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Introduction
SAFETY WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Caution: Do not connect to any air distribution duct or system. Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids
such as gasoline, naphtha or engine oil. Unit hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture
away. Contact may cause skin burns.
Warning: Parts of the appliance, especially the external surfaces, will be hot to touch when in operation
and due care will need to be taken. Never place wood, paper, furniture, drapes or other combustible
materials within 80cm (31½”) of the front of the unit, 20cm (7⅞”) from each side, and 10cm (4”) from
the back of the unit. Do not let children or pets touch it when it is hot.
To prevent the possibility of a fire, ensure that the appliance is properly installed by adhering to the
installation instructions. An ENVIRO dealer will be happy to assist you in obtaining information with
regards to your local building codes and installation restrictions.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SMOKE DETECTION: All homes with a pellet burning stove should have
at least one fire extinguisher in a central location known to all in the household. Smoke detectors should
be installed and maintained in the room containing the stove when installing and operating a pellet
burning appliance. If it sounds the alarm, correct the cause but do not deactivate. You may choose to
relocate the smoke detection devise within the room; DO NOT REMOVE THE SMOKE DETECTOR FROM
THE ROOM.
CHIMNEY OR RUN AWAY FIRE: Call local fire department (or dial 911). Close the draft fully. Examine
the flue pipes, chimney, attic, and roof of the house, to see if any part has become hot enough to catch
fire. If necessary, spray with fire extinguisher or water from the garden hose. IMPORTANT: Do not
operate the stove again until you are certain the chimney and its lining have not been damaged.
FUEL: This pellet stove is designed and approved to only burn wood pellet fuel with up to 3% ash
content. Dirty fuel will adversely affect the operation and performance of the unit and may void the
warranty. Check with your dealer for fuel recommendations.
THE USE OF CORD WOOD IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
SOOT and FLYASH: Formation and Need for Removal - The products of combustion will contain small
particles of flyash. The flyash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of flue gases.
Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation of the room
heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system. The exhaust
venting system should be inspected at least once every year to determine if cleaning is necessary.
CREOSOTE: When wood is slowly burned it produces tar and other organic vapours and these combine
with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney
flue associated with a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.
When ignited this creosote can result in an extremely hot chimney fire.
CLEANING: There will be some build up of fly ash and small amounts of creosote in the exhaust. This
will vary due to the ash content of the fuel used and the operation of the stove. It is advisable to inspect
and clean the exhaust vent semi-annually or every two tons of pellets.
ASHES: Disposed ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container
of ashes should be on a non-combustible floor on the ground, well away from all combustible materials
pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispensed, they
