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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH THE FUEL
DOOR OPEN.
WARNING:
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE SPACE BENEATH THE
HEATER
SERVICE HINTS
Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the chimney that
creates the draft. Smoke spillage into the house or
excessive buildup of water or creosote in the chimney are
warnings that the chimney is not functioning properly.
Correct problem before using heater. Possible causes are:
1. The connector pipe may push into the chimney too
far, stopping the draft.
2. Do not connect two heaters into the same chimney
flue.
3. The chimney used for a heater must not be used to
ventilate the cellar or basement. If there is a cleanout
opening at the base of the chimney, It must be closed
tightly.
4. If the chimney is operating too cool, water will
condense in the chimney and run back into the
stove. Soot formation will be rapid and may block
the chimney. Operate the heater at a high enough
fire to keep the chimney warm preventing this
condensation.
If the fire burns well but sometimes smokes or burns
slowly, it may be caused by the chimney top being lower
than another part of the house or a nearby tree. The wind
blowing over a house or tree, falls on top of the chimney
like water over a dam, beating down the smoke. The top
of the chimney should be at least 3 feet above the roof
and be at least to 2 feet higher than any point of the roof
within 10 feet.
CREOSOTE - FORMATION & NEED FOR
REMOVAL
When solid fuel 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.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected
at least twice monthly during the heating season to
determine if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred. If
there is any accumulation, it should be removed. Failure
to remove creosote may cause a house fire. Soot may be
removed by using a chimney brush or other commonly
available materials. Chimney fires burn very hot. If the
chimney connector should glow red, immediately call the
fire department, then reduce the fire by closing the inlet
air control and pour a large quantity of coarse salt, baking
soda or cool ashes on top of the fire in the firebox.
CAUTION:
A CHIMNEY FIRE MAY CAUSE IGNITION OF WALL
STUDS OR RAFTERS WHICH YOU THOUGHT WERE
A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE CHIMNEY. IF YOU
HAVE A CHIMNEY FIRE, HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY
INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON BEFORE
USING AGAIN.
CAUTION:
DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATER UNTIL IT HAS
COOLED.
NOTE:
FOR YOUR SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND INSTALLING
SMOKE DETECTORS IN YOUR HOME IF NOT
ALREADY INSTALLED.