HearthStone Equinox 8000, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
Once installation of your Equinox is complete, you
are ready to light a fire. Hearthstone tests each
woodstove before we ship it, so you will easily light
your first fire.
WARNING: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION! KEEP
CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT CAN CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
Read this entire chapter before lighting your first fire.
It explains the controls and features of your
woodstove, how to choose firewood, and how to use
your stove on a daily basis.
C
ONTROLS
A
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EATURES
Before lighting any fires, become familiar with the
location and operation of your stove's controls and
features and learn how to use them. For your own
safety, do not modify these features in any way.
The
Equinox wood stove radiates heat into the
surrounding area. In doing this, the controls of the
heater can become very hot. Please use caution
when using any of the controls. Do not use the
controls unless the stove is cool or you have a
hearth glove.
FRONT & SIDE DOOR HANDLES: (These become
hot during operation. Use a fireplace glove to open
the handle while the stove is in use)
The front & side
doors allow you to load wood into your stove; fixed
handles operate the doors. To open either door,
rotate the handle clockwise and pull the door away
from the stove. To latch the door, push the door
tightly towards the firebox then rotate the handle
counter clock-wise until it stops.
ASH GRATE LEVER: (This becomes very hot
during operation. It is best to operate the ash
removal system after the stove cools.)
The ash grate
lever folds up, and is located directly under the front
edge of the ash lip. Reach under the right side of the
ash lip and rotate the handle outward clockwise until
it is fully extended. Use the ash grate lever to open
and shake the ash grate to allow movement of the
ashes from the firebox to the ash pan. Pull the lever
out to open the grate. Once you have sifted the
ashes through the grate into the ash pan, push the
lever back in towards the stove to close the grate.
Rotate the lever counterclockwise to store it back
under the ash lip.
PRIMARY AIR CONTROL: (This becomes hot
during operation. It is best to operate the primary air
system with a fireplace glove.)
The primary air
control handle is located on the front lower left of the
stove, just under the left edge of the ash lip. The
primary air control allows you to regulate the amount
of air entering the firebox. Generally, the more air
allowed into the firebox, the faster the rate of burn;
conversely, less air creates a slower burn. For
maximum air flow, move the primary air handle as
far left as possible; move the primary air control
handle as far to the right as possible for minimum air
flow (does not close completely).
ASH PAN: (This becomes hot during operation. It is
best to remove the ash pan only after the stove
cools).
To access the ash pan you must open the ash pan
compartment door (rotate the handle ¼ turn
clockwise), which is located under the front ash lip.
Open the control door and locate the ash pan
handle. To remove the ash pan, grip the handle and
then pull it out. The ash pan drawer will slide out
with the ash pan and provides support for the pan
while you install the pan’s lid.
Lift the ash pan off the drawer with the lid’s handle.
The lid for the ash pan is stored under the stove, or
where convenient for you. Use the lid only to contain
the ashes during transport for disposal – do not
leave in place.
The ash pan collects the ash residue from each fire
and when full, allows you to remove the ash
conveniently from your wood stove. Clear the firebox
of ashes periodically by opening and shaking the
ash grate in the bottom of the firebox. Sift the ashes
through the grate into the ash pan, and then return
the grate to its closed position (see images 1-3 on
page 23).
To replace the ash pan, place the pan back onto the
drawer ensuring the side pins engage the drawer’s
notches. Slide the ash pan and drawer back into
place in the ash pan compartment. Lift and latch
closed the compartment door by turning the handle
counter-clockwise ¼ turn.
Do not operate the stove unless the ash
compartment door is closed, and properly
sealed. Not doing this could overheat and
damage the stove.
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