Instructions / Assembly

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away from a hot stove to avoid burns or clothing
ignition.
18. If small children will be in the same room as
the stove during operation, provide a stur-
dy barrier to keep them at a safe distance
from the stove. NEVER LEAVE SMALL
CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED when they are in the
same room as the stove.
19. Keep stove area clear and free from all
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.
20. While in operation, keep the feed door closed and
secured at all times except while tending the fire.
21. Do not over fire the stove. Over firing will occur if
the feed door is left open during operation. Such
actions can result in very dangerous operating
conditions.
22. All power cords and electrical appliances
and/or assemblies must be kept outside of the
clearance dimensions shown in this manual for
combustible materials.
23. DO NOT ELEVATE FIRE! Build fire directly on the
bottom of the firebox. This stove has not been tested
with the use of grates, andirons, or other means of
elevating the fire and they should not be used.
24. DO NOT INSTALL IN AN ALCOVE OR INSIDE A
FIREPLACE.
25. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor
of your home. Detectors should be located away
from the heating appliance to avoid false alarms.
Detectors should be located close to sleeping ar-
eas. Follow the smoke detectors manufacturer’s
placement and installation instructions. Maintain
smoke detector per manufacturer’s instructions.
26. For further information on using your stove
safely, obtain a copy of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) publication, “Using
Coal and Wood Stoves Safely” NFPA No. HS-10-
1978. The address of the NFPA is Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
NOTE: A PROFESSIONAL, LICENSED HEAT-
ING AND COOLING CONTRACTOR SHOULD
BE CONSULTED IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
9. Creosote or soot may build up in the chimney con-
nector and chimney and cause a house/building fire.
Inspect the chimney connector and chimney twice
monthly during the heating season and clean if
necessary (See Chimney Inspections, page 12).
10. In the event of a chimney fire, turn the air damper
to closed position, leave the building and CALL
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY! Have
a clearly understood plan on how to handle a
chimney fire by contacting your local fire authority
for information on proper procedures in the event
of a chimney fire.
11. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use this
stove who is unfamiliar with the correct operation
of the stove.
12. Do not operate stove while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
13. To prevent burns, always wear protective
clothing, leather hearth gloves and eye
protection, while tending the fire.
14. Ashes should not be allowed to accumulate higher
than the slide damper. Dispose of ashes in a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. Other waste shall not
be placed in this container. Keep the closed con-
tainer on a noncombustible floor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials. Keep the
ashes in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled. The ashes may be buried in the
ground or picked up by a refuse collector.
15. The special paints used on your stove may
give off some smoke and an odor while
they are curing during the first 12 to 15 fires. Addi-
tional smoke and odor may be emitted from the light
oils used in construction of the fire box. This should
disappear after a short period of time and not occur
again. Persons with lung conditions or owners of sus-
ceptible domestic pets (such as birds) should take
prudent precautions. Open windows and
doors as needed to clear smoke and/or odor.
Paint discoloration will occur if the stove is
over fired.
16. This stove has a painted surface which
is durable but it will not stand rough handling
or abuse. When installing your stove, use care
in handling. Clean with soap and warm water
when stove is NOT hot. Do not use any acids
or scouring soap, as these solvents wear and dull
the finish.
17. While stove is in operation, all persons,
especially young children should be alerted to the
hazards from high surface temperatures. Keep
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued…