EarthStone BV400C-2 User Manual
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
CAUTION: PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW ROOM
HEATER. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUC-
TIONS EXACTLY, WITHOUT DEVIATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,
A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS
AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
HEATER. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUC-
TIONS EXACTLY, WITHOUT DEVIATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,
A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS
AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
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1. If utilizing an older chimney, it must be in-
spected for adequate serviceability. Refer to
the heading Chimney Inspection on page 4.
the heading Chimney Inspection on page 4.
2. Install only in masonry fireplaces, built to UBC
37 or ULC S628 standards or A factory built
fireplace built to UL 127 or ULC S610 stan-
dards.
fireplace built to UL 127 or ULC S610 stan-
dards.
3. The minimum clearances must be maintained
for all combustible surfaces and materials in-
cluding; furniture, carpet, drapes, clothing,
wood, papers, etc. Do not store firewood
within this clearance space.
cluding; furniture, carpet, drapes, clothing,
wood, papers, etc. Do not store firewood
within this clearance space.
4. This appliance requires a non-combustible
fireplace hearth or hearth extension (see Floor
Protection on page 4 for additional informa-
tion).
Protection on page 4 for additional informa-
tion).
5.
Minimum ceiling height must be 7 feet (213 cm)
(measured from base of appliance to ceiling).
(measured from base of appliance to ceiling).
6. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY
FLUE CONNECTED TO ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
7. Do not connect this appliance to air ducts or
any air distribution system.
8.
Do not install appliance in a sleeping room.
9. PREVENT CREOSOTE FIRE: Inspect and clean
chimney frequently. Under certain conditions
of use, creosote buildup may occur rapidly. In-
spect chimney connector and chimney twice
monthly and clean if necessary. Using green or
inadequately seasoned wood can greatly in-
crease creosote buildup. Use dry wood to
minimize creosote buildup.
of use, creosote buildup may occur rapidly. In-
spect chimney connector and chimney twice
monthly and clean if necessary. Using green or
inadequately seasoned wood can greatly in-
crease creosote buildup. Use dry wood to
minimize creosote buildup.
10. USE SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY: This appliance
is approved for burning dry seasoned natural
wood only. CAUTION: BURN UNTREATED
WOOD ONLY. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR
FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE,
NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
wood only. CAUTION: BURN UNTREATED
WOOD ONLY. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR
FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE,
NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
11. Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liq-
uids to start or "freshen up" a fire in this
heater. Keep all such liquids well away from
the heater while it is in use.
uids to start or "freshen up" a fire in this
heater. Keep all such liquids well away from
the heater while it is in use.
12. DO NOT OVERFIRE: If heater or chimney con-
nector glows, you are overfiring. Overfiring this
appliance could cause a house fire. Overfiring is
a condition where the appliance is operated at
temperatures above its design capabilities (see
Overfiring, on page 19). Overfiring can be
caused by improper installation, improper op-
eration, lack of maintenance or improper fuel
appliance could cause a house fire. Overfiring is
a condition where the appliance is operated at
temperatures above its design capabilities (see
Overfiring, on page 19). Overfiring can be
caused by improper installation, improper op-
eration, lack of maintenance or improper fuel
usage. Damage caused from overfiring is NOT
covered under the manufacturers limited war-
ranty (see Care and Operation, pages 12 to 14).
covered under the manufacturers limited war-
ranty (see Care and Operation, pages 12 to 14).
13. NEVER LEAVE AN UNATTENDED FIREPLACE
INSERT BURNING ON HIGH. Operation of the
fireplace insert with the primary air control at
its highest burn rate setting for extended peri-
ods can cause dangerous overfiring condi-
tions. The primary air control should only be
positioned at the highest setting during start-
up procedures and for short durations. When
leaving the fireplace insert unattended ensure
that the primary air control is set to the low or
medium low range.
fireplace insert with the primary air control at
its highest burn rate setting for extended peri-
ods can cause dangerous overfiring condi-
tions. The primary air control should only be
positioned at the highest setting during start-
up procedures and for short durations. When
leaving the fireplace insert unattended ensure
that the primary air control is set to the low or
medium low range.
14. Use a metal container with a tight fitting lid to
dispose of ashes.
15. IN THE EVENT OF A COMPONENT FAILURE,
USE ONLY COMPONENTS PROVIDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER AS REPLACEMENT PARTS.
MANUFACTURER AS REPLACEMENT PARTS.
16. Burning any kind of fuel uses oxygen from the
dwelling. Be sure that you allow an adequate
source of fresh air into the room where the
fireplace insert is operating (see Ventilation on
page 5).
source of fresh air into the room where the
fireplace insert is operating (see Ventilation on
page 5).
17. CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. An ap-
pliance hot enough to warm your home can
severely burn anyone touching it. Keep chil-
dren, clothing and furniture away. Contact may
cause skin burns. Do not let children touch the
appliance. Train them to stay a safe distance
from the unit.
severely burn anyone touching it. Keep chil-
dren, clothing and furniture away. Contact may
cause skin burns. Do not let children touch the
appliance. Train them to stay a safe distance
from the unit.
18. Build fires directly upon the brick hearth inside
the fireplace insert. Do not use grates, irons or
any other method to elevate the fire.
any other method to elevate the fire.
19. Once the fire is established, never burn the
appliance with the bypass damper open, ex-
cept when refueling the appliance.
cept when refueling the appliance.
20. CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR: Do not operate this
appliance without the catalytic combustor as-
sembly (this consists of ceramics, gasket and
a housing) properly installed. Burning of metal
foils, coal, plastic garbage, diesel oil and sulfur
will make the catalyst in the combustor inac-
tive. The combustor is fragile; handle carefully.
The performance of the catalytic device or its
durability has not been evaluated as part of the
certification.
sembly (this consists of ceramics, gasket and
a housing) properly installed. Burning of metal
foils, coal, plastic garbage, diesel oil and sulfur
will make the catalyst in the combustor inac-
tive. The combustor is fragile; handle carefully.
The performance of the catalytic device or its
durability has not been evaluated as part of the
certification.
21. See the listing label located on the back of fire-
place (or see Safety/Listing Label on page 25).
22. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.