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INSTALLATION
extend into the chimney thimble to the inner face of the
chimney flue but not beyond; if the chimney connector is
extended through the chimney thimble into the chimney
flue, resistance to the flow of smoke and gases up the
chimney will occur; that flow resistance will have an
adverse affect on the operation and performance of the
heater and venting system.
CAUTION!
USE WOOD OR WOOD-LIKE MATERIALS ONLY.
DO NOT USE COAL OR CHARCOAL. COAL OR
CHARCOAL WILL DESTROY THE FIREBOX. DO NOT
USE DRIED LUMBER OR TREATED WOOD.
WARNING!
NEVER STORE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ESPECIALLY
GASOLINE. IN THE VICINITY OF THE HEATER.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE SPACE BENEATH THE
HEATER
NEVER OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH THE FUEL
DOOR OPEN.
USE ONLY THE LEGS PROVIDED WITH THIS
HEATER. REFER TO THE "INSTALLATION"
SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
NOTE:
DO NOT ELEVATE FIRE OR USE WITH A GRATE,
BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON THE HEARTH.
CAUTION!
• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN,
CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT
MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE
FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR
ENGINE OIL
• NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE
LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL
LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START
OR "FRESHEN UP" A FIRE IN THE HEATER. KEEP
ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE
HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE.
• OVERFIRING THE APPLIANCE MAY CAUSE
A HOUSE FIRE. IF A UNIT OR CHIMNEY
CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU ARE OVERFIRING.
SERVICE HINTS
Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the chimney that
creates the draft. Smoke spillage into the house or
excessive buildup of water or creosote in the chimney are
warnings that the chimney is not functioning properly.
Correct problem before using heater. Possible causes are:
1. The connector pipe may push into the chimney too
far, stopping the draft.
2. Do not connect two heaters into the same chimney
flue.
3. The chimney used for a heater must not be used to
ventilate the cellar or basement. If there is a cleanout
opening at the base of the chimney, it must be closed
tightly.
4. If the chimney is operating too cool, water will
condense in the chimney and run back into the stove.
Creosote formation will be rapid and may block the
chimney. Operate the heater at a high enough fire to
keep the chimney warm preventing this condensation.
5. If the fire burns well but sometimes smokes or burns
slowly, it may be caused by the chimney top being
lower than another part of the house or a nearby tree.
The wind blowing over a house or tree, falls on top
of the chimney like water over a dam, beating down
the smoke. The top of the chimney should be at least
3 feet above the roof and be at least to 2 feet higher
than any point of the roof within 10 feet.
CAUTION:
A CHIMNEY FIRE MAY CAUSE IGNITION OF WALL
STUDS OR RAFTERS WHICH YOU THOUGHT WERE
A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE CHIMNEY. IF YOU
HAVE A CHIMNEY FIRE, HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY
INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON BEFORE
USING AGAIN.
NOTICE:
THIS WOOD HEATER NEEDS PERIODIC INSPECTION
AND REPAIR FOR PROPER OPERATION. IT
IS AGAINST FEDERAL REGULATIONS TO
OPERATE THIS WOOD HEATER IN A MANNER
INCONSISTENT WITH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL. THE OPERATION OF THIS WOOD
HEATER IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH THE
OWNER’S MANUAL WILL VOID YOU WARRANTY.