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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 70-2002. 
 
In Canada, CSA C22.1 
 
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 approximately 6 minutes when 
the self-igniter is operating (it will turn off 2 min-
utes 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 
installed into a manufactured (mobile) home, the 
appliance must be electrically grounded to the 
steel chassis (see page 9, Manufactured [Mobile] 
Home Requirements
). These requirements must 
be met unless otherwise specified by state or lo-
cal authorities. 
 
WARNING:  ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IN-
STRUCTIONS: THIS APPLIANCE IS 
EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-PRONG 
(GROUNDING) PLUG FOR YOUR PROTEC-
TION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD AND 
SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A 
PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG 
RECEPTACLE. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE 
THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS 
PLUG.  DO NOT ROUTE POWER CORD UN-
DER OR IN FRONT OF APPLIANCE. 
 
2. Local 
amendments? 
3. 
Is a permit required - cost? 
(you may wish to contact your insurance com-
pany 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: 
Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel appli-
ances, Jan. 2000. 
 
SELECTING A LOCATION 
The design of your home and where you place your 
stove will determine its value as a source of heat. This 
type of appliance depends primarily on air circulation 
(convection) to disperse its heat, and therefore, a cen-
tral location is often best. There are other practical con-
siderations, 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.