A. Fire Safety
Most problems are caused by improper installation and op-
eration of the appliance. To provide reasonable fire safety,
the following should be given serious consideration:
• An annual inspection should be performed on the
appliance system.
• Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your
home to ensure your safety.
• A CO detector should be installed in the room with the
appliance.
• Install a conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher
near the appliance.
• Devise a practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least
two escape routes.
• Devise a plan to deal with a chimney fire:
- Evacuate.
- Notify the fire department.
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Important Safety and Operating Information
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies
disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and
agency listing will be voided by the following actions.
DO NOT:
• operate damaged appliance
• modify appliance
• overfire
• install any component not approved by Hearth & Home
Technologies
• install parts or components not Listed or approved
• operate the appliance without fully assembling all
components
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
1. Clear Space
Combustible materials must not be stored on the hearth
extension. Room furnishings such as drapes, curtains,
chairs or other combustibles must be at least 4 ft
(1219 mm) from the open front of the appliance.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of
the appliance.
DO NOT:
• store flammable materials close to the appliance
• use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this
appliance.
2. Over-Firing Your Appliance
WARNING!
Risk of Fire! Do not over-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
What to do if your appliance is over-firing:
OvER-FIRING mAy IGNITE CREOsOTE OR WILL
DAmAGE ThE APPLIANCE AND ChImNEy.
To prevent over-firing your appliance. DO NOT:
• use flammable liquids
• overload with wood
• burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber
• permit too much air to the fire
• Immediately close the door and turn thermostat down
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 appliance and chimney inspected for any
damage.
• Do not use your appliance until the chimney
professional informs you it is safe to do so.
• Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty
appliances that exhibit evidence of over-firing.
Evidence of over-firing includes, but is not limited to:
- warped air tubes
- deteriorated refractory brick
- deteriorated baffle and other interior components
“DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS APPLIANCE” Attemps to
acheive heat output rates that exceed appliance design
specifications can result in permanent damage to the
appliance.
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Quadra-Fire • Adventure-III Owner’s Manual • 4083-900 • Rev D • 09/15