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Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE)
F. Fire Safety
To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be
given serious consideration:
• Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your
home.
• Locate smoke detector away from the heating appliance
and close to the sleeping areas.
• Follow the smoke detector manufacturer’s placement and
installation instructions and maintain regularly.
• Conveniently locate a Class A fire extinguisher to contend
with small fires.
• In the event of a hopper fire:
• Evacute the house immediately.
• Notify fire department.
Fire Risk.
WARNING
• Do not operate appliance before reading
and understanding operating instructions.
• Failure to operate appliance properly may
cause a house fire.
• Installation and use of any damaged appliance.
• Modification of the appliance.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not approved
by Hearth & Home Technologies.
• Operating appliance without fully assembling all
components.
• Operating appliance without legs attached (if supplied with
unit).
• Do NOT Overfire
Or any such action that may cause a fire hazard.
WARNING
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibility for, and the warranty will be
voided by, the following actions:
Reciprocating Saw
Channel Locks
Hammer
Phillips Screwdriver
Tape Measure
Plumb Line
Level
Framing Material
Hi-temp Caulking Material
Gloves
Safety Glasses
Framing Square
Electric Drill & Bits (1/4”)
1/4” Self-Tapping Screws
May also need:
Vent Support Straps
Venting Paint
Tools and building supplies normally required
for installation, unless installing into an existing
masonry fireplace:
G. Tools And Supplies Needed
H. Inspect Appliance & Components and
Pre-Use Check List
1.
Place the appliance in a location near the
final installation area and follow the proce-
dures below:
2.
Open the appliance and remove all the parts
and articles packed inside the Component
Pack.
Inspect all the parts and glass for shipping
damage. Contact your dealer if any irregulari-
ties are noticed.
Remove rubber band from ash pan installed for
shipping purposes only.
3.
All safety warnings have been read and fol-
lowed.
4.
This Owner’s Manual has been read.
5.
Floor protection requirements have been met.
6.
Venting is properly installed.
7.
The proper clearances from the appliance and
chimney to combustible materials have been
met.
8.
The masonry chimney is inspected by a profes-
sional and is clean, or the factory built metal
chimney is installed according to the manufac-
turer’s instructions and clearances.
9.
The chimney meets the required minimum
height.
10.
All labels have been removed from the glass
door.
11.
Plated surfaces have been wiped clean, if
applicable.
12.
Wall Control Thermostat has been installed.
13.
A power outlet is available nearby.
14.
A good quality surge protectory is highly recom-
mended to protect the electronics.
