VSW20 Wood Stove
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please Read This Manual before Installing and using Fireplace
IMpORTANT:
Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOuR STOVE IS NOT pROp-
ERlY INSTAllEd, OpERATEd ANd MAINTAINEd, A
hOuSE FIRE MAY RESulT. FOR SAFETY, FOllOW
All INSTAllATION, OpERATION ANd MAINTENANCE
dIRECTIONS. CONTACT lOCAl buIldINg OFFICIAlS
AbOuT RESTRICTIONS ANd INSTAllATION INSpEC-
TION REquIREMENTS IN YOuR AREA.
pRECAuTIONS
MHSC stoves and component parts have been tested to op-
erate safely when installed in accordance with instructions
provided in this manual. Carefully read and understand all
instructions before beginning installation.
If you notice any damage to stove or component parts,
immediately report damage to your MHSC dealer.
Only use MHSC components or the warranty will be voided
and a fire hazard may be created.
MHSC warranty will be voided by and MHSC disclaims any
responsibility for the following actions:
•
Installation of any damaged stove or chimney
component;
•
Modification of stove, chimney assembly or any
component parts thereof;
(except for chase flash-
ings as detailed in MHSC Chimney Top installation
instructions).
•
Installation other than as instructed by
MHSC
;
or
•
Installation and/or use of any component part not
manufactured or approved by
MHSC
in combina-
tion or assembly with a
MHSC
stove system, not-
withstanding any independent testing laboratory
or other third party approval of such component
parts or accessory.
Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.
Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in
compliance
before
installing the stove.
This stove and chimney system must be vented out-
doors.
do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any
manner.
burn only solid wood fuel.
The stove is intended for operation only with the door
fully closed.
do not install any products not specified for use with
this stove.
SAFETY INFORMATION
bEFORE INSTAllATION OF YOuR ApplI-
ANCE
1. Check with the building inspector’s office for compliance
with local codes; a permit may be required.
2. This appliance requires a masonry or prefabricated
chimney listed to ULC S629 (Canada) and UL 103HT
(U.S.) sized correctly.
3. A 6" (152 mm) diameter flue is required for proper
performance.
4. Always connect this unit to a chimney and
NEVER
VENT
TO ANOTHER ROOM OR INSIDE A BUILDING.
5. dO NOT
connect this unit to any duct work to which
another appliance is connected such as a furnace.
6. dO NOT
connect this unit to a chimney flue serving
another appliance.
7.
The connector pipe and chimney should be inspected
periodically and cleaned if necessary.
8. Remember the clearance distances when you place
furniture or other objects within the area.
dO NOT
store
wood, flammable liquids or other combustible materials
too close to the unit.
Refer to certification label on
back of your unit for required clearances.
9. Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority
for information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have
a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire. In
the event of a chimney fire, turn air control to closed
position and
CAll ThE FIRE dEpARTMENT.
10. dO NOT
tamper with combustion air control beyond
normal adjustment.
11. If installing in a mobile home:
a. Use mobile home kit.
b. WARNINg: dO NOT INSTAll IN SlEEpINg
ROOM.
c. ThE STRuCTuRAl INTEgRITY OF ThE
MObIlE hOME FlOOR, WAllS ANd
CEIlINg/ROOF MuST bE MAINTAINEd.
This stove is hOT WhIlE IN OpERATION! kEEp ChIl-
dREN, ClOThINg ANd FuRNITuRE AWAY. CONTACT
MAY CAuSE SkIN buRNS.
dO NOT OVERFIRE ThIS hEATER. Overfiring can re-
sult in permanent damage to the stove. If an exterior
part of the stove or the chimney connector glows, you
are overfiring.
WARNINg: OpERATE ONlY WITh dOORS FullY
ClOSEd. IF dOORS ARE lEFT pARTlY OpEN, gAS
ANd FlAME MAY bE dRAWN OuT OF ThE STOVE
OpENINg, CREATINg RISkS OF bOTh FIRE ANd
SMOkE.
