OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to properly use and maintain this appliance may void the
manufacturer's warranty and could result in a house fire.
WARNING:
This free standing fireplace is a heat
producing appliance and may cause severe burns if
touched. Keep children away. Do Not over fire. If any
portion of the unit or flue starts to glow you are over
firing. This is a free standing fireplace, do not use for
any other purpose.
1. The first few fires should be small in order to
properly cure the painted surfaces and refractory.
During the first few fires, some smoking may occur
as the paint cures. You may wish to open a
window to minimize discomfort during this curing
period.
2.
DO NOT BURN TRASH OR GARBAGE IN THIS
UNIT.
When building a fire, be sure the damper is
fully opened and sufficient combustion air is avail-
able. Place dry kindling on dry wadded paper
then ignite with a match. Add progressively larger
pieces of wood until the fire is well established.
Leave the damper fully open. Close only after the
fire has burned out completely. Add additional
firewood as needed to maintain the fire.
3. The fire screen must be in place during opera-
tions. THIS FIREPLACE STOVE HAS NOT BEEN
TESTED FOR USE WITH DOORS. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT IN-
STALL DOORS.
4.
DO NOT ELEVATE THE FIRE
. A grate should
not be used.
5.
CAUTION:
Heating the air in a closed building
decreases the relative humidity of the air, which
will dry wood and other combustible materials.
This drying lowers the ignition temperature of
these materials thus increasing fire hazards. To
reduce the risk of fire, some provision should be
made for replenishing moisture to the air when-
ever a structure is being heated for extended
periods.
6. Be sure to provide combustion air into the dwelling
when using this or any other wood burning appli-
ance. A partially open window or outside air
register in the vicinity of the unit would be accept-
able. Combustion air must be supplied in con-
formance with the Uniform Mechanical Code.
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7.
CAUTION: NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE
TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHAR-
COAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS
TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS
HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL
AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IN USE.
8.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES:
Ashes should be placed
in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The
closed container of ashes should be placed on a
noncombustible floor or on the ground, away from
all combustible materials, pending final disposal.
The ashes should be retained in the closed con-
tainer until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
9.
READ MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE
A safe and correct installation and extra care will help
prevent a fire, but accept the idea that there could be
a fire. Be prepared to handle it. Make certain
everyone in the house is familiar with the warning
signs of a chimney fire:
1. Call the Fire Department immediately, before do-
ing anything else.
2. Discharge a dry chemical extinguisher into the
fireplace opening. If an extinguisher is not avail-
able, toss baking soda into the opening. Do not
pour water on the fire.
3. Close all air intakes to the firebox and leave closed
until the fireplace, stove or stove pipe is com-
pletely cooled.
4. Watch for sparks on the roof. If necessary, hose
down the roof around the chimney.
DO NOT
pour water down or on the chimney.
5. After the fire is completely out, inspect the chim-
ney for any signs of damage. If you are not
certain, have your local Fire Department inspect
the chimney for you. Never use a flammable liquid
to kindle or rekindle a fire.
6. Never use coal in a fireplace. Coal should be used
only in stoves especially designed to burn coal. If
the toxic gases produced enter the room they can
be fatal.
