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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 1
1 Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation Models: RUTHERFORD-50 Wood Burning Fireplace DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL NOTICE • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. • Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation. DO N ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 2
2 Read this manual before installing or operating this fi replace. Please retain this owner ’ s manual for future reference. Homeowner Reference Information Model Name: Date purchased/installed: Serial Number: Location on fi replace: Dealership purchased from: Dealer phone: Notes: We recommend that you record the following pertinent information ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 3
3 Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury . • W ARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury . • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury . ? ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 4
4 W arranty Hearth & Home T echnologies LIMITED W ARRANTY Hearth & Home T echnologies (“HHT”) and its respective brands extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric appliances purchased from an authorized HHT dealer and installed in the United States of America or Canada. W arranty starts with date of purchase b ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 5
5 This limited warranty does not extend to or include surface ? nish on the appliance or terminations, door gasketing, glass gasketing, glass discoloration, ? rebrick, pellet logs, kaowool or other ceramic insulating materials. Rust and/or corrosion on any of the metal surfaces, cast iron components, baf? es, ? repots, doors, or ? rebox area are no ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 6
6 1 1 Listing and Code Appro vals NOTICE: This fi replace is tested and approved as a decorative fi replace. It should not be factored as a primary heat source in residential heating calculations. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home T echnologies disclaims any responsibility for , and the warranty and agency listing will be voided by the ab ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 7
7 2 2 Operat ing Instr uct ions W ARNING! DO NOT operate fi replace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fi replace according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury . User Guide W ARNING Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns. • DO NOT touch screen/mesh or glass doors until cooled ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 8
8 D. Grate This fi replace is designed to be used with the grate sup- plied with this unit or one approved by HHT . The grate will deteriorate over time and will need occasional replacement. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Use only the factory-supplied integral grate. • Keeps logs in place. • Allows proper air circulation around the fi re. E. Firescr ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 9
9 W ARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces equipped with doors should be operated only with doors fully open or doors fully closed. If doors are left partly open, gas and fl ame may be drawn out of the fi replace opening. FULL Y OPEN CORRECT P ARTL Y CLOSED INCORRECT P ARTL Y OPEN INCORRECT FULL Y CLOSED CORRECT Figure 2.2 Operating Positions ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 10
10 M. Wood Fuel Hardwood vs Softwood Y our fi replace performance depends on the quality of the fi rewood you use. • Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound . • Hard woods are more dense than soft woods. • Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods. • Hard woods require more time to season, burn slower and are harder to ig ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 11
11 3 3 Maintainance and Ser vice A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate By: Homeowner B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or as recommended by a certi fi ed chimney sweep By: Certi fi ed chimney sweep Figure 3.1 Chimney & T ermination Cap Cleaning W ARNING! Risk of Fir ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 12
12 C. Check Firebox Molded Brick Panel Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner D. Inspect Grate Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner Inspect grate for: • W arping or sagging 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) or more • Broken welds • Burn-through of grate bars For safe operation, replace only with the approved grate from Hearth & Homes ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 13
13 4 4 T roubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can’t get fi re started Excessive smoke or spillage Burns too slowly Smolders, sizzles Not enough kindling/paper or no kindling/paper Use dry kindling, more paper . Arrange kindling & wood for air movement. Damper closed/not fully open Open damper . Not enough air for ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 14
14 Additional lateral support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed (Section 8) Ceiling firestop on floor of attic (Section 8) Support straps on rafter supports chimney (not shown) (Section 8) T ermination cap (Sections 8) Chimney penetrates roof preferably without affecting roof rafters (Section 8) Framing headed off in ceiling j ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 15
15 B. Design and Installation Considerations Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent fi replaces successfully . When a fi replace is drafting successfully , all combustion by-products are exiting the home through the chimney . Considerations for successful draft include: • Preventing negative pressure • Location of fi replace and chi ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 16
16 Marginal Location: • Below peak Location NOT recommended: • Not the highest point of the roof • Wind loading possible Multi-level Roofs Windward Leeward Recommended: Outside Air Intake on windward side NOT recommended: Outside Air Intake on leeward side Recommended Location: • Above peak Recommended: • Insulated exterior chase in coole ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 17
17 Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools and building supplies are available: Reciprocating saw Framing material Pliers Non-combustible sealant Hammer Gloves Phillips screwdriver Framing square Flat blade screwdriver Electric drill and bits Plumb line Safety glasses Level T ape measure 1/2-3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 self-drill ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 18
18 6 6 F raming & Clearances A F D B C 5/8 in. (16 mm) all configurations 1-1/2 in. min. air space from fireplace to combustible materials. 1/2 in. min. air space at nailing flanges. Note: In an exterior chase or projecting into a garage Across a corner As a room divider Along a wall 92 in. (2337 mm) G B E Note: In addition to these framing dim ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 19
19 B. Clearances W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Y ou must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as speci fi ed in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 1 1/08 (insulation) 0 in. to level of standoffs Attic Insulation Shield (ceiling) ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 20
20 60-7/8 in. 50 in. 18 1/2 in. [470 mm] 19 3/4 in. [500 mm] 4 in. [102 mm] 50° angle 39° angle 24 in. [610 mm] BRICK FRONT FLUSH FRONT 24 in. [610 mm] 22 3/8 in. [568 mm] Note: Grid depicts 1 inch squares. Figure 6.3 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (acceptable on both sides of opening) C. Sidewalls/Surrounds • Locate adjacent combus ...
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21 7 7 Installation of Fireplace CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. A. Things to Consider • Location(s) of outside air kit(s) • Gas line piping B. Position the Fireplace • Place the fi replace on a continuous fl at surface. • Follow framing instructi ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 22
22 Outlet placed higher than 3 ft below the termination cap Attic space Garage or combustible liquids storage Outlet blocked by snow , leaves, etc. Clear area outside house or in ventilated crawl space YES NO NO NO NO Factory-built fireplace Figure 7.4 Outside Combustion Air Placement Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 1 1/08 3 ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 23
23 Figure 8.1 T ypical Chimney System - Guidelines for Chimney System Installation 8 8 Ch imney Assembly NOTICE: Chimney performance may vary . • T rees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect performance. • Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or overdraft occurs. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 1 1/0 ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 24
24 T ermination Cap Storm Collar Chase T op Flashing Chase T op Collar (4) Roof Radiation Shields Chimney Section Attic Insulation Shield & Collar Square Frame Firestop Chimney Square Frame Firestop 74 1/8 in. (1883 mm) Effective Height Figure 8.2 A. Chimney Requirements Measure vertical distances from the base of the fi replace. W ARNING! Ris ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 25
25 A MAJOR CAUSE OF VENT RELA TED FIRES IS F AIL- URE T O MAINT AIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SP ACES) T O COMBUSTIBLE MA TERIALS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPOR T ANCE THA T DURACHIMNEY II BE INST ALLED ONL Y IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. B. Clearances Always allow at least a 2-inch clearance between Dura- Chimney II Pipe and any combustible ma ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 26
26 G. Assemble Chimney Sections Attach the fi rst chimney section or offset onto the top of the fi replace (Figure 8.4). Sheet metal screws are required to connect Chimney Section to Anchor Plate. Continue to add additional sections of chimney as needed. Use a W all Strap every eight (8) feet of chimney height. For each additional Chimney Section ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 27
27 I. Install Attic Insulation Shield The Attic Insulation Shield must be installed where the chimney passes into an attic. Its purpose is to prevent debris and insulation from getting too close to the chimney . In attic areas where this shield cannot fi t, or is not used you must enclose the attic portion of the chimney in a framed enclosure. If ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 28
28 K. Finish T op Apply a non-hardening waterproof sealant around the chimney at the point where the Storm Collar will meet the chimney just above the fl ashing (Figure 8.14). Slide the Storm Collar down over the chimney to the top of the fl ash- ing. The Storm Collar must be installed 1” of f the Chase T op Flashing to provide proper ventilati ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 29
29 N. Chimney T ermination Requirements • Install a cap approved and listed for this fi replace system. • Locate cap where it will not become plugged by snow or other materials. • Locate cap away from trees or other structures. • The bottom of the termination cap must be at least 3 ft (.91 m) above the roof AND at least 2 ft (.61 m) above ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 30
30 9 9 Chase Installations Ceiling Firestop Chase T op Flashing T ermination Cap False Ceiling Insulation in the outside walls of the chase Attic Insulation Shield Chimney Ceiling Firestop T abs False Ceiling False Ceiling Insulation Insulation Figure 9.1 Chase Assembly 1 2 3 1. Fireplace and chimney enclosed in an exterior chase. 2. Chimney offset ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 31
31 1/2 in. air space established by spacers Chase T op Flashing 1/2 in. Air Space (Not furnished by Dura-V ent) Fabricated Spaces Locally 1/2 Storm collar must be installed 1 1/2 in. off chase top Figure 9.4 Chase T op Construction B. Install Fireplace & Chimney Install as per Sections 7 and 8. C. Install Chase T op Flashing • Y ou MUST use a ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 32
32 Allow a 1 in. (25 mm) air gap between storm collar and chase top flashing 1/2 in. (13 mm) air space established by spacers 1/2 in. overhang 14 in. (345 mm) diameter chimney must extend at least 6 in. (152 mm) above chase top flashing. DuraChimney II Pipe 1/2 in. (13 mm) Field-fabricated spacers for chase top flashing Chase T op Flashing or Chase ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 33
33 B. House Style Shroud • Field-fabricated spacers (1/2 in./13 mm tall, 24 ga/.024 in. galvanized steel) must be used to support the chase top fl ashing or chase pan, in order to provide air fl ow . • 14 in. (345 mm) DuraChimney II pipe must extend at least 6 in. (152 mm) above the chase pan/ fl ashing. • A DuraChimney II cap must be used ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 34
34 C. Arch / Mailbox Style Shroud The arch or mailbox style shroud generally has two solid sides and a solid top. The exhaust openings are on the two open ends of the arch (Figure 10.3). T able 10.2 lists the minimum shroud dimensions, the minimum open area per side, and the minimum total open area for the shroud. Shaded area represents screened op ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 35
35 1 1 11 Inst allation of Molded Br ick Panel A. Install Hearth Molded Brick Panel • Place hearth panel into the fi replace. C. Install Back Molded Brick Panel-T raditional • Refer to Figure 1 1.1. • Set the grate brackets in place, 26.5 in. (673 mm) center to center . • Install the lower back panel. Center from side to side. • Install ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 36
36 Figure 1 1.2 Herringbone Molded Brick Panel Note: Use T -brac ke ts as templates and dr ill pilot holes into the inner shell with the dr ill bit provided. Side panels must be installed fi rst. E. Install Back Molded Brick Panel-Herring- bone • Refer to Figure 1 1.2. • Set the grate brackets in place, 26.5 in. (673 mm) center to center . • ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 37
37 Center of Fireplace Opening Round end of Rod through rings, then into Screen Rod Clip The noncombustible finishing material across the top of the fireplace opening will be even with the lower edge of the metal face. Noncombustible finishing materials MUST overlap side faces by 1 1/4 in. (32 mm) to cover the edges of the refractory . Finished ope ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 38
38 1 2 12 Fi n i sh i n g A. Non-Combustible Materials • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the following: - Steel - Iron - Brick - T ile - Concrete - Slate - Glass - Plasters • Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard T est Method for Behavior of Metals, in a V ertical T ube Furnace at 750° C B. ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 39
39 IMPORT ANT ! H ear th ex tension design must be determined before installation of fi replac e. Floor Noncombustible Framing Material Noncombustible Finishing Material Protective Metal Hearth Strips 1 in. Micore or equivalent insulation & 1/2 in. Durock Note: The bottom of the fireplace opening is 3-3/4 in. (95.3mm) above the bottom of the f ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 40
40 Non-combustible Sealant After completing the framing and applying the facing mate- rials over the framing, a bead of non-combustible sealant must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the fi replace and hearth. Non-combustible Sealant Note: The bottom of the fireplace opening is 3-3/4 in. (95.3mm) above the bottom of the fi ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 41
41 These surfaces must be covered with non-combustible material. Non-combustible sealant. D. Finishing Material Refer to Sections 12.A. and Sections 12.B. for combus- tible/noncombustible materials. Refer to Figure 12.10 for noncombustible zone. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Y ou must maintain clearances. • Use only non-combustible framing material bel ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 42
42 E. Combustible Mantel • See Figure 12.1 1. • A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 22 in. (508 mm) above the top of the fi replace opening. • A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm). • Combustible trim and materials cannot be placed within 6 in. (152 mm) of the fi replace opening (top or sides). ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 43
43 F . Mantel, Adding Extra Support If extra support for the mantel is needed across the front of the fi replace: • Obtain a piece of top/bottom track used in metal framing. • Cut the track to 65 7/8 in. (1673 mm) long. • Notch each end of the track 2 in. (51 mm). See Figure 12.12. • Place the track into the notches (shown in Figure 12.13) ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 44
44 G. Sidewalls/Surrounds • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 24 in. (305 mm) from the fi replace opening. • Combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 12.15. 60-7/8 in. 50 in. 18 1/2 in. [470 mm] 19 3/4 in. [500 mm] 4 in. [102 mm] 50° angle 39° angle 24 in. [610 mm] BRICK FRONT ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 45
45 A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision W ARNING! Fire and/or Asphyxiation Risk! Use with solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only . Gas fi re gener- ates fumes. • DO NOT install unvented gas logs • Damper must be locked fully open when gas logs are installed Firebox Repack Insulation Knockout Combustible Materials Maintain air clearance to co ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 46
46 1 4 14 R eference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions 16 1/8 in. 408 mm Gas Line Knockout 1 1 1/8 in. 282 mm 6 7/8 in. 175 mm 5 in. 129 mm 50 in. 1270 mm 60 7/8 in. 1546 mm 3 3/4 in. 97 mm 38 in. 965 mm 54 in. 1372 mm 74 1/8 in. 1883 mm 70 3/4 in. 1797 mm 16 1/8 in. 408 mm 1 1 1/8 in. 282 mm 6 7/8 in. 175 mm 5 in. 129 mm 45 1/8 in. 1 146 mm 11 i n ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 47
47 B. Optional Components 20 in. (508 mm) 66 in. (1676 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX4 Hearth Extension ID6 Insulated Duct UD6 Uninsulated Duct 42 in. (1067 mm) 6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. 42 in. (1067 mm) 6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. DFG4050 Series Glass Doors (optional) DFS4050 Series Screen Doors (optional) C. Chimney Components Catalog # Description 14DCA-12 Pipe 1 ...
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Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-50 - page 48
48 D. Service Parts 06/08 Service Parts Service Parts Diagram 50 in. Woodburning Fireplace Part numbers on following page. 16 15 18 8 19 20 17 9 8 13 11 14 10 12 T raditional Molded Brick Panel Herringbone Molded Brick Panel RUTHERFORD-50 Beginning Manufacturing Date: April 2008 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 7 24 06/08 Service Par ...
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52 – NOTES – E. Contact Information DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL CAUTION • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. • Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation. DO NOT DISCARD This product may be covered by one or mor ...
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