Installation, Operating and Service Manual
For safe installation and operation of your pellet Fire, read and follow the safety instructions on pages 5 & 6 and
throughout the manual.
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INSTALLATIONS
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting the installation. Failure to follow instructions may result in
damage to the Fire, property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
1. Look at the Instruction Label inside the hopper lid to find the serial number. Write the serial number of the Fire and
the Installers Registration Number on the Warranty Registration Card and post it to Parkwood Pellet Fires within 30
days of the installation. Failure to do so may void your Warranty and will make servicing and maintenance questions
difficult to answer, this could result in needless inconvenience in the future.
2. When installing the Fire:
1. The correct safe clearances must be strictly adhered to.
2. Allow for adequate accessibility for servicing and proper operations.
3. When establishing clearances, measure from any combustible projection, such as; shelves, windowsills,
Fireplace mantles above the appliance, etc.
4. Proper Flue installation is required for safe, reliable operation.
5. Use an upside down carpet mat to slide the fire into position and to prevent floor damage.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST FLUEING SYSTEM OF THIS FIRE.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS FIRE TO A CHIMNEY OR FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
THIS FIRE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A PROPER FLUE SYSTEM WHILE IN USE.
Electrical Information
The use of a power surge protector is strongly recommended.
If a power point needs to be installed, a qualified Electrician must carry this task out.
Parkwood Pellet Fires are supplied with a three-prong (earthed) plug. The Fire will not operate properly in a non-
compliant improperly earthed electrical outlet. Contact a local electrician to ensure proper electrical power is provided
to the Fire. To avoid any shock hazard, the Fire should be plugged directly into a properly earthed three-prong
receptacle, preferably, a power surge device. Do not cut or remove the earth prong from the plug.
Ensure that the electrical cord is in good condition and is not (or has not been) trapped under the Fire and that it is
clear of any hot surfaces or sharp edges. Inspect the power cord for damage before plugging into a mains supply. If the
power cord becomes damaged, a replacement power cord must be purchased from your Parkwood Pellet Fires
Distributor.
The power cord must remain accessible at all times. To avoid the risk of electric shock, always disconnect the power
cord before servicing the Fire. Never service the Fire with wet hands and replace all panels and components before
operating the Fire. Only qualified technicians should repair possible internal electrical failures.
Seismic Restraints
Check with your local Building Inspectors / Code to determine whether the Fire is required to be bolted to the floor.
Parkwood recommends that all Free Standing Fires are bolted to the floor to prevent accidental movement which may
result in flue seal damage. This is particularly important when fires are positioned on tiles or other smooth surfaces.
Parkwood recommends that Fireplace Insert Fires do not need to be seismically restrained.
Fires mounted on pedestal hearths can be restrained by using the two (2) 10mm holes at the rear of the fire. The
brackets which fixed the Fire to the wood pallet (Fixing Brackets) may be used as seismic restraints. On Insert models,
Fixing Brackets can also be attached to the sides of the Fire Base Plate by using the holes located behind the FPI
Surround Panels or a chain can be attached to the fire using a “D” shackle in one of the redundant Fuse Holders on the
rear of the Fire Base Plate.
