PSG CADDY ALTERNA, 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, periodically
inspect it, 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
standard 120 V., 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 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 of 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