American Energy Systems O2 Catalytic User Manual
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NEVER burn wet or green wood. Firewood should be stored in a dry location away from the elements.
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Check your chimney system carefully before installation. If in doubt about a chimney’s condition, contact a certified
professional.
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ALWAYS comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as they appear in this manual.
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See the listing label located on the back of the catalytic stove for additional safety information.
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ALWAYS start a fire with paper and kindling. Adding of wood fuel should be moderate as the fire progresses. Do not burn
large quantities of paper or foreign materials that create an extremely hot, quick fire that can lead to over fire conditions.
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NEVER burn a catalytic stove with the damper open, except when reloading a stove.
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ALWAYS build fires directly on the refractory brick floor. DO NOT use andirons or grates or elevate the fire in any other
manner.
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For further information on using your catalytic wood stove, obtain a copy of the National Fire Protection Association’s
“Using Coal and Wood Stoves Safely”, NFPA No. NS-10-1978. The address of the NFPA is 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston,
Massachusetts 02210.
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INSTALLATION of a catalytic stove shall be in accordance with the Manufactured Home and Safety Standard (HUD), CFR
3280, Part 24.
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Never allow the combustion or blower air intake to be blocked. Once a stove is installed as an insert do not allow a raised
hearth to create a blockage.
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CAUTION: Do not turn a room air blower on until the fire has been burning for 30 minutes or longer. (This is not
applicable to units without the blower option.)
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Never slam the door, strike the glass, or over tighten the glass screws.
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ALWAYS operate a Country Flame catalytic stove with the door closed, except during refueling operation.
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Do not burn coal in your stove
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Keep the door of the unit closed except during the fueling process.
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Check the door and glass seal frequently and keep them in good condition.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS