Quadra-Fire YOSEMITE-MBK Owner's Manual

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Page 5Yosemite Wood StoveR7004-187LOctober 13, 20152 Getting StartedA . Design, Installation & Location ConsiderationsConsideration must be given to:• Safety• Convenience• Traffic flow• Chimney and chimney connector requiredIt is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using exactmeasurements for clearances and floor protection, beforeactually beginning the installation. If you are not using anexisting chimney, place the appliance where there will be aclear passage for a factory-built listed chimney through theceiling and roof.We recommend that a qualified building inspector and yourinsurance company representative review your plans beforeand after installationIf this appliance is in an area where children may be near itis recommended that you purchase a decorative barrier to goin front of the appliance. Remember to always keep childrenaway while it is operating and do not let anyone operatethis appliance unless they are familiar with these operatinginstructions.B. Fire SafetyTo provide reasonable fire safety, the following should begiven serious consideration:1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor ofyour home to ensure your safety. They should belocated away from the heating appliance and closeto the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detectormanufacturer’s placement and installation instructions,and be sure to maintain regularly.2. A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher tocontend with small fires resulting from burning embers.3. A CO detector should be installed in the room with theappliance.3. A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least twoescape routes.4. A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows:In the event of a chimney fire:a Evacuate the house immediatelyb. Notify fire departmentWARNING• DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIM-NEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLI-ANCE.• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBU-TION DUCT OR SYSTEM.May allow flue gases to enter the house.Asphyxiation Risk.Fire Risk.WARNING• Do not operate appliance before reading andunderstanding operating instructions.• Failure to operate appliance properly maycause a house fire.Check building codes prior to installation.• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state andnational codes and regulations.• Consult insurance carrier, local building, fire officials orauthorities having jurisdiction about restrictions, installationinspection, and permits.CAUTION• Installation and use of any damaged appliance.• Modification of the appliance.• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & HomeTechnologies.• Installation and/or use of any component part notapproved by Hearth & Home Technologies.• Operating appliance without fully assembling allcomponents.• Operating appliance without legs attached (if suppliedwith unit).• Do NOT Overfire - If appliance or chimney connectorglows, you are overfiring.Any such action that may cause a fire hazard.WARNINGFire Risk.Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims anyresponsibility for, and the warranty will bevoided by, the following actions: