Newmac NCM120 - General Installation Standards; Compliance with Codes; Safety Warnings; CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS

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The Newmac NS220 (Status), NC100 (Classic) and NCM120 (Classic II, Mobile) are listed for USA and Canada under
Solid-Fuel Space/Room Heater Standards UL1482, Underwriter’s Laboratories, and ULC S627, Underwriter’s
Laboratories of Canada, by the Canadian Standards Association, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
(NRTL/C).
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The installation must comply with the requirements of the regulatory authority in your area. In the United States, the
installation must conform to the National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys,
Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Codes. In Canada, the installation must conform to
CAN/CSA-B365 Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning appliances. Also in the United States, install in accordance
with such codes as the BOCA National Mechanical Code, the Standard Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Mechanical
Code.
In the United States room heaters intended for installation in mobile homes are to be installed in accordance with the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards published by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD).
Information that is provided on the appliance certification label takes precedence over that presented here.
When this heater in not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation
instructions. Contact your local building or fire officials about inspection requirements in your area.
WARNINGS
 DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
 DO NOT INSTALL MODELS NS220 (NEWMAC STATUS) OR NC100 (NEWMAC CLASSIC) IN A MOBILE HOME.
 DO NOT CONNECT HEATER TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM
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DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
 HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE
SKIN BURNS.
 WHEN INSTALLING THE NCM120 MAKE SURE THAT THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME
FLOOR WALL AND CEILING/ROOF ARE MAINTAINED. SEE MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
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DO NOT INSTALL NCM120 (NEWMAC CLASSIC II, MOBILE) IN A SLEEPING ROOM.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may result
in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
CHIMNEY
This room heater requires at least a 6” diameter chimney flue and must be connected to either:
1. a chimney complying with the requirements for Type HT chimneys in the Standard for Chimneys, Factory-Built,
Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance UL103 HT(USA) such as GSW type JSC, or CAN/ULC S629,
650C Factory Built Chimneys (Canada), such as GSW type JM or
2. a code-approved masonry chimney with an approved flue liner.
INSTALLING HEATER
Newmac recommends that the room heater be professionally installed.
For NCM120 (Newmac Classic II Mobile) heater see additional installation requirements in “MOBILE HOME
INSTALLATION”.
1. If a factory built chimney is required, install a suitable chimney listed for solid fuel according to chimney
manufacturer’s requirements.
2. If a masonry chimney is to be used check with your local regulatory authority that it is suitable for solid fuel
operation.
3. Ensure that all other openings into the chimney flue are sealed shut and that the heater will be the only appliance
connected to the chimney flue.
4. Select location for heater close to chimney location and allowing for clearances to combustible materials. Install
additional protection for combustible materials if clearances are reduced – see REDUCED CLEARANCES.