Isokern Standard 36 - Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions
1. Before starting the replace and DM 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 Fireplace and DM chimney
installation must comply with all local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
3. Fireplaces and DM chimney systems are intended 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 periodically 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 more often, periodically 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 articial 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 product not specied for use with Isokern
replaces and the DM chimney system unless written
authorization is given by Earthcore. Failure to heed this
warning may cause a re hazard and will void the Earthcore
warranty.
10. These replaces are not intended to heat an entire home
or to be used as a primary heat source. They are designed to
ensure homeowner comfort by providing supplemental heat
to the room.
11. Always ensure that an adequate supply of replacement
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 efcient features, the optional combustion air
supply kits may not provide all the air required to support
combustion and the proper ow of combustion gases up the
chimney.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any smoking
or related problems that may result from the lack of adequate
air supply owing into the house. It is the responsibility 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.
It is acceptable to use mechanical draft systems, if
the venting companies do the engineering calculations and
make the necessary recommendations for fan size and ue
vent diameter following the guidelines of NFPA 211/2006,
pg. 211-13. Installation of such systems must also follow
the mechanical drafting company’s explicit installation and
operation instructions.
Caution: When used with the replace systems, all gas
log sets must be operated with the damper clamped in the
fully open position. 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
visible or suspected physical damage - consult your Isokern
distributor or authorized Isokern representative for advice.
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