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ALWAYS:
• Locate the Shelter Furnace on a level, solid, non-combustible surface.
• Follow local codes concerning installation requirements.
• Connect power cord to a grounded 110 outlet.
• Connect cold air return to the house.
• Use Class “A” HT2100 All Fuel 6 inch chimney.
• Follow guidelines within this manual regarding burn procedures.
• Operate furnace with fuel door and ash door closed.
• Inspect the furnace several times a year to ensure furnace caulking is adequate.
• Inspect chimney pipe for creosote formation.
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Use dry, seasoned hardwood and always keep your wood covered.
• Have access to a backup generator in case of power failure, minimum of 2000 watts.
NEVER:
• Allow anyone to operate the furnace that is not familiar with the unit.
• Operate with fuel door or ash door open.
• Use gasoline, oil, or any other flammable liquid to start or maintain the fire.
• Burn garbage, plastic, wood containing glue or wood that has been treated with chemical preservatives.
• Operate your furnace without a backup power supply, or generator.
• Fuel your furnace with wet, unseasoned wood.
• Use 90° elbows when running ductwork.
• Operate the furnace without the chimney attached.
• Alter the furnace in any way.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACES. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. DO NOT TOUCH DURING OPERATION.
CAUTION:
• INSPECT FLUE PIPES, JOINTS AND SEALS REGULARLY TO ENSURE THAT SMOKE AND FLUE GASES ARE
NOT DRAWING INTO, AND ARE NOT BEING CIRCULATED BY THE AIR-CIRCULATION SYSTEM.
• CLEANING OF THE FIREBOX, STOVE PIPE, AND CHIMNEY, IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT AT THE END OF THE
HEATING SEASON TO MINIMIZE CORROSION DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS CAUSED BY
THE ACCUMULATED ASH.
• Never use chemicals or gasoline to start or maintain your fire.
• Do not burn oil, garbage, trash, plastic, or any fuel other than wood in your furnace. Doing so will void the
warranty.
WARNING: – RISK OF FIRE
• DO NOT operate with flue draft exceeding .08 water column inches (19.9 Pa).
• DO NOT store fuel or other combustible materials within marked installation clearances.
• Inspect and clean flues and chimney regularly.
• DO NOT operate your furnace with the fuel door or ash door open.
Canadian Requirements for Supplemental/Add-On Furnaces
• DO NOT USE DUCT ELBOWS HAVING AN INSIDE RADIUS OF LESS THAN 6 inches (150mm) ON OIL,
ELECTRIC, OR GAS FURNACES.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO A DOWNFLOW FURNACE.
• DO NOT CONNECT DUCTWORK SO THAT A REVERSE FLOW IS POSSIBLE.
• OPERATE THE GAS/OIL/ELECTRIC/ FURNACE PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE THAT IT WILL OPERATE
SATISFACTORILY WHEN NEEDED.
• CERTIFIED FOR INSTALLATION WITH APPROPRIATE DUCTWORK CONFIGURATIONS ONLY.
