Ascot Owner's Manual - Pine Tree Stove Shoppe

Safety PrecautionsFOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF YOUR “ENVIRO” HEATER,PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:• All ENVIRO gas-fired appliances must be installedin accordance with their instructions. Carefully read allthe instructions in this manual first. Consult the buildingauthority having jurisdiction to determine the need fora permit prior to commencing the installation.• NOTE: Failure to follow these instructions couldcause a malfunction of the fireplace, which couldresult in death, serious bodily injury, and/or propertydamage.• Failure to follow these instructions may also voidyour fire insurance and/or warranty.GENERAL• Installation and repair should be done by aqualified service person. The appliance should beinspected before the first use and, at least, annuallyby a qualified service person. More frequentcleaning may be required due to excessive lint fromcarpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative thecontrol compartments, burners and circulating airpassageways of the appliance be kept clean.• Due to high temperatures, the appliance shouldbe located out of high traffic areas and away fromfurniture and draperies.Children and adults should be alerted to thehazards of high surface temperatures andshould stay away to avoid burn or clothingignition.• Young children should be carefully supervisedwhen in the same room as the appliance.• Clothing or other flammable materials should notbe placed on or near the appliance.FOR YOUR SAFETY• Installation and service must be performed by aqualified installer, service agency or gas supplier.• This installation must conform to local codes or, inthe absence of local codes, to the current CAN/CGA-B149 installation code (Canada) or National Fuel GasCode ANSI Z223.1.2 (USA)• To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who isunfamiliar with the stove to operate it.• To prevent injury, if the pilot or pilot andburners have gone out on their own, open theglass door and wait 5 minutes to air out beforeattempting to re-light the stove.• Always keep the area around these appliancesclear of combustible material, gasoline and otherflammable liquids and vapours.• These appliances should not be used as a dryingrack for clothing or for hanging Christmas stockings/decorations.• Due to the paint curing on the stove, a faint odorand slight smoking will likely be noticed when thestove is first used. Open a window until the smokingstops.Always connect this gas stove to a vent system andvent to the outside of the building envelope. Nevervent to another room or inside the building. Make surethe specified vent pipe is used, properly sized and ofadequate height to provide sufficient draft. Inspectthe venting system annually for blockage and signs ofdeterioration.WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordancewith the diagrams in this booklet, or failure to use onlyparts specifically approved with this appliance, mayresult in property damage or personal injury.WARNING: Do not operate with the glass frontremoved, cracked or broken. Replacement of theglass should be done by a licensed or qualified serviceperson.• Never use solid fuels such as wood, paper,cardboard, coal, or any flammable liquids, etc., in thisappliance.• Do not use this heater if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualified service technicianto inspect the heater and to replace any part of thecontrol or gas control systems that have been underwater.• Do not abuse the glass by striking it or slammingthe door shut.2