PSG CADDY ALTERNA II, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Do not operate your furnace if you smell
smoke coming from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and
call your dealer.
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Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.
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Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern
fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar
liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this
furnace. Keep all such liquids well away from
the furnace while in use.
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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.
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Do not unplug the furnace if you suspect a
malfunction. Turn the furnace off and call your
dealer.
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Do not place clothing or other flammable
items on or near the furnace.
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Never try to repair or replace any part of the
furnace unless instructions are given in this
manual. All other work should be done by a
trained technician.
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The viewing panel must be closed and
latched during operation.
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The furnace will not operate during a power
outage. If an outage does occur, check the
furnace for smoke spillage and open a window if
any smoke spills into the room.
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Do not operate the furnace if the flame
becomes dark and sooty or if the burn pot
overfills with pellets. Turn the furnace off,
periodically inspect it, and call your dealer.
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Disconnect power before performing any
maintenance or repairs on the furnace.
NOTE: Turning the furnace “off” does not
disconnect all power from the furnace.
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Do not touch the hot surfaces of the
heater. Educate all children of the danger of a
high temperature furnace. Young children
should be supervised when they are in the
same room as the furnace.
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Contact your local building officials to obtain
a permit and information on any installation
restrictions or inspection requirements in your
area. Notify your insurance company of this
furnace as well.
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The exhaust system must be completely
airtight and properly installed. All vent
connector joints must be sealed and fastened
in
accordance with the pellet pipe
manufacturer's instructions to ensure
consistent performance and avoid smoke and
ash spillage.
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This unit must be properly installed to
prevent the possibility of a house fire. The
instructions must be strictly adhered to. Do not
use makeshift methods or compromise in the
installation.
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Your furnace requires periodic
maintenance and cleaning. Failure to
maintain your furnace may lead to smoke
spillage in your home.
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Allow the furnace to cool before carrying out
any maintenance or cleaning. Ashes must be
disposed in a metal container with a tight lid and
placed on a non-combustible surface well away
from the home structure.
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This furnace is designed and approved
for pelletized fuel only. Any other type of fuel
burned in this heater will void the warranty
and safety listing.
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This furnace must be connected to a 120 V,
15 A 60 Hz electrical circuit breaker panel with a
grounded electrical outlet. Do not route the
electrical cord underneath, in front of, or over
the furnace.
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Stove Builder International Inc. grants
no warranty, implied or stated, for the
installation
or maintenance of your
furnace, and assumes no responsibility for
any consequential damage(s).
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The exhaust system should be checked, at
a minimum, at least twice a year for any build up
of soot or creosote.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS