Installation Guide

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CHIMNEY
OPERATION
Do not use a grate or elevate the fire. Build the wood fire directly on the bricks. When the stove is
used for the first time, solvents in the paint will smoke off as the stove “cures.”
WOOD –
This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efficiency and lower emissions
generally result when burning air-dried seasoned hardwood, as compared to softwood or to green or
freshly-cut hardwood.
Use only dry, seasoned wood. Green wood, besides burning at only 60 percent of the fuel value of
dry wood, deposits creosote on the inside of the stove and along the chimney. This can cause
extreme danger of chimney fire. To be called “seasoned,” wood must be dried for a year.
Regardless of whether the wood is green or seasoned, it should be stored in a ventilated, sheltered
area to allow proper drying during the year. Wood should be stored beyond recommended
clearances from combustibles.
DO NOT BURN:
Treated Wood, Garbage, Solvents, Trash, Cardboard, Colored Paper or Coal.
REFER TO CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY
FOR APPROVED METHODS OF INSTALLATION
1. This appliance requires a masonry or pre-
manufactured chimney listed to UL103HT (ULC
S629 if Canada) sized correctly.
2. If a masonry chimney is used, it is advisable to
have your chimney inspected for cracks, and
check the general condition before installing
your unit. Relining may be required to
reduce the flue diameter to the appropriate
functional size.
3. To help ensure a good draft, the top of the
chimney should be at least 3 feet above the
point of penetration through the roof, and be at
least 2 feet higher than any point of the roof
within 10 feet.
4. The chimney connector shall not pass through
an attic, roof space, closet, concealed space,
floor, ceiling, wall, or any partition of
combustible construction. (Canada: Where
passage through a wall or partition of
combustible construction is desired, the
installation shall conform with CAN/CSA-B365).
5. The minimum overall height of your chimney
should be 15 feet from the floor.
6. Do not use makeshift compromises during
installation.