HearthStone 8012, Owner'S Manual

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INAPPROPRIATE FUEL: Do not burn coal; kiln
dried lumber, wax logs or anything other than
natural cordwood.
OPERATOR ERROR: Ensure all the gaskets
are in good condition. Replace worn out or
compressed gaskets. Do not burn the stove with
the front door in the open or partially open
position.
If you suspect that your stove is over-firing,
discontinue
use and contact your dealer
immediately. Damage caused by over-firing is not
covered by your warranty . Results of over-firing
can include warped or burned out internal parts,
cracked vermiculite panels, discolored or warped
external parts, and damaged finish.
ANY SIGNS OF OVER-FIRING WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY!
Removal & Disposal of Ashes
Remove ashes only when the stove is cold. Use a
protective fireplace glove if the ash pan is warm.
Exercise extreme caution when handling, storing or
disposing of ashes.
The ash pan is located behind the ash door at the
bottom of the stove under the ash lip. The ash pan
collects burned ash from a fire and allows you to
remove the ash conveniently from your woodstove.
Clear the firebox of ashes, and do not let them build
up too high. You can leave a thin layer of ashes in
the firebox if preferred. It is important to prevent
ashes from building up around the front door
opening or they will spill out, or they can pack into
the gasket channel and prevent proper sealing. To
remove ashes, sift the ashes across the grate into
the ash pan. The ash pan is easy to remove and has
a handle for convenient disposal of ashes.
Dump ashes from the ash pan directly into a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. Do not place any
other items or trash into the metal container. Do not
pour water into the container. Replace the
container’s lid and allow the ashes to cool. Never
place the ash disposal container on a combustible
surface or vinyl flooring, as the container could be
hot!
Pending disposal, place the closed ash container on
a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials, liquid fuels, or
vehicles. Retain ashes in the closed container until
all coals thoroughly cool.
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.
NEVER place ashes in wooden or plastic containers,
in trashcans with other trash, or in paper or plastic
bags, no matter how long the fire has been out.
Coals within a bed of ashes can remain hot for
several days once removed from the firebox.