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P68 Pellet Stove
Installing
Placethestoveonanoncombustibleoorprotec-
tor that extends a minimum of 6 inches to the front, 2
inchestothesidesandushwiththerearofthehopper.
SeeFig.6.Theminimumoorprotectormaterialis20
gaugesheetmetal.Otheroorprotectormaterialsare
ceramic tile, stone, brick, etc.
Place the stove away from combustible walls at
least as far as shown in Figures 3,4 and 5. Please note
the difference in side wall clearance with and without
side shields.
Note that the clearances shown are minimum for
safety but do not leave much room for access when
cleaning or servicing. Please take this into account
when placing the stove.
Connect the power cord to a 120 V.A.C. 60Hz
grounded receptacle. (A surge protector is recom-
mended to protect the circuit board.) If the voltage
entering your home is below 116 volts your stove may
not work properly. Also be sure that the polarity of the
outlet that the stove is plugged into is correct.
Priorto installing theuepipe, connect a draft
meter. (The draft meter must have a minimum range
of0-.5.)Recordtherstreading.Connectuepipeto
stove and be sure all doors and windows in the home
are closed. Record the second draft reading_______.
If the second reading is more than .05" lower than the
rstreading,checkforpossiblerestrictionsortheneed
for outside air (see page 9). For more information on
the draft test procedure, refer to Page 20.
Mobile Home Installation
When installing this unit in a mobile home several
requirements must be followed:
1.Theunitmustbeboltedtotheoor.Thiscan
be done with 1/4" lag screws through the 2 holes in
the base plate.
2. The unit must also be connected to outside air.
See page 9.
3. Floor protection and clearances must be fol-
lowed as shown.
4. Unit must be grounded to the metal frame of
the mobile home.
CAUTION: This appliance must be vented to the
outside.
Due to high temperatures, the stove should be
placedoutoftrafcandawayfromfurnitureanddrap-
eries.
Children and adults should be alerted to the haz-
ards of high surface temperatures and should stay away
to avoid burns to skin and/or clothing.
Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the same room as the stove.
Clothing and other ammable materials should
not be placed on or near this unit.
Installation
9"-13"
9"-13"
9" With Side Shields
13" Without Side Shields
Floor Protection must be 2 inches to each side, 6
inches to the front, and 0 inches to the back of the
stove. Floor Protector minimum: 25" wide x 33"
deep.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
2"
6" (measured
from glass)
0"
(even with
hopper)
Fig. 5
20"
2"
25" minimum
2"
33" minimum
Mobile/Manufactured Home Standards
Do Not Allow Installation In Rooms
Designated For Sleeping.
WARNING