Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19
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D. Tools And Supplies Needed
Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools
and building supplies are available:
E. Inspect Appliance and Components
• Remove appliance and components from packaging and
inspect for damage.
• Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment.
• Read all the instructions before starting the installation.
Follow these instructions carefully during the
installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit.
To minimize the effects of negative air pressure:
• Install the outside air kit with the intake facing prevailing
winds during the heating season
• Ensure adequate outdoor air for
all combustion appliances
and exhaust equipment
• Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not
located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance
• Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkways or
small isolated spaces
• Recessed lighting should be a “sealed can” design
• Attic hatches weather stripped or sealed
• Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and seams
taped or sealed
• Basement installations should be avoided
• Reciprocating saw
• Framing material
• Pliers
•
High temp caulking material
• Hammer
• Gloves
• Phillips screwdriver
• Framing square
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Electric drill and bits
• Plumb line
• Safety glasses
• Level
• Tape measure
• Misc. screws and nails
• 1/2-3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 self-drilling screws
• Installation and use of any damaged appliance.
• Modification of the appliance.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not
approved by Hearth & Home Technologies.
• Operating appliance without fully assembling all
components.
• Operating with the front doors open.
• Operating appliance without legs attached (if supplied
with appliance).
• Do NOT Over fire - If appliance or chimney connector
glows, you are over firing.
Any such action that may cause a fire hazard.
Fire Risk.
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibility for, and the warranty will be
voided by, the following actions:
WARNING
!
Fire Risk
Inspect appliance and components for
damage. Damaged parts may impair safe
operation.
• Do NOT install damaged components.
• Do NOT install incomplete components.
• Do NOT install substitute components.
Report damaged parts to dealer.
WARNING
!
When this room heater is not properly installed, a house
fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the
installation instructions. Contact local building or fire
officials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
WARNING
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