An ENVIROFIRE dealer will be happy to assist you in obtaining information with regards to your local building codes and installation restrictions. The stove’s exhaust system works with negative combustion chamber pressure and a slightly positive chimney pressure, it is very important to ensure that the exhaust system be sealed and airtight. This unit is designed to burn pelletized wood fuel only. Do not use any other type of fuel, this will void any warranties stated in this manual. THE USE OF CORDWOOD IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. Do not burn with insufficient combustion air. A periodic check is recommended to ensure proper combustion air is admitted to the combustion chamber. Setting the proper combustion air is achieved by adjusting the slide damper located on the left side of the stove. It is advisable to clean the exhaust vent bi-annually or every two tons of pellets. The grounded electrical cord should be connected to a standard 115 volts, 60-hertz electrical outlet. Be careful that the electrical cord is not trapped under the appliance and that it is clear of any hot surfaces or sharp edges. This unit’s maximum power requirement is 520 watts (4.52 Amps) for the EF-IV Bi. Minor soot or creosote may accumulate when the stove is operated under incorrect conditions such as an extremely rich burn (black tipped, lazy orange flames). When installing the stove in a mobile home, it must be electrically grounded to the steel chassis of the home and bolted to the floor. Make sure that the structural integrity of the home is maintained. Be sure to maintain the structural integrity of home when passing a vent through walls, ceilings, or roofs. The ash pan must be locked securely for proper and safe operation of the pellet stove. If you have any questions with regards to your stove or the above-mentioned information, please feel free to contact your local dealer for further clarification and comments. Since Sherwood Industries Ltd. has no control over the installation of your stove, we grant no warranty implied or stated for the installation or maintenance of your stove, therefore, Sherwood Industries Ltd. assumes no responsibility for any consequential damage. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PELLET QUALITY IS IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PAGE Your pellet stove has been designed to burn wood pellets only. Since there are many manufacturers of wood pellets it is important to select pellets that are free of dirt or any impurities. The Pellet Fuel Industries (P.F.I.) has established standards for wood pellet manufactures. We recommend the use of pellets that meet or exceed these standards. Ask your dealer for a recommended pellet type. THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR PELLET STOVE IS GREATLY EFFECTED BY THE TYPE AND QUALITY OF WOOD PELLETS BEING BURNED. AS THE HEAT OUTPUT OF VARIOUS QUALITY WOOD PELLETS DIFFER, SO WILL THE PERFORMANCE AND HEAT OUTPUT OF THE PELLET STOVE. Since Sherwood Industries Ltd. has no control over the quality of pellets that you use, we assume no liability caused by the quality of wood pellets used. P.F.I. PELLET STANDARDS: Fines.....................................1% maximum through a 1/8” screen Bulk Density..........................40 lbs. per cubic foot minimum Size.......................................1/4” to 3/8” diameter 1 – 1.5” long maximum Ash Content..........................1% maximum Moisture Content...................8% maximum Heat Content..........................