Quadra-Fire 5100I-GD-B Owner's Manual - page 5
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5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT
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438-0380D
September1,2008
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Getting Started
A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations
Considerationmustbegivento:
• Safety
• Convenience
• Traffic flow
• Chimney and chimney connector required
Itisagoodideatoplanyourinstallationonpaper,usingexact
measurements for clearances and floor protection, before
actuallybeginningtheinstallation.
We recommend that a qualified building inspector and your
insurancecompanyrepresentativereviewyourplansbefore
andafterinstallation.
Ifthisapplianceisinanareawherechildrenmaybenearit
isrecommendedthatyoupurchaseadecorativebarriertogo
infrontoftheappliance.Remember to always keep children
away while it is operating and do not let anyone operate
thisapplianceunlesstheyarefamiliarwiththeseoperating
instructions.
WARNING
Fire Risk
• HOT while in operation and after fire
isout.
• DONOToperatewithoutprotective
barrier.
B. Fire Safety
To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be
givenseriousconsideration:
1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of
your home to ensure your safety. They should be
located away from the heating appliance and close
to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector
manufacturer’splacementandinstallationinstructions,
andbesuretomaintainregularly.
2. A conveniently located ClassA fire extinguisher
to contend with small fires resulting from burning
embers.
3. Apracticedevacuationplan,consistingofatleasttwo
escaperoutes.
. A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows:
In the event of a chimney fire:
a Evacuatethehouseimmediately
b. Notify fire department
WARNING
• Do NOT connect this unit to a chimney flue
servicinganotherappliance.
• DoNOTconnecttoanyairdistributionductor
system.
May allow flue gases to enter the house.
Asphyxiation Risk.
Fire Risk.
WARNING
• Donotoperateappliancebeforereadingand
understandingoperatinginstructions.
• Failure to operate appliance properly may
cause a house fire.
• Installationanduseofanydamagedappliance.
• Modification of the appliance.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies.
• Installationand/oruseofanycomponentpartnotapproved
by Hearth & Home Technologies.
• Operating appliance without fully assembling all
components.
• Operatingappliancewithoutlegsattached(ifsuppliedwith
unit).
• Do NOT Overfire - If appliance or chimney connector glows,
you are overfiring.
Any such action that may cause a fire hazard.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibilityfor,andthewarrantywillbe
voidedby,thefollowingactions:
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
nationalcodesandregulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building, fire officials or
authoritieshavingjurisdictionaboutrestrictions,installation
inspection,andpermits.
CAUTION