Safety Instructions
1. Before starting the MAGNUM replace and DM 54
chimney installation, read these installation instructions
carefully to be sure you understand them completely. Failure to
follow them could cause replace malfunction resulting in serious
injury or property damage.
2. Always check local building codes governing replaces and
replace installations. The MAGNUM replace and DM chim-
ney installation must comply with all local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
3. MAGNUM replace and DM 54 chimney systems are intend-
ed for use in any application where a traditional masonry type
replace would apply. The chimney system must always vent
vertically to the outside of the building.
4. Creosote and soot formation and the need for removal: When
wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors
which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The
creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney ue of
a slow burning re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on
the ue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely
hot re.
Because of creosote and soot buildup it is necessary to
inspect and clean the replace and chimney prior to use and peri-
odically during the heating season. Cleaning of the replace and
the chimney system should be done annually at a minimum. In
colder climates, chimney cleaning may need to be done periodi-
cally throughout the heating season.
5. Before servicing, allow the replace to cool. Always shut off
any electricity or gas to the replace while working on it.
6. Use only solid fuel or natural or LP gas log sets in this unit. Do
not use articial wax based logs, chemical chimney cleaners or
ame colorants in this replace.
7. Never use gasoline, kerosene, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
charcoal lighter uid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a
re in this replace. Keep all ammable liquids at a safe distance
from the replace.
8. Always keep the ue damper open when heat is present in the
replace.
9. Do not use a replace insert or any other product not speci-
ed for use with the MAGNUM replace and DM 54 chimney
systems unless written authorization is given by Isokern. Failure
to heed this warning may cause a re hazard and will void the
Isokern warranty.
10. This replace is not intended to heat an entire home or
to be used as a primary heat source. It is designed to ensure
homeowner comfort by providing supplemental heat to the
room.
11. Always ensure that an adequate supply of replacement
combustion air from the outside of the house is accessible to
the re to support normal combustion. Fireplaces consume
large volumes of air during the normal ring process.
In the event the home is tightly sealed and has
modern energy efcient features, the optional combustion
air supply kits may not provide all the air required to sup-
port combustion and the proper ow of combustion gases up
the chimney.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any smok-
ing or related problems that may result from the lack of
adequate air supply owing into the house. It is the respon-
sibility of the builder/contractor to ensure that adequate air
supply has been provided for the replace.
12. “Smoke free” operation is not warranted nor is the
manufacturer responsible for inadequate system draft caused
by mechanical systems, general construction conditions,
inadequate chimney heights, adverse wind conditions or
any unusual environmental conditions or factors beyond the
manufacturer’s control.
Caution: When used with the MAGNUM replace system,
all gas log sets must be operated with the damper clamped
in the fully open position. This includes unlisted “vent free”
log sets. Only listed “vent free” log sets may be operated
with the damper in the closed position.
13. When in doubt about a component’s usability - has vis-
ible or suspected physical damage - consult your Isokern
distributor or authorized Isokern representative for advice.
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