Spartherm Varia M60h Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 2

SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. PLEASE
READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR APPLIANCE. THIS APPLI-
ANCE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE RISK OF
FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THE APPLIANCE.
• This appliance can be very hot when burning.
• Combustible materials such as firewood, wet clothing, etc. placed too close can catch fire.
• Children and pets must be kept from touching the appliance when it is hot.
• The chimney must be sound and free of cracks. Before installing this unit, contact the local
building or fire authority and follow their guidelines.
• Operate only with the door tightly closed.
• Do not use an elevated grate or otherwise raise the fire.
• At least 14 square inches (90,3 square centimeters) of outside air must be admitted to the
room or directly to the unit through a 4´´ (101,6mm) diameter pipe. Failure to provide this
may starve other fuel burning appliances from an adequate air supply.
• Make sure not to create negative pressure in the installation room, e.g. by means of an
exhaust fan or similar mechanical blower, as this could affect the combustion oft the fire-
place or increase the possibility of smoke leakage.
• This appliance is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies and lower emis-
sions generally result when burning air dried
• seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods.
• Do not burn green or freshly cut wood.
• Do not start a fire with chemicals or fluids such as gasoline, engine oil, etc.
• Do not burn treated wood, coal, charcoal, colored paper, cardboard, solvents or garbage.
• Do not let the appliance become hot enough for any part to glow red.
• KEEP THE STOVE TOP TEMPERATURE BELOW 700°F (371°C). Attempts to achieve heat out-
put rates that exceed design specifications can result in steel distortion and damage.
WARNING
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS.
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED.
• READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION.
• LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH PARTY RESPONSI-
BLE FOR USE AND OPERATION.
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