1. Read all instructions carefully before installing or operating any D.S. insert
2. You must install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors before you install or operate any
insert. Check your local codes, this installation must comply with their rulings.
3. Do not open bottom door to increase draft. It is designed only to empty ashes.
4. Never leave insert doors open when unattended
5. Do not hook up a coal insert to an aluminum type B gas vent. Use a code approved Class A
chimney liner with a 6” diameter that is 20’ high, minimum.
6. On all new installs connecting to an existing chimney liner, a level 2 chimney inspection must be
done by a Certified Chimney Sweep.
7. Clean chimney before installing insert. If there is creosote attached to the liner you could create a
serious chimney fire.
8. Never leave children unsupervised when they are in same room as insert. Provide a sturdy barrier
to keep children and pets a safe distance from the insert, or they could get severely burned.
9. Keep insert area clear from all combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
10. Do not operate insert with fuel load door or ash removal door open.
11. Check the clearance to combustible walls and floors as shown on the UL Listing plate.
12. Do not allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the insert to operate it.
13. Spend some time with your insert to become well acquainted with the different settings and how
each will affect its burning patterns. It is impossible to state just how each setting will affect your
insert because of variations in each installation, and chimney drafts.
14. Be extremely careful when removing the ash pan. It can get very hot!
15. Do not install this insert in a mobile home or trailer.
16. Fasten chimney liner adapter to insert with at least 3 screws.
17. If this insert is installed in a factory built fireplace then fireplace must be listed per UL 127
or ULC S610.
Safety Instructions
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Starting a Fire
1. When starting a fire, set hot air regulator and air wash to medium. Located at right side of Insert.
2. Open fire door and place wads of crushed paper in the firebox. Turn on blower, setting should be
on high.
NOTE:
Never turn blower off while insert is in operation.
3. Put kindling on top of paper. NOTE: You can also buy Fire Starter Gel or Bricks made by Rutland
Products. www.rutlandproduct.com Or use charcoal briquettes.
4. Ignite paper or fire starter product.
5. Leave fire door open slightly until the smoke clears out.
DO NOT
leave insert unattended with the fire
door open!
6. Once kindling is ignited add larger pieces of wood. After wood fire is well established add a 2” layer
of coal.
7. Once first layer of coal is glowing red add another 2” layer of coal. Repeat this until you have about
a 6” layer of glowing red coals. Don’t add too much coal at a time or you could smolder the fire. You
do not have an established fire until you have 6 inches of red coals on top of the grates.
8. If you have a coal hopper, you can now fill your hopper. The coal hopper holds approximately 20 lbs.
of coal, and has a burn time of 12-24 hours.
9. Once you have an established fire set your regulator, blower, and air wash to meet your needs, and reload
coal as needed. You can add 30 lbs. or more coal per feeding. Adjust hot air regulator and air wash
together. When one is on low they should both be on low. When one is on high they should both be
on high. If you experience coal gas explosions turn air wash to high.
Operation Instructions
All D.S. Fireplaces must be installed by a NFI Certified Technician
