Throughout this handbook, you will see international caution signs beside a number of
areas. They relate to safety, or some other important aspect you need to know. Please
make special note of these areas. Read these instructions completely and carefully before
installing your Grain Comfort Plus unit and keep them for future reference.
HEATING SAFETY and SOLID FUEL
Certain safety hazards are inherent in any solid fuel unit installation. You should be aware of
these, so that a safe and proper installation can be made.
1- Prior to building your first fire, the manufacturer recommends that your Grain Comfort
Plus installation be inspected by the local governing authority having the jurisdiction to
assure that all code requirements have been complied with.
2- If such inspections are not possible, the owner should acquaint themselves with the
following: National Fire Protection Association, Standard 211 1985 or the latest edition.
Address of the NFPA is: Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269 or the National
Building Code. 1986 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, Section 915. ULC
5627/CSA-B366-2M/APF 1 (on Aug. 2003)
3- Faulty Chimney: An older masonry chimney should be thoroughly checked to be sure
there are no holes or weak spots which could allow sparks or hot gases to escape.
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4- Heat Conduction: Placing combustible materials too close to the unit or chimney can be a
fire hazard.
5- Chimney Installation: Use a spark arrester and a rain shield on your exhaust pipe.
6- Your shelled corn, rye and/or wheat should be clean and screened.
7- Use smoke detectors around the unit as well as in sleeping areas, halls etc.
8- Always keep a fire extinguisher rated for class ‘A’ fires near the unit.
9- Check with your insurance company to be sure that your policy covers the use of a solid
fuel stove such as a “Corn Stove “.
10- Though your Grain Comfort Plus burns exceptionally clean, formation of some creosol
may occur when burning wood pellets over time.
11- The chimney connector, rain cap, spark arrester and chimney should be inspected at least
twice monthly during the heating season to determine and remove if a creosol buildup has
occurred.
12- Locate furniture and any other combustibles at least 36” away from unit.
13- Store fuel at a safe distance from the unit, in a dry, well-ventilated location.
14- Ash removed from the stove should be placed in a non-combustible metal container with
a tight fitting lid.
15- If burying ashes, be sure they are thoroughly cooled first.
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