Introduction - Napoleon EPA 1100 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

• THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED.
• Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate
appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury.
• Before installing this appliance, contact the local building or fi re authority and follow their guidelines.
• This appliance must be installed by a qualifi ed installer.
• Risk of burns. The appliance should be turned off and cooled before servicing.
• Do not let the appliance become hot enough for any part to glow red.
• Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
• Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal
edges may be sharp.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. Tod-
dlers, young children and others may be susceptible 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 toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals out of the
room and away from hot surfaces.
• Clothing or other fl ammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance. Objects placed in
front of the appliance must be kept a minimum of 48" away from the front face of the appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffi c 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 children
from hot surfaces. These screens and guards must be fastened to the fl oor.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
• Under no circumstances should this appliance be modifi ed.
• Do not operate the appliance with the glass door removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass
should be done by a licensed or qualifi ed service person.
• Do not strike or slam shut the appliance glass door.
• Operate only with the doors tightly closed.
• Only doors / optional fronts certifi ed with the unit are to be installed on the appliance.
• Keep the packaging material out of reach of children and dispose of the 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 fi re 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 re-
quired.
• Do not start a fi re with chemicals or fl uids 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.
• Higher effi ciencies and 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 excessive creosote accumulation. When this is ignited it can cause a chimney fi re that may result
in a serious house fi re.
• This appliance is designed to burn natural wood only. Do not burn treated wood, coal, charcoal, co-
loured paper, cardboard, solvents or garbage.
• Burn wood behind the log retainer directly on the fi rebricks. Do not elevate grate or otherwise raise the
fi re.
• Do not store wood within appliance installation clearances or within the space required for re-fueling
and ash removal.
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