Heat & Glo Fireplace WS-250 - Manual (Page 7)

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SAFETY LISTING
The WS-150 AND WS-250 are approved for mobile
home installations with outside combustion air in the
U.S. (See page 14 for further details). For residential
installations in Canada without an outside combus-
tion air kit, a source of fresh air into the room must be
provided.
INSTALLATION MATERIALS NEEDED
FOR YOUR SAFETY
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (also known as flue pipe
or stove pipe): The chimney connector joins the stove
to the chimney (see page 11). It should be 6" (152mm)
minimum diameter 24 MSG black or blued steel, or
an approved air-insulated double wall venting pipe.
THIMBLE: A manufactured or site-constructed
device installed in combustible walls through
which the chimney connector passes to the chim-
ney (see pages 11-12). It is intended to keep the
walls from igniting.
CHIMNEY SYSTEMS
A. APPROVED MASONRY (see specifications on
pages 12-13) with at least 5/8" (16mm) fire clay
lining joined with refractory cement or other listed
system suitable for use with wood stoves.
B. PREFABRICATED 6" (152mm) listed high tem-
perature (UL 103HT or ULC 629M) chimney. Com-
ponents required by manufacturers for installa-
tion such as the chimney support base, firestop
(as appropriate), attic insulation shield, insulated
tee, etc., are necessary to assure a safe chim-
ney installation. Use only components manufac-
tured for the chimney. Chimney installation should
meet NFPA 211 standards.
FIRE SAFETY: To provide reasonable fire safety, the
following should be given serious consideration:
1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor
of your home to ensure your safety. They should
be located away from the heating appliance and
close to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke
detector manufacturer’s placement and installa-
tion instructions, and be sure to maintain regularly.
2. A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher
to contend with small fires resulting from burning
embers.
3. A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least
two escape routes.
4. A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows: In
the event of a chimney fire:
A. Notify fire department
B. Prepare occupants for immediate evacuation.
C. Close all openings into the stove.
D. While awaiting fire department, watch for ig-
nition of adjacent combustibles from over-
heated stove pipe, hot embers or sparks
from the chimney.
VENTING SYSTEM
The venting system consists of a chimney connector
and a chimney. These get extremely hot during use.
In the event of a creosote fire, temperatures inside
the chimney may exceed 2000°F (1100°C). To pro-
tect against the possibility of a house fire, the chim-
ney connector and chimney must be properly installed
and maintained. An approved thimble must be used
when a connection is made through a combustible
wall to a chimney. A chimney support package must
be used when a connection is made through the ceil-
ing to a prefabricated chimney. These accessories
are absolutely necessary to provide safe clearances
to combustible wall and ceiling material. Follow vent-
ing manufacturer’s clearances when installing vent-
ing system.
This stove may be connected to a lined masonry
chimney or a listed high temperature prefabricated
approved metal chimney. Do not connect it to a chim-
ney serving another appliance. To do so will affect the
safe operation of both appliances.