Installation Overview; Introduction - Spartherm Varia M60h Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

1. INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

chimney connection
convection air outlet
hood
zero clearance mantel
bricks and baffles
elevating door
convection air inlet
Example shown: Varia M80h

2. INTRODUCTION

The Spartherm fireplaces have been tested and
certified by CSA based on the following standards:
UL 127 / ULC S-610-M87. EPA : exempt from current
legislation. Before installing your Spartherm fireplace,
please contact the local building authorities to obtain
the necessary permits and information about appli-
cable regulations. Please read this manual carefully
before installing or using your fireplace. Incorrect
installation may result in fire. To reduce the risk of
fire, follow the installation instructions. Failiure to do
so may result in property damage, bodily injury or even
death. Keep this manual handy so you can refer to it
whenever necessary.
WARNING
• THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND
CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED.
• ANY CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS TO THIS APPLI-
ANCE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND
IS PROHIBITED:
• Do not operate appliance before reading and
understanding operating instructions. Failure to
operate appliance according to operating instruc-
tions could cause fire or injury.
• Before installing this appliance, contact the local
building or fire authority and follow their guidelines.
• This appliance must be installed by a qualified
installer.
• Do not use a fireplace insert or other product no
specified for use with this fireplace.
• Risk of burns. The appliance should be turned off
and cooled before servicing.
• Do not operate without fully assembling all
components.
• Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal
edges may be sharp.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the haz-
ards of high surface
• temperature and should stay away to avoid burns
or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance. Tod-
dlers, young children and others may be suscepti-
ble to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier
is recommended if there are at risk individuals in
the house. To restrict access to an appliance or
stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep tod-
dlers, young children and other at risk individuals
out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
• Clothing or other flammable material must not be
placed on or near the appliance. Objects placed
in front of the appliance must be kept a minimum
of 48" (1220 mm) away from the front face of the
appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
• Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety
measure to protect infants/toddlers from touching
hot surfaces.
• Even after the appliance is out, the glass and/or
screen will remain hot for an extended period of
time.
• Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for
safety screens and hearth guards to protect chil-
dren from hot surfaces. These screens and guards
must be fastened to the floor.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
• Under no circumstances should this appliance be
modified.
• This appliance must not be connected to a chimney
flue pipe servicing a separate solid fuel burning
appliance.
• Do not operate the appliance with glass door
removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the
glass should be done by a licensed or qualified
service person.
• Do not strike or slam shut the appliance glass door.
• Only doors / optional fronts certified with the unit
are to be installed on the appliance.
• Keep the packaging material out of reach of chil-
dren and dispose of the
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• material in a safe manner. As with all plastic bags,
these are not toys and should be kept away from
children and infants.
• If the appliance is not properly installed, a house
fire may result. Do not expose the appliance to the
elements (ex. rain, etc.) and keep the appliance dry
at all times. Wet insulation will produce an odour
when the appliance is used.
• The chimney must be sound and free of cracks.
Clean your chimney a minimum of twice a year and
as required.
• Do not start a fire with chemicals or fluids such as
gasoline, engine oil, etc.
• Your appliance requires periodic maintenance and
cleaning. Failure to maintain your appliance may
lead to smoke spillage in your home.
• Lower emissions generally result when burning
air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to
softwoods or too green or freshly cut hardwoods.
Burning wet unseasoned wood can cause exces-
sive creosote accumulation. When this is ignited
it can cause a chimney fire that may result in a
serious house fire.
• This appliance is designed to burn natural wood
only. Do not burn treated wood, coal, charcoal,
coloured paper, cardboard, solvents or garbage.
• Burn wood directly on the firebricks. Do not elevate
grate or otherwise raise the fire.
• Do not store wood within appliance installation
clearances or within the space required for re-fuel-
ing and ash removal.
• Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with
a tight lid and placed on a non-combustible sur-
face well away from the home or structure until
completely cool.
• Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained
when building a mantel or shelves above the appli-
ance. Elevated temperatures on the wall or in the
air above the appliance can cause melting, disco-
louration or damage to decorations, a T.V. or other
electronic components.
• Do not install this fireplace insert in a factory- built
fireplace unless certified with the fireplace.