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Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17
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Special Warnings and Notes
NOTICE
Due to ash buildup, it is strongly recommended to
have your stove professionally cleaned and serviced
annually. This includes all parts of the stove, and the
venting system.
Installation and repair of this stove should be done
by a qualified service person. We recommend that the
stove be inspected before use and at least annually
by a qualified service person. Periodic cleaning is
required throughout the heating season and at the
end of each winter for the stove to work efficiently.
WARNING
!
THIS WOOD HEATER HAS A MANUFACTURER-SET
MINIMUM LOW BURN RATE THAT MUST NOT BE
ALTERED. IT IS AGAINST FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TO ALTER THIS SETTING OR OTHERWISE OPERATE
THIS WOOD HEATER IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT
WITH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
BURNING COLORED PAPER, CARDBOARD,
SOLVENTS, TRASH AND GARBAGE OR ALTERING
THE STOVE FOR HIGHER HEAT OUTPUT MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND COULD RESULT IN
A HOUSE FIRE. USE ONLY APPROVED FUELS AND
FOLLOW ONLY THESE OPERATION GUIDELINES.
WARNING
!
NEVER USE GASOLINE, LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE,
CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO
START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER.
KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE
HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE.
WARNING
!
NEVER CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
WARNING
!
DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT
OR SYSTEM.
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.
CAUTION
!
A. Carbon Monoxide Warnings & Considerations
Carbon monoxide, referred to as CO, is a colorless, odorless
gas that is produced during combustion of wood and other
fuels.
CO fumes are toxic and can be fatal.
The Aspen is a natural draft system which relies on a properly
designed chimney to remove CO and other combustion by-
products from the stove.
Even though this stove is designed to be as safe as possible,
it is important that you
install a CO detector.
This is true for
oil, gas, or coal burning products as well.
CO is not specifically heavier or lighter than air. Therefore,
it is best to install the detector at table top level rather than
on the ceiling like a smoke detector.
CO detectors are very sensitive and may sound an alarm
for fumes other than CO or CO from sources other than the
stove such as car or lawn mower exhaust.
If the alarm sounds
1. Increase ventilation by opening windows or doors.
2. Make sure the stove doors and lid are closed and latched.
3. Check stove for smoking or puffing condition. Open by-
pass and increase air-flow to firebox, if needed.
4. Check chimney for possible blockage or down-draft.
5. Check for false alarm.
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY
INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE
FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW
INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL
BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS
AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN
YOUR AREA.
