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Vermont Castings Stratton
30004508
Safety information
please Read This Manual before installing and Using Fireplace
iMpoRTaNT:
Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Description
The Stratton fireplace is a clean burning, non-catalytic,
EPA certified solid fuel, wood burning, heat circulating
fireplace.
precautions
MHSC fireplaces and component parts have been
tested to operate safely when installed in accordance
with instructions provided in this manual. Carefully read
and understand all instructions before beginning instal-
lation.
If you notice any damage to fireplace or component
parts, immediately report damage to your MHSC dealer.
Only use MHSC components or the warranty will be
voided and a fire hazard may be created.
MHSC warranty will be voided by and MHSC disclaims
any responsibility for the following actions:
•
installation of any damaged fireplace or chim-
ney component;
•
Modification of fireplace, chimney assembly
or any component parts thereof;
(except for
chase flashings as detailed in MHSC Chimney
Top installation instructions).
•
installation other than as instructed by
MHSC
;
or
•
installation and/or use of any component part
not manufactured or approved by
MHSC
in
combination or assembly with a
MHSC
fire-
place system, notwithstanding any indepen-
dent testing laboratory or other third party
approval of such component parts or acces-
sory.
any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.
Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in
compliance
before
installing the fireplace.
This fireplace and chimney system must be vented
outdoors.
Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any
manner.
Do not install combustible materials on any of the
black fireplace surround.
burn only solid wood fuel.
The Stratton is intended for operation only with the
door fully closed.
Do not install any products not specified for use
with this fireplace.
This fireplace is not approved for installation in
mobile homes.
NoTe: hairline cracks in the wall and hearth bricks
are not a safety issue and do not need to be re-
placed.
Drafts
The fireplace should not be located in areas with exces-
sive drafts (ie: areas with frequently opened doors and
central heating air inlets/outlets) that disturb the normal
flow of air into the fire.
brick Template
waRNiNg:
The Stratton is shipped with a brick tem-
plate in place to be used as a guide to finish brick or
other noncombustible materials to its edge. This brick
template
MUST be
removed and replaced with an
optional trim kit before burning the fireplace.
Stratton
listed
Ul 127 / Ulc-S610
Standard for Factory built Fireplaces