Planning Your Installation; Selecting A Location - Lennox Hearth Products Winslow PI40 Installation And Operation Manual

PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION

Questions To Ask Local Building Official
A correct installation is critical and imperative for reducing fire hazards and
perilous conditions that can arise when wood pellet burning appliances
are improperly installed. The installer must follow all of the manufactur-
ers' instructions.
Check all local building and safety codes before
installation. The installation instructions and appro-
priate code requirements must be followed exactly
and without compromise. Alterations to the stove are
not allowed. Do not connect the stove to a chimney
system serving another stove, appliance, or any air
distribution duct. Failure to follow these instructions
will void the manufacturers warranty.
The installation of this appliance must conform to local codes and appli-
cable state and federal requirements. Familiarity with these requirements
before installation is essential. Important considerations to discuss with
local building officials include:
1. Applicable codes (i.e. Uniform Mechanical Code, State or Regional
Codes).
Electrical codes:
In USA, NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70 – Latest Edition
In Canada, CSA C22.1 – Latest Edition
2. Local amendments
3. Is a permit required - cost. You may wish to contact your insurance
company to ask if they require this.
4. If outside combustion air is required
5. Rooms where the installation is not allowed
Power Supply Requirements
The power cord must be plugged into a standard, 120 volt, 60 Hz
grounded electrical outlet. The power supply cord must be routed to
avoid contact with any of the hot or sharp exterior surface areas of the
stove. When installed in a manufactured home, the appliance must be
electrically grounded to the steel chassis of the manufactured home (see
Mobile Home Installations on Page 12, for additional requirements).
These requirements must be met unless otherwise specified by state
or local authorities.
Electrical
• The fireplace insert requires 120 volts AC for operation.
• Maximum wattage is 700.
• Igniter wattage is 400.
• Normal operating wattage is 300.
Electrical Generator Operation
Your Winslow™ PI40 insert can be powered with a gas driven electrical
generator. However, the generator's electrical regulator may not be compat-
ible with the insert's electronics. The higher the quality of the generator,
the greater the chance that it is compatible with the insert.
Electrical grounding instructions: This appliance is
equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for
your protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-
prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the ground-
ing prong from this plug. Do not route power cord
under or in front of appliance.
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WARNING
WARNING
Surge Protectors - A surge protector is recommended to ensure the stove's
electrical components are not damaged due to a surge in the electrical
supply. Only high quality protectors listed to UL1449 should be used - low
quality protectors do not provide the protection needed.
Smoke Detectors - Since there are always several potential sources of
fire in any home, we recommend installing smoke detectors. If possible,
install the smoke detector in a hallway adjacent to the room (to reduce
the possibility of occasional false activation from the heat produced
by these appliances). If your local code requires a smoke detector be
installed within the same room, you must follow the requirements of
your local code. Check with your local building department for require-
ments in your area.
Installation / Maintenance Standards - National Fire Protection Associa-
tion – The primary NFPA standard that refers to installation and main-
tenance of pellet appliances and venting is NFPA 211 – Latest Edition:
Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel appliances.

SELECTING A LOCATION

The design of your home and where you place your stove will determine
its value as a source of heat. This type of appliance depends primarily on
air circulation (convection) to disperse its heat, and therefore, a central
location is often best. There are other practical considerations, which
must be considered before a final selection of locations is made. Some
of which includes:
• Existing Chimneys
• Pellet Fuel Storage
• Aesthetic Considerations
• Roof Design (rafter locations & roof pitch)
• Room Traffic
• Proximity to Combustibles
• Electrical Wiring
The body of these appliances are very heavy. The
use of a heavy duty escalara (stair step hand truck)
is recommended for lifting the appliance body.
NEGATIVE PRESSURE WARNING
This appliance is not designed to be operated in a negative pressure envi-
ronment. In very airtight homes with large kitchen exhaust fans, furnace
cold air returns, fresh air exchange systems and any other air system in
close proximity to the heating appliance may create a negative pressure
in the same room as the heating appliance. This can create dangerous
condition, drawing combustion by-products into the home. Be sure your
home has adequate makeup air to eliminate negative pressures caused
by the above-mentioned sources. Outside air connected to the appliance
probably will not resolve such a problem as the stove is not the source
of negative pressure. Lennox Hearth Products accepts no liability for
damages resulting from negative pressures described here.
Ventilation Requirements -
fresh air requirements of this appliance must be met within the space
where it will be installed. Ventilation is essential when using a solid-fuel-
burning heater. In well insulated and weather tight homes, it may inhibit
the rate the exhaust flows through the venting system (caused by a
shortage of air in the home). The lack of air is caused by many common
household appliances which exhaust air from the home (such as a fur-
nace, heat pump, air conditioner, clothes dryer, exhaust fans, fireplaces,
and other fuel burning appliances). Also, the combustion process of this
heater uses oxygen from inside the dwelling. If the available fresh air
delivery in the dwelling is insufficient to support the demands of these
appliances, problems can result (i.e. excessive negative pressure will
result in performance problems. To correct this problem it may help to
open a window (preferably on the windward side of the house) or install
an outside combustion air duct to the appliance.
CAUTION
Provide adequate air for combustion. The