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4 2.0 INTRODUCTION EN • THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED. • ANY CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS TO THIS APPLIANCE 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 instructions 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. • Risk of burns.The appliance should be turned off and cooled before servicing. • Do not operate without fully assembling all components. • Do not let the appliance become hot enough for any part to glow red. • Do not install damaged,incomplete or substitute 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 hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid bums or clothing ignition. • Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance.Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible 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 toddlers,young children and other at risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces. • Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.Objects placed in front of the appliance must be kept a minimum of 48"(1219.2mm)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 measures 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 children 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 the 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 children 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 (ex.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 excessive 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 trash or garbage,lawn clippings/waste, rubber,waste petroleum products,paints or paint thinners/solvents,plastic,materials containing asbestos, construction debris,railroad ties or treated wood,manure or animal remains,salt water driftwood or salted materials,unseasoned wood,coal,charcoal,coloured paper,cardboard,plywood or particleboard.Burning these materials may result in release of toxic fumes or render the appliance ineffective and cause smoke. • Burn wood directly on the firebricks.Do not elevate grate or otherwise raise the fire. • Do not store wood within appliance installation clearances or within the space required for re-fueling and ash removal. • Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with a tight lid and placed on a non-combustible surface well away from the home or structure until completely cool. • Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a mantel or shelves above the appliance. Elevated temperatures on the wall or in the air above the appliance can cause melting,discolouration or damage to decorations,a T.V.or other electronic components. • If equipped,the catalyst must be installed and in good working order.It is recommended that the catalyst is inspected at least 3 times per heating season. � A �T W415-1642/04 15.16 3.17F DRAFT