Safety Information - Vermont Castings Savannah SSI30 Owner's Manual

SSI30 Wood Insert
please Read This Manual before Installing and using Fireplace
IMpORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOuR INSERT IS NOT pROp-
ERlY INSTAllEd, OpERATEd ANd MAINTAINEd, A
hOuSE FIRE MAY RESulT. FOR SAFETY, FOllOW
All INSTAllATION, OpERATION ANd MAINTENANCE
dIRECTIONS. CONTACT lOCAl buIldINg OFFICIAlS
AbOuT RESTRICTIONS ANd INSTAllATION INSpEC-
TION REquIREMENTS IN YOuR AREA.
pRECAuTIONS
Vermont Castings inserts and component parts have been
tested to operate safely when installed in accordance with
instructions provided in this manual. Carefully read and
understand all instructions before beginning installation.
If you notice any damage to insert or component parts,
immediately report damage to your Vermont Castings
dealer.
Only use Vermont Castings components or the warranty
will be voided and a fire hazard may be created.
Vermont Castings warranty will be voided by and Vermont
Castings disclaims any responsibility for the following ac-
tions:
•
Installation of any damaged insert or chimney
component;
•
Modification of insert, chimney assembly or any
component parts thereof; (except for chase flash-
ings as detailed in Vermont Castings Chimney Top
installation instructions).
•
Installation other than as instructed by Vermont
Castings; or
•
Installation and/or use of any component part not
manufactured or approved by Vermont Castings in
combination or assembly with a Vermont Castings
insert system, notwithstanding any independent
testing laboratory or other third party approval
of such component parts or accessory.
Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.
Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in
compliance before installing the insert.
This insert and chimney system must be vented out-
doors.
do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any
manner.
burn only solid wood fuel.
The insert is intended for operation only with the door
fully closed.
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do not install any products not specified for use with
this insert.
This insert is hOT WhIlE IN OpERATION! kEEp ChIl-
dREN, ClOThINg ANd FuRNITuRE AWAY. CONTACT
MAY CAuSE SkIN buRNS.
dO NOT OvERFIRE ThIS hEATER. Overfiring can re-
sult in permanent damage to the insert. If an exterior
part of the insert or the chimney connector glows, you
are overfiring.
WARNINg: OpERATE ONlY WITh dOORS FullY
ClOSEd. IF dOORS ARE lEFT pARTlY OpEN, gAS
ANd FlAME MAY bE dRAWN OuT OF ThE INSERT
OpENINg, CREATINg RISkS OF bOTh FIRE ANd
SMOkE.
bEFORE INSTAllATION OF YOuR ApplI-
ANCE
1. Check with the building inspector's office for compliance
with local codes; a permit may be required.
2. This appliance requires a masonry or prefabricated
chimney listed to ULC S629 (Canada) and UL 103HT
(U.S.) sized correctly.
3. A 6" (152 mm) diameter flue is required for proper
performance.
4. Always connect this unit to a chimney and NEvER VENT
TO ANOTHER ROOM OR INSIDE A BUILDING.
5. dO NOT connect this unit to any duct work to which
another appliance is connected such as a furnace.
6. dO NOT connect this unit to a chimney flue serving
another appliance.
7. The connector pipe and chimney should be inspected
periodically and cleaned if necessary.
8. Remember the clearance distances when you place
furniture or other objects within the area. dO NOT store
wood, flammable liquids or other combustible materials
too close to the unit. Refer to certification label on
back of your unit for required clearances.
9. Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority
for information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have
a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire. In
the event of a chimney fire, turn air control to closed
position and CAll ThE FIRE dEpARTMENT.
10. dO NOT tamper with combustion air control beyond
normal adjustment.

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