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
CHeMICalS or FlUIdS To STarT or “FreSHeN
UP” a FIre. SeVere bodIly INJUry aNd/or a
FIre IN THe HoMe May reSUlT. do NoT bUrN
GarbaGe, 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 magnetic
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
requirements, 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 disappear
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/
manufactured 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
clearances 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
installation, 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
