Responsible Ownership - Polar Electro G2 Owner's Manual

Several precautions must be taken to minimize the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning especially when the
G-Class is installed in a building:
• First, run the furnace in the most efficient manner possible to reduce the production of carbon monoxide.
Use well seasoned, dry wood and establish the correct operating draft as laid out in these operating instructions
to help limit CO emissions.
• Second, Building Pressure—if the combustion air for an appliance (i.e., the wood furnace) comes from
within the same building in which the appliance is located, there will be a tendency for the internal building
pressure to become negative. Adequate mechanical ventilation must be supplied to the building to neutralize
the building pressure, otherwise there is a risk of reversing the flow of exhaust flue products back into the
building. These flue products may not only come from the wood furnace but also from other combustion
appliances in the building.
• Thirdly, Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors—Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
are not only important tools for protecting the inhabitants of a building, but they are mandated in many
jurisdictions. Although these items should be located on every level of a building there are two locations
that are of prime importance. The first is in the sleeping areas of the building, and the second is in the
location where the combustion process is taking place. Check with local codes for details on alarm/detector
requirements. Carefully follow installation instructions included with the purchase of your Smoke Alarm and
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s).
3.1 Safety First!
• Be safety conscious.
• Clear ground around heater.
• Use non-combustible cement blocks, patio blocks
or cement base under heater.
• Install the rain cap on the chimney. Use an
approved spark arrestor.
• Use a good quality pipe for hot water distribution.
• ALWAYS HIRE APPROPRIATELY QUALIFIED
INSTALLERS!
For service and support on your Polar Furnace contact your local dealer

Responsible Ownership

3.2 Minimize Smoke Emissions.
Burn Wisely.
• Be considerate of your neighbours when operating
your furnace. If you use your furnace in the summer
months, ensure that your chimney exhaust is not
adversely affecting any neighbours with open
windows.
• Consider prevailing wind direction when choosing
a site location for the heater.
• Water can be piped a long distance with minimal
heat loss. This is a good option to avoid smoke
related problems.
• Don't burn garbage. Burn only well-seasoned
firewood.
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