Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc.
®
Homestead Models #8570F and #8570H
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Codes
When you install your Homestead, it is imperative
that you adhere to all local codes, which can be
obtained from either of the following two national
sources:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
(ANSI)
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
(NFPA)
Battery March Park
Quincy, MA 02269
If you are installing your Homestead in a mobile
home, follow the guidelines described in the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (United States).
Safety Information
Read and understand this Owner’s Manual
thoroughly before installing and using this stove.
Ensure you install your stove:
According to the recommendations and
instructions presented in this manual.
According to all applicable codes.
With the proper-sized chimney.
When using your stove:
Warn children and others unfamiliar with wood
stoves about the danger of touching the hot,
radiating surfaces of your stove. For your
additional safety, obtain hearth and stove guards
from your local dealer.
Follow recommended break-in procedure as
outlined in this manual.
Burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies and
lower emissions result when burning air-dried,
seasoned wood, as compared to green or
freshly cut wood.
Keep the front door closed at all times except
when loading wood.
Use caution when loading firewood into a hot
stove.
Keep the ash pan tray fully inserted and the ash
grate closed.
Inspect the stovepipe, chimney connector, and
chimney frequently, as recommended.
Make sure the removable ash lip is in place —
as it was certified for operation — while using
the stove. If the ash lip is not installed properly,
the hearth may exceed safe temperatures.
Follow these safety precautions:
Never
modify this stove in any way, especially
the primary air control system.
Never
burn kiln dried wood, painted or treated
wood, solvents, trash, plywood, colored or
glossy paper, artificial logs, cardboard, coal,
garbage, or driftwood.
Especially, do not burn
coal in this stove.
Never
use gasoline type fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fluid, or other liquid fuels or solid
fire starters to start or invigorate a fire. These
fuels can possibly generate carbon monoxide,
which can deplete the supply of oxygen or
create an explosion. Keep all such materials
away from the stove.
Never
use the stove if the ash pan is loose, not
in place or if the ash grate is open.
Never
use a wood grate or other device to
elevate the fire.
Do Not
allow logs to rest against or otherwise
come in contact with the glass when the door is
closed.
Do Not
slam the door; or use it to force wood in
to the stove.
Never
over-fire your stove. (See page 37.)
Never
put articles of clothing or candles on a hot
stove.
Do Not
connect the stove to a flue that is
serving another appliance. (See page 27.)
Other Safety Guidelines
As a general rule - keep all combustible items,
such as furniture, drapes, clothing, and other
items, at least 36” (0.92 meters) from the stove.
Install a smoke detector.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy. We recommend
the type rated “A B C”.
Dispose of ashes properly. (See page 38)
Keep children and pets away from the stove;
they could be burned by touching a hot stove.
Clean your system as needed. (See page 39.)
