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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATING THE BIS PANORAMA................................. 1
2. CERTIFICATION LABEL ................................................................................... 2
3. THE FIREPLACE................................................................................................ 2
3.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................... 3
3.1.1 Parts Required
3.1.2 Additional Equipment (optional)
3.2 OPERATING THE BIS PANORAMA................................................................... 4
3.2.1.1 Fuel
3.2.1.2 First Fires
3.2.1.3 Catalytic Combustor
3.2.1.4 Combustion Control
3.2.1.5 Accelerated Combustion
3.2.1.6 Medium Combustion
3.2.1.7 Slow Combustion
3.2.1.8 Starting And Maintaining a Fire
3.2.1.9 Refuelling For Best Performance
3.2.1.10 Smoking – Causes and Troubleshooting
3.2.1.11 Important Notes
3.3 MAINTAINING YOUR BIS PANORAMA ............................................................10
3.3.1.1 Creosote
3.3.1.2 Chimney Maintenance
3.3.1.3 Dealing With a Chimney Fire
3.3.1.4 Catalytic Combustor
3.3.1.5 Doorframe Care
3.3.1.6 Ashes
3.3.1.7 Refractory Brick Replacement
3.3.1.8 Door Installation
3.3.1.9 Door Adjustment
3.3.1.10 Glass Care – Replacement
3.3.1.11 Glass Care – Cleaning
3.3.1.12 Gasket Replacement
3.4 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION .........................................................................14
3.4.1.1 Locating The BIS PANORAMA
3.4.1.2 Hearth Extension Requirements
3.4.1.3 Framing, Facing and Mantel
3.5 HOT AIR DUCTING INSTALLATION ................................................................19
3.5.1.1 Gravity Kit
3.5.1.2 Forced Air Kit (not tested under EPA certification)
3.6 OUTSIDE AIR KIT .......................................................................................23
3.6.1 Outside Air Installation
4. THE CHIMNEY .................................................................................................24
4.1 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION NOTES ...................................................................24
4.2 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................25
4.3 OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION ................................................................28
4.4 ANGLED WALL RADIATION SHIELD...............................................................31
4.5 CHIMNEY SUPPORT INSTALLATION...............................................................32
4.6 CHIMNEY CHASE AND MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS .........................................33
4.7. CHIMNEY ADAPTOR....................................................................................33
4.8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATION ...........................34
5. PARTS AND COMPONENTS LIST .....................................................................35
6. OPTIONS...........................................................................................................36
7. APPENDIX (Specifications, Clearance To Combustibles, Replacement Parts).............36