Operating instructions

WOOD STOVE SAFETY
Certain safety hazards are inherent in any wood stove installation. You should be aware of these
so that a safe and proper installation can be made.
1. FAULTY CHIMNEY: An older masonry chimney should be thoroughly checked to
be sure there are no holes or weak spots which could allow sparks or hot gasses to escape.
HEAT CONDUCTION: Placing combustible materials too close to a stove or chimney
can be a fire hazard.
By keeping these particular hazards in mind
as you install and use your BUCK STOVE you
can ensure a safe. reliable installation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For your protection. read and follow these safety precautions closely:
1. Use a spark arresting shield (3/B" mesh) on top of the chimney. Check monthly as this is a
code requirement in some areas.
2. Use smoke detectors around the stove as well as
in sleeping areas.
3. Keep a fire extinguisher rated for Class "A" fires near the stove.
4. Check with your insurance company to be sure your policy covers the installation and
use of a wood stove.
5. Creosote-Formation and Need for Removal: When wood is burned slowly. it produces
tar and other organic vapors, which combine
with expelled moisture to form creosote.
The creosote vapors condense
in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As
a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire.
The connector and/or chimney should
be inspected at least every other month during the
heating season
to determine if a creosote buildup has occured.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
6. Locate furniture and any other combustibles away from the stove.
7. Store firewood at a safe distance from the stove.
8. 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,
well away from all combustible materials. pending final disposal. If the ashes are
disposed of by burial
in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in
the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Ashes can ignite up
to
72 hours after removal.
9. Always exercise caution when using your BUCK STOVE. Be particularly careful when
there
are children around an operating stove.
CAUTION: NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid
or similar liquids
to start or "freshen up" a fire in the BUCK STOVE. Keep all such liquids well
away from the stove when
it is in use. All fluids of this type give off highly volatile fumes and
can and WILL EXPLODEI Don't take a chance
with the safety of your home and family.
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