LG EARTH STOVE 2800HT 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.
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1. If utilizing an older chimney, it must be inspected
for adequate serviceability. Refer to the heading
Chimney Inspection on page 4.
Chimney Inspection on page 4.
2. Install only in masonry fireplaces, built to UBC
37 or ULC S628 standards or A factory built fire-
place (built to UL 127 or ULC S610 standards).
place (built to UL 127 or ULC S610 standards).
3. The minimum clearances must be maintained for
all combustible surfaces and materials including;
furniture, carpet, drapes, clothing, wood, papers,
etc. Do not store firewood within this clearance
space. Failure to maintain clearances to all com-
bustibles may result in a house fire.
furniture, carpet, drapes, clothing, wood, papers,
etc. Do not store firewood within this clearance
space. Failure to maintain clearances to all com-
bustibles may result in a house fire.
4. This appliance requires a non-combustible fire-
place hearth or hearth extension (see Floor Pro-
tection on page 4 for additional information).
tection on page 4 for additional information).
5. Minimum ceiling height must be 7 feet (213 cm)
(measured from base of appliance to ceiling).
6. DO NOT CONNECT THIS APPLIANCE TO A
CHIMNEY FLUE CONNECTED TO ANOTHER AP-
PLIANCE.
PLIANCE.
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
9. PREVENT CREOSOTE FIRE: Inspect and clean
chimney frequently. Under certain conditions of
use, creosote buildup may occur rapidly. Inspect
chimney connector and chimney twice monthly
and clean if necessary. Using green or inade-
quately seasoned wood can greatly increase
creosote buildup. Use dry wood to minimize
creosote buildup.
use, creosote buildup may occur rapidly. Inspect
chimney connector and chimney twice monthly
and clean if necessary. Using green or inade-
quately seasoned wood can greatly increase
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.
Overfiring can be caused by improper installa-
tion, improper operation, lack of maintenance or
improper fuel usage. Damage caused from over-
appliance could cause a house fire. Overfiring is
a condition where the appliance is operated at
temperatures above its design capabilities.
Overfiring can be caused by improper installa-
tion, improper operation, lack of maintenance or
improper fuel usage. Damage caused from over-
firing is NOT covered under the manufacturer's
limited warranty.
limited warranty.
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 periods
can cause dangerous overfiring conditions. The
primary air control should only be positioned at
the highest setting during start-up procedures
and for short duration. When leaving the fire-
place 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 periods
can cause dangerous overfiring conditions. The
primary air control should only be positioned at
the highest setting during start-up procedures
and for short duration. When leaving the fire-
place insert unattended ensure that the primary
air control is set to the low or medium low
range.
14. The Start-Up Air Control must only be opened
(pulled out) during the start-up procedures.
CAUTION: OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE
WITH THE START-UP AIR CONTROL IN THE
OPEN POSITION FOR EXTENDED PERIODS
CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS OVERFIRING CON-
DITIONS.
CAUTION: OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE
WITH THE START-UP AIR CONTROL IN THE
OPEN POSITION FOR EXTENDED PERIODS
CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS OVERFIRING CON-
DITIONS.
15. Use a metal container with a tight fitting lid to
dispose of ashes.
16. IN THE EVENT OF A COMPONENT FAILURE,
USE ONLY COMPONENTS PROVIDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER AS REPLACEMENT PARTS.
MANUFACTURER AS REPLACEMENT PARTS.
17. 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 fire-
place insert is operating (see Ventilation Re-
quirements on page 5).
source of fresh air into the room where the fire-
place insert is operating (see Ventilation Re-
quirements on page 5).
18. CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. An ap-
pliance hot enough to warm your home can se-
verely burn anyone touching it. Keep children,
clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause
skin burns. Do not let children touch the appli-
ance. Train them to stay a safe distance from
the appliance.
verely burn anyone touching it. Keep children,
clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause
skin burns. Do not let children touch the appli-
ance. Train them to stay a safe distance from
the appliance.
19. Do not operate this appliance without the fire-
box baffle plate properly installed.
20. 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.
21. See the listing label located on the back of fire-
place (or see Safety / Listing Label on page 26).
22. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.