A. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label
PREVENT HOUSE FIRES
Install and use only in accordance with manufacturer's installation, venting and operating
instructions.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND
INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA
Refer to manufacturer's instructions and local codes for precautions required for passing
chimney through a combustible wall or ceiling.
WARNING - For Mobile Homes: Do not install in a sleeping room. An outside
combustion air inlet must be provided and unrestricted while unit is in use. The structural
integrity of the mobile home floor, ceiling and walls must be maintained. The insert must
be properly grounded to the frame of the mobile home. A complete relining of the chimney
system with a 6 inch (152mm) diameter listed stainless liner is required. Must be
equipped with a spark arrestor cap. Outside Air comes standard on the insert and must be
installed before operating insert.
When used as a masonry insert stove, install only in a masonry fireplace built to national
and/or local codes. Do not remove brick or mortar to accommodate insert. Installation
requires a 5 foot minimum length of a starter pipe into existing chimney with airtight face
seal. A full reline with listed liner strongly recommended.
Install only on a non-combustible hearth.
Approved for installation and use in factory built zero-clearance fireplaces conforming to
minimum fire chamber specifications. A complete relining of the chimney system with a 6
inch (152mm) diameter listed stainless liner is required.
In Canada a full length 6 inch (152mm) S635 flue liner is required as per ULC S628-93.
WARNING - Inspect and clean chimney frequently. Under certain conditions of use, creosote
buildup may occur rapidly.
Do not connect this unit to a chimney serving another appliance.
DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power supply before servicing. Route
power cord away from unit. Do not route cord under or in front of appliance.
Electrical Rating: 115 VAC 1.4 AMPS 60 Hz
Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on hearth (firebrick).
Do not
overfire. If heater or chimney connector glows, you are overfiring.
Operate only with doors
closed. Open only to add fuel to the fire. Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic available
from your dealer.
Models:
GIFFORD
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
HOT WHILE IN
OPERATION DO NOT
TOUCH, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE
AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. SEE
NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Factory-Built Floor
Protection under Hearth
Extension
Thermal & Ember Protection
Floor height 0 to 4.5 inches below
Insert Base: Materials with R value of
2.9 required.
Ember Protection Only
Greater than 4.5 inches below Insert
Base.
LISTED ROOM HEATER, SOLID FUEL TYPE
"For Use with Solid Wood Fuel Only."
Also for use in Mobile Home.
Made in U.S.A. of US
and imported parts.
Mfg by:
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Certified to comply with 2020 crib wood particulate emission standards for single bur rate heaters. The
single burn rate wood heater is not approved for use with a flue damper.
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. Consult the owner’s manual
for further information. It is against federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner
inconsistent with the operating instructions in the owner’s manual.
352 Mountain House Road
Halifax, PA 99114
www.vermontcastings.com
Serial No. / N° de série
HF
BARCODE LABEL
CONFORMS TO UL1482 and CERTIFIED TO ULC STD S628
2023 2024 2025
21-670
21-661
Side Wall
FF
Fuel Door
Insert
BB
Fascia
or Trim
Maximum Mantel Depth - 12 inch (305mm)
Mantel
Hearth Extension
AA
C
C
D
D
E
E
Minimum Clearances To Combustible Material
Masonry, Heat Circulating & Factory-Built
Refer to Clearances on other label for Canada
A Sidewall to Center of Appliance 24.5 in.
B Mantel to Bottom of unit 44.75 in.
C Top Trim to Bottom of unit 42.5 in.
D Side Trim to Center of Appliance 23.75 in.
E Hearth Extension from Glass 16 in.
F H
earth Extenson from Fuel Loading Door
8 in.
USA ONLY
