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W415-1676 / A / 03.17.17
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WARNING
• THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED.
• ANY CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS TO THIS APPLIANCE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED.
• Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating
instructions could cause fi re or injury.
• Before installing this appliance, contact the local building or fi re authority and follow their guidelines.
• This appliance must be installed by a qualifi ed installer. Never try to repair or replace any part of the appliance unless instructions are
given in this manual. All other work should be done by a trained technician.
• Risk of burns. The appliance should be turned off and cooled before servicing.
• Do not operate without fully assembling all components. Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
• Do not let the appliance become hot enough for any part to glow red.
• Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges may be sharp.
• All wiring should be done by a qualifi ed electrician and shall be in compliance with local codes. in the absence of local codes, use the
current CSA22.1 Canadian Electric Code in Canada or the current National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 in the United States.
• Burning your appliance with the ash dump door ajar creates a fi re hazard that may result in discolouration to the door, internal damage to
the appliance or a house chimney fi re.
• Do not connect this appliance to a chimney fl ue serving another appliance.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young children and
others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there are at risk individuals in the
house. To restrict access to an appliance or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at
risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
• Clothing or other fl ammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance. Objects placed in front of the appliance
must be kept a minimum of 4 feet (1.22m) away from the front face of the appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffi c and away from furniture and draperies.
• Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measures to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot surfaces.
• Even after the appliance is off, it will remain hot for an extended period of time.
• Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect children from hot surfaces. These screens
and guards must be fastened to the fl oor.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
• Under no circumstances should this appliance be modifi ed.
• This appliance must not be connected to a chimney fl ue pipe servicing a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
• Do not operate the appliance with the glass door removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed or
qualifi ed service person.
• Do not strike or slam shut the appliance glass door.
• Only doors / optional fronts certifi ed with the appliance are to be installed on the appliance.
• Keep the packaging material out of reach of children and dispose of the material in a safe manner. As with all plastic bags, these are not
toys and should be kept away from children and infants.
• If the appliance is not properly installed, a house fi re may result. Do not expose the appliance to the elements (ex. rain, etc.) and keep the
appliance dry at all times. Wet insulation will produce an odour when the appliance is used.
• The chimney must be sound and free of cracks. Clean your chimney a minimum of twice a year and as required.
• Do not start a fi re with chemicals or fl uids such as gasoline, engine oil, etc.
• Your appliance requires periodic maintenance and cleaning. Failure to maintain your appliance may lead to smoke spillage in your home.
• Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with a tight lid and placed on a non-combustible surface well away from the home or
structure until completely cool.
• Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a mantel or shelves above the appliance. Elevated temperatures on the wall or in
the air above the appliance can cause melting, discolouration or damage to decorations, a T.V. or other electronic components.
For wood appliances:
• Lower emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or too green or freshly cut
hardwoods. Burning wet unseasoned wood can cause excessive creosote accumulation. When this is ignited it can cause a chimney fi re
that may result in a serious house fi re.
• This appliance is designed to burn natural wood only. Do not burn trash or garbage, lawn clippings / waste, rubber, waste petroleum products,
paints or paint thinners / solvents, plastic, materials containing asbestos, construction debris, railroad ties or treated wood, manure or animal
remains, salt water driftwood or salted materials, unseasoned wood, coal, charcoal, coloured paper, gift wrapping, cardboard, plywood or
particleboard. Burning these materials may result in release of toxic fumes or render the appliance ineffective and cause smoke.
• Burn wood directly on the fi rebricks. Do not elevate grate or otherwise raise the fi re.
• Do not store wood within appliance installation clearances or within the space required for re-fueling and ash removal.
• If equipped, the catalyst must be installed and in good working order. It is recommended that the catalyst is inspected at least three times
per heating season.
For pellet appliances:
• It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the appliance and venting system
are kept clean. The appliance and its venting system should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualifi ed service person.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. The appliance area must be kept
clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other fl ammable vapors and liquids.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician to inspect the appliance and to
replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
• The heater is designed and approved for pelletized wood fuel only. Any other type of fuel burned in this heater will void the warranty and
safety listing. Do not burn trash or garbage, lawn clippings / waste, rubber, waste petroleum products, paints or paint thinners / solvents,
plastic, materials containing asbestos, construction debris, railroad ties or treated wood, manure or animal remains, salt water driftwood or
salted materials, unseasoned wood, coloured paper, cardboard, plywood or particleboard.
Burning these materials may result in release of
toxic fumes or render the appliance ineffective and cause smoke.
• The exhaust system must be completely straight and properly installed. It is recommended that the pellet vent joints be sealed with a
minimum 500°F (260°C) silicone sealant. Install according to the vent manufacturer’s instructions.
• During a power outage this appliance will not operate. If a power outage does occur, check the appliance for smoke spillage and open a
window if any smoke spills into the room.
• Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.
• Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance. NOTE: Turning the pellet feed to “OFF” does not disconnect all power
to the heater.
• At no point should you use fi rewood or fi relogs in this appliance. The use of which could cause a house fi re.
• This appliance must be connected to a standard 115 V, 60Hz grounded electrical outlet. Do not use an adapter plug or sever the grounding
prong. Do not route the electrical cord underneath, in front of, or over the appliance.
• When installed in a mobile home, the appliance must be bolted to the fl oor, have outside air, and NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE BEDROOM
(per H.U.D. requirements). Check with local building offi cials.
• The exhaust system should be checked and cleaned once a year minimum for any build-up of soot or creosote.
• This heater becomes very hot, you MUST wear heat resistant gloves when cleaning or handling this heater.
3.3
2.0 INTRODUCTION
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