Spartherm 600-ZC, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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2. INTRODUCTION

The Spartherm zero clearance fireplaces have been 
tested and certified by CSA based on the following 
standards: UL 27 / ULC S-610-18. EPA : U.S.ENVI-
RONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certified to comply 
with 2020 emission standards using cord wood. Before 
installing your Spartherm fireplace,PLEASE NOTE: THE 
LOCAL AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (MUNICIPAL 
BUILDING DEPARTMENT, FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU, 
ETC) SHOULD BE CONSULTED BEFORE INSTALLATION 
TO DETERMINE THE NEED TO OBTAIN A PERMIT. Please 
read this manual carefully before installing or using 
your fireplace. Incorrect installation may result in 
fire. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation 
instructions. Failure to do so may result in property 
damage, bodily injury or even death. Keep this manual 
handy so you can refer to it whenever necessary.

 WARNING

•  THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND 

CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED.

•  ANY CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS TO THIS APPLI-

ANCE 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 instruc-
tions could cause fire or injury.

•  Before installing this appliance, contact the local 

building or fire authority and follow their guidelines.

•  This appliance must be installed by a qualified 

installer.

•  Do not use other product not specified for use with 

this fireplace.

•  Risk of burns. The appliance should be turned off 

and cooled before servicing.

•  Do not operate without fully assembling all 

components.

•  Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves 

and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal 
edges may be sharp.

•  Children and adults should be alerted to the haz-

ards 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. Tod-
dlers, young children and others may be suscepti-
ble 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 tod-
dlers, young children and other at risk individuals 
out of the room and away from hot surfaces.

•  Clothing or other flammable material must not be 

placed on or near the appliance. Objects placed 
in front of the appliance must be kept a minimum 
of 48” (1220 mm) away from the front face of the 
appliance.

•  Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be 

located out of traffic and away from furniture and 
draperies.

•  Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety 

measure to protect infants/toddlers from touching 
hot surfaces.

•  Even after the appliance is out, the glass and/or 

screen will remain hot for an extended period of 
time.

•  Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for 

safety screens and hearth guards to protect chil-
dren from hot surfaces. These screens and guards 
must be fastened to the floor.

•  Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing 

must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.

•  Under no circumstances should this appliance be 

modified.

•  This appliance must not be connected to a chimney 

flue pipe servicing a separate solid fuel burning 
appliance.

•  Do not operate the appliance with glass door 

removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the 
glass should be done by a licensed or qualified 
service person.

•  Do not strike or slam shut the appliance glass door.
•  Only doors / optional fronts certified with the unit 

are to be installed on the appliance.

•  Keep the packaging material out of reach of chil-

dren 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 

fire may result. Do not expose the appliance to the 
elements (e.g. 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 fire with chemicals or fluids 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.

•  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 exces-
sive creosote accumulation. When this is ignited 
it can cause a chimney fire that may result in a 
serious house fire.

•  This appliance is designed to burn natural wood 

only. Do not burn treated wood, coal, charcoal, 
coloured paper, cardboard, solvents or garbage. 

•  Burn wood directly on the refractory bricks. Do not 

elevate grate or otherwise raise the fire.

•  Do not store wood within appliance installation 

clearances or within the space required for re-fuel-
ing and ash removal.

•  Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with 

a tight lid and placed on a non-combustible sur-
face well away from the home or structure until 
completely cool.

•  Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained 

when building a mantel or shelves above the appli-
ance. Elevated temperatures on the wall or in the 
air above the appliance can cause melting, disc-
olouration or damage to decorations, e.g. T.V. or 
other electronic components.

•  Do not install this fireplace module in a factory- 

built fireplace unless certified with the fireplace.