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1. The installation of this barrel stove kit must comply
with your local building code rulings. While assem-
bling, always wear ANSI approved safety goggles and
protective gloves. Use a file grinder to remove any
sharp edges from holes cut in the barrel. DO NOT
USE A TORCH to cut barrel openings. Volatile gasses
may be trapped inside and explosion could result.
2. Use only new or reconditioned closed head-style, steel
barrels of 30 gal min. & 55 gal. max. size. Do not use a
rusted barrel or one that is contaminated with residual
toxic chemicals or volatile gases. Do not install more
than one heat-exchange barrel over combustion barrel.
3. Verify that the stove is properly installed be-
fore firing the stove for the first time. After read-
ing these instructions, if you have any doubt
about your ability to complete your installation
properly, you must obtain the services of a
professional licensed installer familiar with all
aspects of safe and correct installation. DO NOT
use temporar y or makeshift compromises
during installation. There must be
NO DEVIATION OR
ALTERATION OF ANY KIND from the very specific
instructions spelled out in this instruction manual as
it pertains to the installation of this woodstove.
NO
EXCEPTIONS!
4.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE. DO NOT store wood,
kindling, flammable liquids or other combustible mate-
rials in the vicinity of the appliance. Do not place fuel,
furniture or any other objects within the clearance area.
Refer to reference figures 3–5 in this manual.
5.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS STOVE IN A MOBILE HOME,
MANUFACTURED HOME, TRAILER OR TENT NO
EXCEPTIONS! (HUD Federal Standard: 24 CFR
Ch.XX).
6.
DO NOT ELEVATE THIS STOVE BY ANY MEANS. (i.e.
bricks under legs, cement blocks) Stove legs must set
directly upon the solid-surface non-combustible floor as
specified in this stove instruction manual.
7.
DO NOT MODIFY THIS STOVE IN ANY WAY!
Stove must be installed with legs provided, attached as
shown in the instructions. Assemble only with original
parts as supplied and shown in this manual.
DO NOT
OPERATE A STOVE THAT IS MISSING ANY PARTS!
If any parts are missing or defective, please notify the
dealer or manufacturer immediately. Replace missing,
broken or worn parts with factory original or equivalent
parts only.
8. Do not tamper with combustion air control beyond normal
adjustment capacities.
9. Always connect this stove to a chimney and vent
the outside. Never vent to another room or in-
side a building.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT
TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
10.
DO NOT CONNECT A WOOD BURNING STOVE TO
AN ALUMINUM TYPE B GAS VENT. This is not safe.
Use approved masonry or an Underwriters Laborato-
ries Listed UL 103 HT Residential Type and Building
Heating Appliance Chimney. Use a 6˝/152mm diameter
chimney, that is high enough to give a good draft. (See
specifics in Chimney Connections instructions).
11. Be sure that your chimney is safely constructed and
in good repair. Have the chimney inspected by the fire
department or a qualified inspector. Your insurance com-
pany should be able to recommend a qualified inspec-
tor. Chimney connector pipe must be in good condition.
Replace if necessary before using stove.
12.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE. Creosote or soot may build
up in the chimney connector and chimney and cause a
house/building fire. Inspect the chimney connector and
chimney twice monthly during the heating season and
clean if necessary. (see Service Hints section in this
manual).
13. In the event of a chimney fire, turn the air con-
trol and flue damper to closed position, leave the
building and
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
IMMEDIATELY! Have a clearly understood plan
on how to handle a chimney fire by contacting
your local fire authority for information on prop-
er procedures in the event of a chimney fire.
After the fire is out, the chimney must be cleaned and
inspected for any stress or cracks before starting another
fire. Check the condition of any combustibles surround-
ing the chimney.
14.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES Ashes should be placed in a steel
container with a tight fitting lid and moved outdoors imme-
diately. The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If
the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed
container until all cinders have completely cooled. Other
waste shall not be placed in this container.
15. Ashes should not be allowed to accumulate above the
bottom of the slide draft.
16. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use this stove
who is unfamiliar with the correct operation of the stove.
17. Do not operate stove while under the influence of drugs
or alcohol.
18. The special paints used on your kit parts may give off
some smoke and an odor while they are curing during
the first 12 to 15 fires. Additional smoke and odor may
be emitted from the barrel components. This should
disappear after a short period of time and not oc-
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . .
Read All Instructions Carefully .
