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Details dimensions and technical specifications for models 2460, 2461, and 2462.
Guidelines for using existing or new masonry chimneys with the heater.
Requirements and guidelines for installing prefabricated metal chimneys.
Specifies required chimney height for proper draft and performance.
Instructions on connecting the stove to the chimney, including connector types.
Procedures for safely routing the chimney connector through combustible walls.
Requirements for protecting floors from heat and sparks.
Specific clearance requirements for installing the heater in a fireplace.
Tables detailing required clearances for various stove and connector configurations.
Measurements for positioning the flue collar in top-exit installations.
Diagrams illustrating required dimensions for wall heat shields.
Instructions for unpacking and verifying all heater components.
Step-by-step guide for attaching legs and the bottom heat shield.
Overview of the stove's controls, including air controls and damper.
Explanation of how primary and secondary air controls regulate the fire.
Details on operating the stove's damper for efficient combustion.
Guidance on recommended and prohibited fuel types for the heater.
Instructions on starting, managing, and refueling a wood fire in the stove.
Techniques for adding fuel and maintaining the fire's intensity.
Guidelines for safely removing and disposing of ashes from the stove.
How to clean and maintain the painted cast iron exterior.
Procedures for cleaning the stove's glass door panel.
Instructions for adjusting the door latch for a proper seal.
How to check for and repair air leaks from door gaskets.
Steps for adjusting the damper linkage for a tight seal.
Instructions for inspecting and cleaning the chimney and connector.
A schedule outlining routine inspection and cleaning tasks for the stove and chimney.
Factors affecting stove performance and how to diagnose issues.
Step-by-step guide for removing and inspecting the catalytic combustor.
How contaminants can reduce catalyst effectiveness and how to avoid them.
The effects of direct flame contact on the catalytic element.
Precautions for handling the catalytic combustor to prevent damage.
Causes and prevention of surface coat peeling on the catalyst.
Characteristics of masonry chimneys and their effect on draft.
Advantages of steel chimneys for draft and insulation.
The impact of chimney location on draft and heat retention.
Importance of matching flue size to stove outlet for optimal draft.
Guidelines for routing stovepipe and chimney for best draft.
Requirement for a dedicated flue and avoiding shared vents.
How fuel type and moisture content affect draft and combustion.
Causes, risks, and prevention of creosote buildup.
How to diagnose and remedy backpuffing issues related to weak draft.
Methods for testing and evaluating chimney draft performance.
Causes of negative house pressure affecting stove draft.
Details of the three-year warranty on the woodburning stove.
Details of the one-year warranty on specific stove parts.
Specific warranty terms for the catalytic combustor.
Conditions that void the warranty or limit coverage.
Procedures for requesting warranty service or repairs.
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