PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
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QUESTIONS TO ASK LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIAL
A correct installation is critical and imperative for reduc-
ing fire hazards and perilous conditions that can arise
when wood burning appliances are improperly installed.
The installer must follow all of the manufacturers’ in-
structions.
The installation of a wood burning appliance must con-
form to local codes and applicable state and federal re-
quirements. Familiarity with these requirements before
installation is essential. Important considerations to dis-
cuss with local building officials include:
1.
Applicable codes (i.e. Uniform Mechanical Code,
State or Regional Codes.)?
Electrical codes: The blower system has a flexi-
ble electrical cord that must be electrically
grounded per local codes or per electrical codes:
In USA, NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.
In Canada, CSA C22.1
WARNING - Electrical Grounding Instruc-
tions: This appliance is equipped with a
three-prong (grounding) plug for your
protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not
cut or remove the grounding prong from
this plug.
2. Local amendments?
3. Is a permit required - cost?
(You may wish to contact your insurance company to
ask if they require this).
4. Rooms where the installation is not allowed?
SMOKE DETECTORS
Since there are always several potential sources of fire
in any home, we recommend installing smoke detectors.
If possible, install the smoke detector in a hallway adja-
cent to the room (to reduce the possibility of occasional
false activation from the heat produced by the fireplace
insert). If your local code requires a smoke detector be
installed within the same room, you must follow the re-
quirements of your local code. Check with your local
building department for requirements in your area.