4/12
433-1390K
Page 13
K. Over-Firing Your Appliance
WARNING Fire Risk! Do not over-fire
Over-firing may ignite creosote or will damage the stove
and chimney.
To prevent over-firing your stove. DO NOT:
• Use flammable liquids
• Overload with wood
• Burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber
• Permit too much air to the fire.
• Symptoms of over-firing may include one or more of
the following:
• Chimney connector or appliance glowing
• Roaring, rumbling noises
• Loud cracking or banging sounds
• Metal warping
• Chimney fire
• Immediately close the door and air controls to reduce
air supply to the fire.
• If you suspect a chimney fire, call the fire department
and evacuate your house.
• Contact your local chimney professional and have your
stove and stove pipe inspected for any damage.
• Do not use your stove until the chimney professional in-
forms you it is safe to do so.
Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty stoves
that exhibit evidence of over-firing. Evidence of over-firing
includes, but is not limited to:
• Warped air tube
• Deteriorated refractory brick retainers
• Deteriorated baffle and other interior components
1. What To Do if Your Stove is Over-Firing
In the event of a chimney fire:
• Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected by
qualified professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies
recommends that NFI or CSIA certified professionals, or
technicians under the direction of certified professionals,
conduct a minimum of an
NFPA 211 Level 2
inspection
of the chimney.
• Replace components of the chimney and fireplace as
specified by the professionals.
• Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney
is properly secured.
A chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney sys-
tem. Failure to replace damaged components and make
proper repairs creates risk of fire.
L. Chimney Fire
To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be
given serious consideration:
1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of
your home to ensure your safety. They should be
located away from the heating appliance and close
to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector
manufacturer’s placement and installation instructions,
and be sure to maintain regularly.
2. A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher to
contend with small fires resulting from burning embers.
3. A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least two
escape routes.
4. A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows:
In the event of a chimney fire:
a. Notify fire department
b. Prepare occupants for immediate evacuation.
c. Close all openings into the stove.
d. While awaiting fire department, watch for ignition
of adjacent combustibles from overheated stove
pipe, hot embers or sparks from the chimney.
J. Fire Safety
