Lennox Hearth II-T C FS - Manual (Page 4)

PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
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QUESTIONS TO ASK LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIAL
A correct installation is critical and imperative for reduc-
ing fire hazards and perilous conditions that can arise
when wood pellet burning appliances are improperly
installed. The installer must follow all of the manufac-
turers’ instructions.
The installation of this appliance must conform to local
codes and applicable state and federal requirements.
Familiarity with these requirements before installation is
essential. Important considerations to discuss with local
building officials include:
1.
Applicable codes (i.e. Uniform Mechanical Code,
State or Regional Codes).
Electrical codes:
In USA, NEC, ANSI / NFPA 70 – Latest Edition
In Canada, CSA C22.1 – Latest Edition
Power Supply Requirements – The power cord must
be plugged into a standard, 115 volt, 60 Hz grounded
electrical outlet. The approximate power requirement is
362 Watts, and will peak up to 736 Watts for approxi-
mately 6 minutes when the self-igniter is operating (it
will turn off 2 minutes after flame detection). The power
cord must be routed to avoid contact with any of the hot
or sharp exterior surface areas of the stove. When in-
stalled into a manufactured (mobile) home, the appli-
ance must be electrically grounded to the steel chassis
(see page 8, Manufactured [Mobile] Home Require-
ments). These requirements must be met unless other-
wise specified by state or local authorities.
WARNING - ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IN-
STRUCTIONS: THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED
WITH A THREE-PRONG (GROUNDING) PLUG
FOR YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK
HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED DI-
RECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED
THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE. DO NOT CUT
OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM
THIS PLUG. DO NOT ROUTE POWER CORD
UNDER OR IN FRONT OF APPLIANCE.
2. Local
amendments?
3. Is a permit required - cost?
You may wish to contact your insurance company
to ask if they require this.
4. Is outside combustion air required?
5. Rooms where the installation is not allowed?
INSTALLATION / MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
National Fire Protection Association – The primary
NFPA standard that refers to installation and mainte-
nance of pellet appliances and venting is NFPA 211 –
Latest Edition: Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid
Fuel appliances.
SELECTING A LOCATION
The design of your home and where you place your
stove will determine its value as a source of heat. A pel-
let stove depends primarily on air circulation (convec-
tion) to disperse its heat, and therefore, a central loca-
tion is often best. There are other practical considera-
tions, which must be considered before a final selection
of locations is made.
♦ Existing Chimneys
♦ Pellet Fuel Storage
♦ Aesthetic Considerations
♦ Roof Design (rafter locations & roof pitch)
♦ Room Traffic
♦ Proximity to Combustibles
♦ Electrical Wiring
The installation of this stove will require some research.
Once your options are determined, consult with your
local building department who will be able to give you
the necessary installation requirements for your area (Is
a building permit required? Rooms where installation
may not be allowed, etc.).
WARNING: CHECK ALL LOCAL BUILDING AND
SAFETY CODES BEFORE INSTALLATION. THE IN-
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND APPROPRIATE
CODE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED EX-
ACTLY AND WITHOUT COMPROMISE. ALTERA-
TIONS TO THE STOVE ARE NOT ALLOWED. DO
NOT CONNECT THE STOVE TO A CHIMNEY SYS-
TEM SERVING ANOTHER STOVE, APPLIANCE, OR
ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT. FAILURE TO FOL-
LOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID THE
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY.
SMOKE DETECTORS
Since there are always several potential sources of fire
in any home, we recommend installing smoke detec-
tors. If possible, install the smoke detector in a hallway
adjacent to the room (to reduce the possibility of occa-
sional false activation from the heat produced by the
stove). If your local code requires a smoke detector be
installed within the same room, you must follow the re-
quirements of your local code. Check with your local
building department for requirements in your area.
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