Magnafire Series Coal Stoves
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1. Safety Considerations:
1.1 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS BURNS.
CaUTIoN: all surfaces of the stove are hot while in
operation. do not touch. Keep Children away. Wear
gloves while tending stove. Serious burns will result if
special care is not taken.
1.2 FUEL / FIRING INFORMATION.
daNGer! FIre HaZard! do NoT USe CHeMI-
CalS or FlUIdS To STarT or “FreSHeN UP”
a FIre. SeVere bodIly INJUry aNd/or a FIre
IN THe HoMe May reSUlT. do NoT bUrN Gar-
baGe, GaSolINe, THINNerS, KeroSeNe, or
FUel oIl, eTC. aN eXPloSIoN, a HoUSe FIre
or PerSoNal INJUry CoUld reSUlT. KeeP all
SUCH lIQUIdS Well aWay FroM THe SToVe
WHIle IN USe.
This heater is approved for burning coal only.
Use of any other fuel, except for the purpose of coal
ignition, is a violation of U.S. law.
When and if the chimney pipe or connector
reaches 500˚ f. (maximum temperature), the stove is
being over-fired. It is recommended that you use mag-
netic thermometers on the stove and flue connector,
to ensure safe operation.
This stove consumes air when it is burning.
If your house is especially tight, It is advisable that a
nearby window be opened slightly while burning the
stove.
Information in this manual is manufacturer’s
recommendations. If there is a discrepancy between
these recommendations and your local code require-
ments, you must follow local codes.
1.3 CURING PAINT.
during the first few hours of burning, a blue smoke will
be observed rising from the painted surfaces of the
stove. This is the paint being cured, and will disap-
pear over time. Increase the amount of fresh air in the
room during this initial break-in period. This may be
achieved by opening doors or windows.
1.4
MOBILE HOMES.
This stove is not approved for use in mobile /manu-
factured homes.
2. Assembly & Installation:
2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION OF
PARTS.
Inspect the stove for any visible damage. The blower
and the shaker handle are packaged inside the stove.
2.2 LOCATING THE STOVE.
locate the stove as close to the chimney or flue as
possible while adhering to the recommended clear-
ances to combustible material. Safe stove clearance
to combustible walls is 24” to the rear of the stove,
and 33” to the sides of the stove. In a corner installa-
tion, you need 24” to the side walls. Clearance to the
front of the stove, for furniture, etc. is 36”
Floor protection, for a combustible floor, must
be a minimum of 3/8” thick non-combustible material.
The floor protector should extend 8” to either side,
and 16” in front of the stove. Floor protection should
also be under any horizontal sections of flue pipe.
8”
8”
16”
from glass
8”
Floor Protector
Installation
