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WARNING:
This product contains or generates
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT:
Read this owner’s manual carefully and
completely before trying to assemble, operate or
service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace
can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns,
explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning.
1.
Always check local building codes governing fireplaces
and fireplace installations. The MAGNUM Series
Fireplace installation must comply with all local, regional,
state and national codes and regulations.
2.
The MAGNUM Series fireplaces are intended for
use in any application where a traditional masonry type
fireplace would apply. The chimney system must always
vent vertically to the outside of the building.
3.
Creosote and soot formation and the need for removal:
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the
relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a
result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.
When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
Because of creosote and soot buildup it is necessary
to inspect and clean the fireplace and chimney prior to
use and periodically during the heating season. Cleaning
of the fireplace and the chimney system should be done
annually at a minimum. In colder climates, chimney
cleaning may need to be done periodically throughout
the heating season.
4.
Before servicing, allow the fireplace to cool. Always
shut off any electricity or gas to the fireplace while
working on it.
5.
Use only solid fuel or decorative Gas appliance in
this unit. Do not use artificial wax based logs, chemical
chimney cleaners or flame colorants in this fireplace.
6.
Never use gasoline, kerosene, gasoline-type lantern
fuel, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or
“freshen up” a fire in this fireplace. Keep all flammable
liquids at a safe distance from the fireplace.
7.
Always keep the flue damper open when heat is
present in the fireplace.
8.
Do not use a fireplace insert or any other product not
specified for use with the MAGNUM Series fireplace
system unless written authorization is given by Earthcore
Earthcore Industries
MAGNUM
Series Fireplace
Safety Instructions
Industries, LLC. Failure to heed this warning may cause a
fire hazard and will void the warranty.
9.
This fireplace is not intended to heat an entire home
or to be used as a primary heat source. It is designed to
ensure homeowner comfort by providing supplemental
heat to the room.
10.
Always ensure that an adequate supply of replacement
combustion air from the outside of the house is accessible
to the fire to support normal combustion. Fireplaces
consume large volumes of air during the normal firing
process.
In the event the home is tightly sealed and has
modern energy efficient features, the combustion air
supply kits may not provide all the air required to support
combustion and the proper flow of combustion gases up
the chimney.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any smoking
or related problems that may result from the lack of
adequate air supply flowing into the house. It is the
responsibility of the builder/contractor to ensure that
adequate air supply has been provided for the fireplace.
11.
When in doubt about a component’s usability - has
visible or suspected physical damage - consult your
Isokern distributor or authorized Isokern representative
for advice.
12.
Modification to MAGNUM components not
mentioned in this manual may void claims, listings and
approvals and could result in an unsafe and potentially
dangerous installation.
Alterations to the MAGNUM firebox are allowed
with prior written approval and instructions from
Earthcore Industries, LLC. The installer indemnifies the
manufacturer of all claims and under no circumstances
will the manufacturer be liable for consequential,
incidental, indirect, punitive or other damages of any
kind or nature, whether foreseeable or not, based on any
claim by any party as to the modifications of the Isokern
fireplaces.
13.
Keep all insulation, vapor barriers, “house wrap”
paper and other insulating type membranes and products,
including fiberglass, cellulose and other insulation,
(anything that carries an “R” rating) a minimum of three
inches (3”) away from all firebox and chimney surfaces.
EXCEPTION:
If insulation is used in walls surrounding the
fireplace, insulation may be installed behind sheathing of
gypsum board, plywood, particle board or other material
