American Energy Systems Catalytic BBF - Manual (Page 2)

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WARNING: COUNTRY FLAME RECOMMENDS A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL INSTALL AND
SERVICE WOOD BURNING STOVES. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SERVICE WILL
VOID THE COUNTRY FLAME WARRANTY. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN ALSO
RESTRICT, LIMIT, OR VOID A HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE POLICY. READ THIS
ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE UNDERTAKING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. IMPROPER
INSTALLATION IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF WOOD STOVE PROPERTY DAMAGE. A
HOUSE FIRE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH CAN OCCUR DUE TO IMPROPER
STOVE INSTALLATION. CHECK WITH LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE INSPECTORS
ABOUT LOCAL CODE RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING INSTALLATION.
1 Country Flame Technologies grants no warranty, implied or written, for the installation or maintenance of any catalytic stove.
As such, Country Flame assumes no responsibility for any consequential damage resulting from the improper installation or improper
care of any specific catalytic stove.
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Please fill out and return the warranty card within 30 days of purchase of a specific model catalytic stove.
3 ALWAYS consult local building authorities to determine if a permit is required for installation of any stove covered by this
manual.
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ALWAYS consult local codes before installation to obtain information on local restrictions or additional local code
requirements.
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ALWAYS maintain minimum clearances from all combustible surfaces and materials including clothing, drapes, furniture,
carpets, walls, wood, paper, etc. Do not store firewood within clearances established for a catalytic stove.
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This stove requires a non-combustible fireplace hearth. Refer to the floor protection section in this manual.
7 ALWAYS connect any stove covered in this manual to a (a) listed UL103 or USC S629 rated type HT (2100 o F) chimney or
(b) code-approved masonry chimney with an appropriate flue liner. The chimney size should not be less than the stove flue collar size
or more than three times greater than the cross-sectional area of the flue collar.
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NEVER OVER FIRE ANY FIREPLACE. If any part of a catalytic stove or chimney glows red it has been over fired.
Over firing causes a catalytic stove to operate at temperatures outside its designed capability. Over firing immediately voids the
catalytic stove warranty.
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NEVER attempt to repair any part of a catalytic stove. Only qualified service personnel should make installations and
repairs. Any parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operation.
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NEVER leave a catalytic stove unattended and burning on high. Uncontrolled and unattended high burn fires will lead to
over firing.
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NEVER connect a stove described in this manual to a chimney flue already connected to another appliance.
12 NEVER install any Country Flame catalytic stove in a sleeping room.
13 NEVER CONNECT ANY PART TO AN EXISTING HOME AIR DUCT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
14 NEVER use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar combustible liquids to start or freshen up a fire.
Vapors from these liquids are highly explosive. Keep them a safe distance from stove.
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ALWAYS use only solid wood fuel. Country Flame catalytic stoves have been approved for burning only dry seasoned
natural wood.
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NEVER BURN GARBAGE, FLAMMABLE FLUIDS, OR TREATED WOOD.
17 NEVER allow creosote to build up in the chimney system. Inspect the chimney system at least twice monthly during use and
clean as required. Using green or improperly seasoned wood can greatly increase the production of creosote. Use wood with less than
25% moisture content in order to minimize creosote buildup.
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ALWAYS wait until the unit is completely cool to perform any maintenance or cleaning procedures.
19 THIS STOVE IS HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
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SUPERVISE children when they are in the same room with an operating fireplace.
21 ALWAYS follow the lighting instructions in this manual; short cuts of any kind can be dangerous.
22 ALWAYS check local building codes and consult with your insurance company before installing your unit.
23 ALWAYS dispose of ash accumulations from your unit, using a metal container with a tight fitting lid. Place the closed ash
container on a non-combustible surface well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. Retain all ashes in the
closed container until they have thoroughly cooled.
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INSTALL any safety screen; guard, or doors removed for maintenance prior to operation.
25 NEVER block free airflow through open vents connected to the fireplace units.
26 INSTALL a smoke detector within the proximity of a catalytic stove.
27 ALWAYS observe the unit closely during operation. If any part of the catalytic stove starts to glow red or white, it is in an
over fire condition. Close the air controls completely until the glowing material has returned to a normal dark color.