Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc
®
Craftsbury (Model 8392)
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C
ODES
When you install your Craftsbury woodstove, it is
imperative that you adhere to all Federal and local
codes. Obtain these codes from either of the following
sources:
American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI)
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
www.ansi.org
National Fire Protection Association, Inc. (NFPA)
Battery March Park
Quincy, MA 02269
www.nfpa.org
If you are installing your Craftsbury in a mobile or
manufactured home, follow the guidelines described
in the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (United States).
S
AFETY
I
NFORMATION
Read and understand this Owner's Manual
thoroughly before installing and using this stove.
Make sure to install your stove:
•
According to the manufacturer's
recommendations
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In accordance with all applicable codes
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With the proper sized chimney
When using your stove, follow these safety
precautions:
•
Never
modify this stove in any way.
•
Never
burn kiln dried, painted or treated wood in
this stove.
•
DO NOT BURN GARBAGE. Never
burn garbage
or trash, colored or glossy paper, solvents,
plywood, artificial logs, cardboard, or driftwood, in
this stove.
•
Never
burn coal in this stove.
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DO NOT BURN FLAMMABLE FLUIDS.
•
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.
•
Never
use a wood grate or other device to
elevate the fire.
•
Never
allow logs in the firebox to hit the glass
when the door is closed.
•
Never
slam the door or use the door to force
wood in to the stove.
•
Never
over-fire your stove. (See page 26)
•
Never
put articles of clothing or candles on a hot
stove.
•
Never
connect the stove to a flue used by another
appliance.
•
Never
connect to or use in conjunction with any
air distribution ductwork unless specifically
approved for such installations
Other safety guidelines:
•
Keep all combustible items such as furniture,
drapes, clothing, and other items, at least 36"
(0.92 m) from the stove (See page 9)
•
Install a smoke detector, preferably in an area
away from your wood stove.
•
Keep a fire extinguisher handy. We recommend
the type rated "A B C."
•
Dispose of ashes properly. (See page 23)
•
Keep children and pets away from the stove when
it is burning; they could be seriously injured by
touching a hot stove.
•
Clean your chimney system as needed. (See
page 32)
•
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.