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Check local codes, the installation must
comply with them.
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The heater must be installed with strict
conformance in regard to clearances.
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Connect the heater to a tile lined inside
masonry chimney or an approved, insulated,
all fuel prefabricated chimney only.
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Do not connect to a flue serving a gas-fired
appliance. (There is possible risk of
asphyxiation.)
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Keep the smoke pipe connection as short as
possible using a minimum 12” rise from the
flue collar to the chimney opening.
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Be sure there is sufficient supply of
combustion air to the area where the heater
is to be located.
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Do not over draft the heater! It is designed to
operate at .04 to .06 inches of water column,
and must be set with a draft gauge to
maintain a steady draft.
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Do not use flammable liquids for starting a
fire.
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Do not store fuel or combustibles near the
heater. Some areas of the heater are hot and
could cause an explosion, and possible bodily
or property damage.
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Store all ashes in a metal container with a
tight sealing lid, and allow ashes to cool
before disposing of them.
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The heater has hot surfaces. Keep children
away.
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The heater is designed to burn 20% air-dried
wood at a pre-determined firing rate. Over
firing could result in damage and cause
dangerous operation.
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Follow a regular service and maintenance
schedule of the heater and chimney for
efficient and safe operation.
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Do not leave the ash drawer open when the
fire is burning.
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Familiarize yourself with the heater’s wood
burning characteristics before leaving unit
unattended for long periods of time.
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The fire door and ash drawer must be tightly
closed during heater operation to insure
safety and efficiency.
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In the event of a chimney fire, call the fire
department. Be sure the heater door is
closed tightly and the combustion air is turned
off.
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For further information on using your heater safely, contact the
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
or on the web at: http://www.nfpa.org/
RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
OF YOUR NIPPA SAUNA HEATER