HearthStone Equinox 8000, Owner'S Manual

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HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc ® Equinox Model 8000 3
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Equinox woodstove
from Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products.
This stove will provide you years of comfortable
heat. This stove also provides the benefits of
advanced technology in wood burning without the
cost and maintenance requirements of a catalytic
device. The Equinox blends modern technology with
classic style and the unique beauty and qualities of
cast iron and soapstone. We trust that you will
appreciate the quality of this handcrafted product.
We designed your Equinox woodstove to burn
efficiently, and produce a large amount of heat.
However, you should not consider your Equinox the
only heat source for your home. The Equinox’s large
size and the very large glass window allow you to
enjoy the fire from a variety of locations in the room.
Please read this manual in its entirety. Its purpose is
to familiarize you with your stove's safe installation,
proper break-in, operation and maintenance. It
contains extremely important information so keep it
handy and refer to it often.
A qualified heating technician may need this owner’s
manual as a reference when installing this stove in
your home. There are national, state, and local
building codes that direct the technician on how to
install your stove. These codes stipulate the
dimension of stovepipe and clearances to walls,
ceilings, hearth, and other combustible surfaces.
The codes exist to reduce the risk of fire. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in fire, property
damage, bodily injury, and even death.
Install the stove in a safe, open area, away from
traffic flow, doors, and hallways. Also, consider the
weight of the Equinox (689 lbs or 313 kg) when
selecting an install location. Ensure the structural
integrity of the floor system is sufficient to support
the added load. If possible, try to install the stove
near an existing chimney and chimney connector. It
is extremely important to install this stove with the
proper clearance from combustible surfaces. You
can purchase specific connector pipe and special
wall coverings as specified by this manual and the
NFPA 211 code to protect combustible surfaces. As
a rule, keep furniture, drapes, curtains, wood, paper,
and other combustibles at least 36 inches (92 cm)
away from the stove. Never install this, or any stove,
in a location where gasoline, kerosene, charcoal
lighter fluid or other flammable liquids are in use or
stored.
Install the stove in your living area to allow heat to
radiate naturally to distant rooms. Do not install your
stove in a poorly insulated area. This is inefficient
and would likely result in higher fuel usage and
possibly unsafe burning conditions.
SAFETY NOTICE: AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED
STOVE CAN RESULT IN A HOUSE FIRE. FOR
YOUR SAFETY, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL
BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT
RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
IN YOUR AREA.
The safety of your stove will depend on many
factors, some of which include: distance to
combustible objects, correct venting, and adequate
chimney maintenance. Should you have any
questions, do not hesitate to contact your dealer for
additional information.
Contact your dealer for any necessary warranty
service.
The Equinox Model 8000 is warranted by:
Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc®
317 Stafford Ave.
Morrisville, Vermont 05661
www.hearthstonestoves.com
inquiry@hearthstonestoves.com