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Warranty Information

The manufacturer extends the following warranties to the original owner from the date of purchase.  This warranty is non-
enforceable if the enclosed warranty page is not returned within 30 days from the date of purchase.

The Swatara Anthracite Coal Stove CS-85

Reading Stove Company warrants its products to be free from defects in material or workmanship, in normal use and ser-
vice, for 4 years from date of sales invoice for residential use, 1 year for commercial use.  

The warranty above constitutes the entire warranty with respect to Reading Stove Company products.  

READING STOVE 

COMPANY MAkES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING “ANY” WARRANTY OR MER-
CHANTABILITY, OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

.  No employees, agent, dealer, or 

other person is authorized to give any warranty on behalf of Reading Stove Company.  This warranty does not apply if the 
product has been altered in any way after leaving the factory.  Reading Stove Company assumes no liability for resultant 
damages of any kind arising from the use of its products.  In addition, the manufacturer shall be held free and harmless 
from liability from damage to property related to the operation, proper or improper, of the equipment.  

THERE ARE NO 

WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF.

These warranties apply

 only if the device is installed and operated as recommended in this Owner’s Manual.

These warranties will not apply

 if damage is caused by abuse, accident, improper installation, negligence, or use be-

yond rated capacity.

SERVICE LABOR RESPONSIBILITY

:  In furnishing replacement parts, Reading Stove Company assumes no responsi-

bility for any labor expenses, for service removal or reinstallation.

If defective in material or workmanship, and if removed by the owner within the warranty period, Reading Stove Company 
will, at its opinion, repair or replace the product as described below,

HOW TO MAkE A CLAIM

:  Any claim under this warranty should be made to the dealer from whom this appliance was 

purchased.  The dealer will require the model and serial numbers, the date of purchase, plus a simple explanation of the 
nature of the defect.  The dealer will then contact the manufacturer.

 

SHIPPING COSTS

:  The transportation charges are as follows:

 

 

1.  Customer prepays freight back to factory.

 

 

2.  Reading Stove Company prepays the repaired or replaced stove freight charges.

 

NOTE

:  Prior approval by phone or in writing shall be made before shipping entire unit to 

 

 

manufacturer.

 

THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DEFECTIVE PARTS—REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT AT OUR OPTION AND 
EXCLUDES ANY INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CONNECTED THEREWITH.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:

  (1) Labor (2) Door Packing (Gasket)  (3) Paint  (4)  Glass  (5)  Hopper (coal)  (6) Ash Pan  

(7)  Damage Due to Natural Disasters, War, or Terrorism (8) Rust (9) Nickel Finish

PLEASE READ THE LITERATURE BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE VARIOUS ACCESSORY DEVICES.  THESE 
DEVICES ARE 

WARRANTED BY THE MANUFACTURER

 NOT BY READING STOVE COMPANY.  FURTHERMORE, 

THESE ACCESSORY DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF 
THE MANUFACTURER.

REMEDIES:  The remedies set forth herein are exclusive, and the liability of seller with respect to any contract or sale 
or anything done in connection therewith, whether in contract, in tort, under warranty, or otherwise, shall not, except as 
herein expressly provided, exceed the price of the equipment of part of which such liability is based.

Summary of Contents for Swatara CS-85

Page 1: ...ANTHRACITE COAL STOVE CS 85 Owners Manual...

Page 2: ...e 8 Reduced Wall Clearances 9 Floor Protector 9 Venting system 9 Chimney Connector 9 Connection to a Masonry Chimney 10 Connection to a Masonry Fireplace 10 Connection to a Metal Prefabricated Chimney...

Page 3: ...nd through 1 3 8 B THE CS 85 CUT AWAY VIEW 1 PRIMARY AIR 2 SECONDARY AIR 3 ASH COLLECTION CHAMBER 4 ASH PAN 5 GRATES 6 SHAKER HANDLE 7 LOADING DOOR TRANSPARENT 1400 F WINDOW 8 FIREBRICK 9 FLUE COLLAR...

Page 4: ...of genuine Reading Stove Company parts may compromise the performance the warranty and even the safety of your stove Grates The grate system of the Reading Stove Company CS85 consists of two cast iron...

Page 5: ...hat there is sufficient capture and radiation of heat to maintain combustion It is also important that the coal bed is of constant thickness A hole or thin area will allow combustion air to bypass the...

Page 6: ...nstall and does not require a draft gauge and tire for set up The 6 Model R C will fit in the side leg of a standard single wall black tee connector See Figure 5 1 The tee may be positioned anywhere w...

Page 7: ...See Figure 6 2 Setting R C Barometric Dampers Turn the ad justment weight counter clockwise to loosen and slide it along the slotted channel to the proper position and tighten The bracket is marked 2...

Page 8: ...fe chimney installation Use only components manufactured for the chimney FLOOR PROTECTOR 1l4 Mineral board or equivalent Measurements 8 beyond the sides and back 18 beyond the front Total Dimensions 4...

Page 9: ...allow for neces sary clearance Review Figures 8 1 and 8 2 for MINIMUM clearances MINIMUM CLEARANCES SHOWN IN FIGURES 8 1 and 8 2 ARE TO PREVENT WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM CATCHING FIRE Keep furniture dra...

Page 10: ...tal lengths of chimney connector should have an upward slope from the stove of per foot Maintain 18 clearances between the chimney connector and the wall and ceiling unless a wall protection system is...

Page 11: ...is manual Local building authorities may be consulted or NFPA 211 may be used for additional methods of chimney connection Also listed prefabricated metal thimbles can be bought for use with coal stov...

Page 12: ...ce through the ceiling and the roof See Figures 17 1 and 17 2 The other method is to install an exterior chimney that runs up the outside of the residence See Figures 18 1 and 18 2 The com ponents ill...

Page 13: ...ction 18 Fig 17 1 Metal Chimney Installation throughg the Ceiling and Roof Fig 17 2 Detail of Connection Install an attic insulation shield to main tain specified clearance to insulation In sulation i...

Page 14: ...Cap Storm Collar Roof Flashing Floor Protection 18 Maintain 2 Clearance Fig 18 1 Metal Chimney Installation throughg the Ceiling and Roof This method of installation requires at a minmum a wall pass t...

Page 15: ...1 When the dial is turned all the way to the right the setting is high burn When the dial is turned all the way to the left allowing just the slightest opening the setting is low burn A 1 The Shaker...

Page 16: ...ing add more layers of coal without exceeding maximum capacity B 10Choke back air to create slower burn and heat C Refueling It is recommended that you wear gloves whenever working with a hot stove C...

Page 17: ...out door E 3 d Carry the ash pan out of the house Remember it contains hot ashes and most likely some red hot coals Place the ashes in a metal container away from combustibles E 3 e Re open the ash cl...

Page 18: ...s Reading Stove Company assumes no responsi bility for any labor expenses for service removal or reinstallation If defective in material or workmanship and if removed by the owner within the warranty...

Page 19: ...ential damages for breach of any written or implied warranty is disclaimed and excluded here from Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the ab...

Page 20: ...NIT INFORMATION Model Number CS 85 Swatara Purchase Date Serial No Important Notice This registration information must be on file for this warranty to be valid Please mail this information within thir...

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