Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc
® Castleton Model 8030 AU
20
O
VER
-F
IRE
C
AUTION
Over-firing means the stove is operating at
temperatures above normal temperatures reached
during High Burns outlined in the
BURN RATE
section. Carefully avoid over-firing, as it will damage
the stove. Symptoms of chronic over-firing can
include warped components, short burn times, a
roaring sound in the stove or stovepipe, and
discoloration of the stovepipe. A properly installed
stove using fuel and following operating procedures
as outlined in this manual should not over-fire.
Excessive draft, inappropriate fuel, and operator
error can cause over-firing. Correct an over-fire
situation as follows:
•
EXCESSIVE DRAFT:
Contact your local dealer
to have a draft reading taken. Any draft in
excess of 0.1 WC requires a damper in the
stovepipe. Some installations may require more
than one damper.
•
INAPPROPRIATE FUEL:
Do not burn coal; kiln
dried lumber, wax logs, compressed wood 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 door in the 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 refractory panels, discolored or warped
external parts, and damaged finish.
•
ANY SIGNS OF OVER-FIRING WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY!
•
THE FRONT DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED
WHEN IN OPERATION EXCPET FOR OPEN DOOR
VIEWING WITH OPTIONAL SCREEN (90-69300)
INSTALLED OR START UP AND LOADING.
R
EMOVAL
A
ND
D
ISPOSAL
O
F
A
SHES
You can leave a thin layer of ashes in the firebox if
preferred. Allow fire to die down or go out
completely. 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, use a
fireplace shovel. Avoid removing large live coals by
pushing them to the side and removing only the finer
ash with a shovel.
Disposal of ashes - Ashes should be placed 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 outside,
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.
I
N THE
E
VENT OF A
S
OOT OR
C
REOSOTE FIRE
In the unlikely event of a chimney fire, immediately
close the front door, turn the air control to
the minimum burn rate setting described above
and contact the local fire department.
