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North Star
EPA Certified Fireplace
NOTE:
Save and pass this instruction manual to subsequent home owners. The information provided is intended
to notify and warn them about making unsafe future modifications such as the addition of shelves or the use of
unauthorized parts and repairs.
I. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE USING FIREPLACE
1. General Information
In recent years there has been an increasing concern
about air quality. Much of the blame for poor air quality
has been placed on the burning of wood for home
heating. These fireplaces, like any other appliances,
must be properly operated in order to ensure that they
perform the way they are designed to perform.
Fireplaces, as well as other woodburning appliances,
have been used safely for many years. It has been our
experience that most problems are caused by improper
installation and operation of the fireplace. Make certain
that installation and operation of the fireplace system is
in accordance with these instructions.
It is recommended that an annual inspection be
performed on the fireplace system to determine if the
flue system needs to be cleaned, or as in the case of
any appliance, if minor repairs are required to maintain
the system in top operating condition before the heating
season begins.
This factory-built fireplace is intended for use with solid
fuel (firewood).
WARNING!
THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH ANY
VENTED OR UNVENTED GAS LOT SET. TO REDUCE RISK
OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL A VENTED OR
UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO FIREPLACE.
2.
Outside Air
A source of air (oxygen) is required in order for combus-
tion to take place. Whatever air is consumed by the fire
must be replaced through cracks around windows, under
doors, etc. Most newly constructed houses or existing
homes fitted with tightly sealed doors and windows are
relatively air tight. The North Star Fireplace comes
equipped with an outside air intake to feed combustion
air from outside the home, along with an outside air
termination cap. The 6” solid/flex pipe is not supplied.
Outside air is required to minimize the effects of negative
pressure within the structure. It is recommended to
utilize the shortest duct run to optimize the performance
of the Outside Air Kit. The outside air inlet thimble should
be positioned above the ground level, and must remain
clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. If you live in an
area that experiences deep snow levels, this must be
taken into consideration when determining the height
placement above ground level. It must be unrestricted
while unit is in use to prevent room air starvation which
can cause smoke spillage and an inability to maintain a
fire. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke alarms.
This fireplace will operate correctly only if adequate
ventilation is provided to allow proper draft to the
fireplace system. Hearth & Home Technologies assumes
no responsibility for the improper performance of the
fireplace system caused by inadequate draft due to
environmental conditions, down drafts, tight sealing
construction of the structure, or mechanical exhausting
devices which create a negative air pressure within the
structure where the fireplace is located.
WARNING!
ALWAYS OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE DOOR
CLOSED AND LATCHED EXCEPT DURING START-UP AND
RE-FUELING OR WHEN USING THE FIRESCREEN.
WARNING!
DO NOT LEAVE THE FIRE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR
IS UNLATCHED OR WHEN USING THE FIRESCREEN.
UNSTABLE FIREWOOD COULD FALL OUT OF THE FIRE-
BOX CREATING A FIRE HAZARD TO YOUR HOME.
IMPORTANT!
OUTSIDE AIR MUST BE IN OPEN
POSITION TO OPERATE FIREPLACE
PROPERLY.
