Is a permit required - cost?
(You may wish to contact your insurance company
to ask if they require this).
4. Is outside combustion air required?
5. Rooms where the installation is not allowed?
SMOKE DETECTORS
Since there are always several potential sources of fire
in any home, we recommend installing smoke detec-
tors. If possible, install the smoke detector in a hallway
adjacent to the room (to reduce the possibility of occa-
sional false activation from the heat produced by the
stove). If your local code requires a smoke detector be
installed within the same room, you must follow the re-
quirements of your local code. Check with your local
building department for requirements in your area.
SELECTING A LOCATION
The design of your home and where you place your
stove will determine its value as a source of heat. A
wood stove depends primarily on air circulation (con-
vection) to disperse its heat, and therefore, a central
location is often best. There are other practical consid-
erations, which must be considered before a final selec-
tion of locations is made:
♦
Existing Chimneys
♦
Wood Storage
♦
Aesthetic Considerations
♦
Roof Design (Rafter Locations & Roof Pitch)
♦
Room Traffic
♦
Proximity to Combustibles
♦
Electrical Wiring
The installation of this stove will require some research.
Once your options are determined, consult with your
local building department who will be able to give you
the necessary installation requirements for your area (Is
a building permit required, rooms where installation may
not be allowed etc.).
WARNING: CHECK ALL LOCAL BUILDING AND
SAFETY CODES BEFORE INSTALLATION. THE IN-
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND APPROPRIATE
CODE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED EX-
ACTLY AND WITHOUT COMPROMISE. ALTERA-
TIONS TO THE STOVE ARE NOT ALLOWED. DO
NOT CONNECT THE STOVE TO A CHIMNEY SYS-
TEM SERVING ANOTHER STOVE, APPLIANCE, OR
ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT. FAILURE TO FOL-
LOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID THE
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY.
If you plan to vent your stove into an existing masonry
chimney, have the chimney inspected by a local fire
marshal or qualified installer. Remember that a stove's
performance is heavily influenced by the chimney and
its location on the roof. An oversized flue may not pro-
vide effective draw, and a flue liner may be required
(see
Draft Requirements, page 11). Consult your dealer
or qualified installer before final selection is made.
This stove requires pre-installation work to be com-
pleted before installation can take place. This may in-
clude modification for flue and chimney.
NOTE – This appliance IS approved for installation
into a Manufactured (Mobile) Home in Canada and
the USA.