Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc
® Castleton Model 8030 AU
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plywood, artificial logs, cardboard, or driftwood, in
this stove.
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Never
burn coal in this stove.
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DO NOT BURN FLAMMABLE FLUIDS.
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DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO
START THE FIRE. Never
use gasoline, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fluid, or other flammable fluids to
start or invigorate the fire. These fuels will cause
dangerous burning conditions in the stove. Keep
all such materials away from the stove.
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Never
use a wood grate or other device to elevate
the fire.
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Never
allow logs in the firebox to hit the glass
when the door is closed.
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Never
slam the door or use the door to force wood
in to the stove.
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Never
over-fire your stove. (See page 20)
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Never
put articles of clothing or candles on a hot
stove.
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Never
connect the stove to a flue used by another
appliance.
Other safety guidelines:
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Keep all combustible items such as furniture,
drapes, clothing, and other items, at least 36"
(0.92 m) from the stove (See page 7)
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Install a smoke detector, preferably in an area
away from your wood stove.
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Keep a fire extinguisher handy. We recommend
the type rated "A B C."
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Dispose of ashes properly. (See page 20)
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Keep children and pets away from the stove when
it is burning; they could be seriously injured by
touching a hot stove.
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Clean your chimney system as needed. (See page
Outside combustion air may be required if:
1. This solid-fuel-fired appliance does not draw
steadily, smoke rollout occurs, fuel burns poorly,
or back-drafts occur whether or not there is
combustion present.
2. Existing fuel-fired equipment in the house, such
as fireplaces or other heating appliances, smell,
do not operate properly, suffer smoke roll-out
when opened, or back-draft whether or not there
is combustion present.
3. Opening a window slightly on a calm (windless)
day alleviates any of the above symptoms.
4. The house is equipped with a well-sealed vapor
barrier and tight fitting windows and/or has any
powered devices that exhaust house air.
5. There is excessive condensation on windows in
the winter.
6. A ventilation system is installed in the house.
If these or other indications suggest that
infiltration air is inadequate, additional combustion
air should be provided from the outdoors. Outside
combustion air can be provided to the appliance by
using the optional outside air kit #90-53300
P
ERIODIC
C
HECKLIST
Perform each of these tasks at the specified
intervals.
At the End of Every Week:
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Empty ashes from the firebox, sooner if the firebox
is full.
At the Beginning of Every Other Month:
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Depending upon your use of the stove, visually
inspect the chimney connector and chimney for
creosote. (see page 22)
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Check door seals using the "dollar bill test." -
When the stove is cool, shut the door on a dollar
bill. If the bill pulls out without any resistance, then
your stove’s door is not sealing properly. To
tighten the seal, adjust the door latch mechanism
or change the door gasket. (Refer to page 22.)
At the End of Every Season:
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Dismantle the chimney connector and clean it
thoroughly. Replace any pieces that show signs of
rust or deterioration.
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Inspect and, if necessary, clean your chimney.
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Clean out the inside of the stove thoroughly.
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Inspect all door gasket material and replace if
worn, frayed, cracked or extremely hard.
E
MERGENCY
P
ROCEDURES
If you have a stovepipe or chimney fire, follow these
instructions:
1. If the fire is too threatening, leave the area and
call the fire department immediately! If not,
perform the next three steps.
2. Close the primary air control.
3. Close the stovepipe damper (if present).
4. Keep the stove front door closed!
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUT OUT A
STOVEPIPE OR CHIMNEY FIRE BY THROWING
WATER ONTO THE STOVE, STOVEPIPE, OR
CHIMNEY. THE EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURE OF
SUCH FIRES CAN CAUSE INSTANTANEOUS STEAM
AND SERIOUS BODILY HARM.
Once the chimney fire expires, leave the primary air
control closed and let the fire in the stove die out
completely. Inspect the stove, stovepipe, and
chimney thoroughly for any sign of damage before
firing the stove again. You must correct any damage
before using your stove again.
