Hearth and Home Technologies 3500P - Manual (Page 14)

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INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: Do not install this appliance in any manner other than as described in this manual. If you have any
questions about properly venting or installing your MagnuM Countryside Biomass Corn/Wood Pellet stove,
please contact your dealer or American Energy Systems, Inc. for information.
NOTE: THIS STOVE MUST BE BURN TESTED OUTSIDE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA FOR AT
LEAST (4) FOUR HOURS. THIS WILL CURE THE PAINT AND SEASON THE STOVE METAL.
SMOKING AND STEAMING IS NORMAL DURING THE CURING PROCESS, AND MAY CONTINUE
DURING THE FIRST FEW TIMES THE STOVE IS USED.
The ONLY authorized exhaust vent pipe for this appliance is 3 or 4 inch listed Type PL pellet vent pipe,
designed for use with corn or pellet stoves. This stove may be connected to an existing factory-built chimney using
pellet vent pipe as a connector, and a 3-4”, 3-6”, or 3-8” PELLET VENT to CHIMNEY ADAPTER. Follow the
pellet vent pipe manufacture’s instructions for the installation of the vent pipe being used. (See “Existing Vertical
Installation”).
As you plan your installation, consider the following:
- The stove should be placed as central in the home as possible. Consider safety, convenience, traffic flow
and the fact that the stove will need a venting system and fresh air to the outside of the home.
- Before drilling or cutting holes, select the location of the appliance. Determine where the ceiling rafters,
wall studs or floor joists are located before making any large holes as the appliance may have to be moved.
- Care must be taken to maintain minimum clearances to combustibles as per local building codes, fire codes,
and the safety listing tag on the inside hopper lid.
- An outside air source must be connected to the stove and can be brought in through the sidewall or vented
crawl space. Flexible or rigid pipe should be used and will connect to the adaptor on the back of the stove.
(See air inlet location under the CLEARANCE section of this manual)
- Place the stove where you will enjoy watching the fire along with getting the best heat distribution possible.
Locating the stove in a closed room will not allow the unit to perform properly. Installing the stove in an
un-insulated area will also not allow the stove to heat the home properly.
- If the home was not designed with proper heat circulation, the stove will not perform properly. Make sure
that the installer looks at the entire home as a unit when installing your Countryside appliance. Make sure
that there is adequate cold air returns to pull the heat to adjoining rooms.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS STOVE TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPIANCE.
DO NOT USE SINGLE WALL PIPE FOR ANY INSTALLATION.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
THIS EXHAUST SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED.
Electrical power is 115volt-60 Hz. The stove is provided with a six foot grounded electrical cord, and should be
connected to a standard 3 prong 115volt, 60 Hz electrical outlet. (Make sure you have a surge protector) Do not
route the cord in front of, or under the stove.
NOTE: A MAJOR CAUSE OF VENT RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED
CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. PLEASE FOLLOW THE VENT PIPE
MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES FOR THE PROPER
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES REQURED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE VENT PIPE
BEING USED.