HearthStone ARIES 26 Owner's Manual page 5

Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc
WARNING: Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly
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into fireplace. Do not place a blower inside burn area of firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts
that alter burner flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will occur.
Caution: Candles, incense, oil lamps, etc. produce combustion by-products including soot.
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Vent Free heaters will not filter or clean soot produced by these types of products. In addition,
the smoke and/or aromatics (scents) may be reburned in the vent free heater which can
produce odors. It is recommended to minimize the use of candles, incense, etc. while the vent
free heater is in operation.
Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
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vapors and liquids.
This appliance is intended for supplemental heating.
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Unvented gas heaters emit moisture into the living area. In most homes of average
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construction, this does not pose a problem. In houses of extremely tight construction,
additional mechanical ventilation is recommended.
During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various components of this heater are
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treated with certain oils, films or bonding agents. These chemicals are not harmful but may
produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the
heater; possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irritation. This is a normal and temporary
occurrence. The initial break-in operation should last four to six hours with the burner at the
highest setting. Provide maximum ventilation by opening windows or doors to allow odors to
dissipate. The amount of time required for the initial break-in is dependent on a number of
variables determined by your specific installation including but not limited to surfaces and
surface finishes adjacent to the fireplace which may off gas for some period of time. Any
odors remaining after this initial break-in period will be slight and will disappear with
continued use.
Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are for elevations up to 2,000 feet. If your
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installation is at an elevation greater than these, consult with the local authority having
jurisdiction for gas product installations to determine their specific requirements for high
altitude installations.
The heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment
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shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures
equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified
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service technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where an unvented heater is installed.
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WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
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ARIES 16/26/46 Series 8905, 8915, 8925
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