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W415-0762 / A / 07.19.10
2.0 INTRODUCTION
3.17B
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WARNING
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THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED.
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ANY CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS TO THIS APPLIANCE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND
IS PROHIBITED.
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Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance
according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury.
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Before installing this appliance, contact the local building or fi re authority and follow their guidelines.
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This appliance must be installed by a qualifi ed installer.
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Risk of burns. The appliance should be turned off and cooled before servicing.
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Do not let the appliance become hot enough for any part to glow red.
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Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
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Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges
may be sharp.
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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.
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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 48” away from the front face of the appliance.
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffi c and away from furniture and draperies.
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Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measure to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot surfaces.
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Even after the appliance is out, the glass and/or screen will remain hot for an extended period of time.
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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.
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Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
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Under no circumstances should this appliance be modifi ed.
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This appliance must not be connected to a chimney fl ue pipe servicing a seperate solid fuel burning appliance.
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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.
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Do not strike or slam shut the appliance glass door.
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Operate only with the doors tightly closed.
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Only doors / optional fronts certifi ed with the unit are to be installed on the appliance.
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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.
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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.
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The chimney must be sound and free of cracks. Clean your chimney a minimum of twice a year and as required.
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Do not start a fi re with chemicals or fl uids such as gasoline, engine oil, etc.
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Your appliance requires periodic maintenance and cleaning. Failure to maintain your appliance may lead to
smoke spillage in your home.
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effi ciencies and 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.
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This appliance is designed to burn natural wood only. Do not burn treated wood, coal, charcoal, coloured paper,
cardboard, solvents or garbage.
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Burn wood directly on the fi rebricks. Do not elevate grate or otherwise raise the fi re.
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Do not store wood within appliance installation clearances or within the space required for re-fueling and ash
removal.
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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.
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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.
