Manufacturers, including importers, of coal and wood burning appliances as defined in § 1406.3 shall give notification of performance and technical data related to performance and safety to prospective purchasers at the time of original purchase and to the first purchaser of such products for purposes other than resale, in the manner set forth below:
(c)Catalogs and point of sale literature. Literature for the appliance that is intended to induce an immediate order or sale (such as catalogs and point of sale literature) and that is provided by the manufacturer, shall legibly and conspicuously include the information required by paragraph (a)(1)(viii) of this section and shall state the appropriate minimum clearances, to avoid the occurrence of fire, from the back and sides of the appliance to walls. Note: General advertising would not be subject to this requirement.
Appendix I to § 1406.4 -Recommended Format and Wording for Written Notice
The following are examples of formats and suggested wording for the written notice required by § 1406.4(a) . Information to be supplied by the manufacturer is indicated by underlined blank spaces or by asterisks. The Commission recommends the "two label" format shown in Fig. 1.
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Appendix II to § 1406.4 -Recommended Outline for Directions
The following is a recommended outline for the directions required by § 1406.4(b) . This outline is a guide and should not be considered as including all of the information that may be necessary for the proper installation, use, and maintenance of the appliance since the necessary information may vary from product to product.
"HOW TO INSTALL, USE, AND MAINTAIN YOUR ___"
I. Safety Precautions A. The Safety Notice required by this rule. "SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS ___ IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA." B. Statements of other important safety messages, including: "Creosote may build up in the chimney connector and chimney and cause a house fire. Inspect the chimney connector and chimney at least twice monthly and clean if necessary." "Overfiring the appliance may cause a house fire. If a unit or chimney connector glows, you are overfiring." "Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to start or 'freshen up' a fire." "Dispose of ashes in a metal container." II. Installation Instructions A. The parts and materials required, including: The size and type of chimney to which the appliance is to be connected. The size and thickness or gage of metal of the chimney connector. The thimble or type of connection through a combustible wall or ceiling. B. The step-by-step directions for installing the appliance and its accessories, chimney connector, and chimney. The directions would include: Clearances from the appliance and chimney connector to combustibles, Methods to safely join the chimney connector to the chimney and how to pass these parts through a combustible wall or to pass the chimney through a ceiling. The joining of two or more parts to constitute a safe assembly such as attaching and securing the chimney connector to the appliance and to each adjoining section, and, Where required, the parts or materials to be used for the floor protector (hearth). The minimum areas to be covered and their relation to the appliance should be stated. III. Use Instructions A. Recommendations about building and maintaining a fire, warnings against overfiring, and condition(s) that signal(s) overfiring.B. Caution against the use and storage of flammable liquids, as follows: "Do not use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or 'freshen up' a fire in this appliance. Keep these flammable liquids well away from this appliance while it is in use."C. Explanation about the use or nonuse of grates, irons and or other methods of supporting the fuel.D. How to use manual or thermostatic controls.E. Explanation about the use of any electrical assemblies including care and routing of power supply cord.F. Caution about disposing of ashes, as follows: Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. The ashes should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
G. Keep furnishings and other combustible materials away from appliance.IV. Maintenance Instructions A. How to inspect and maintain the appliance, chimney, and chimney connector.B. Explanation about the formation and removal of creosote buildup in the chimney connector and chimney as follows: Creosote Formation and Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other vapors, which combine with moisture to form creosote. Creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue, and creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote make an extremely hot fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly during the heating season to determine if creosote buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the chance of a chimney fire.
C. Explain how to remove creosote.V. References A. The name and address of the manufacturer or private labeler from which the owner can obtain additional information if needed. Include other sources of information as appropriate.B. The manufacturer's or private labeler's catalog designations, model numbers or the equivalent for the appliance and related parts.