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TR003 HIGHLANDER™
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is high enough to give a good draft. (See
specifics in Chimney Connections instruc-
tions).
9. Be sure that your chimney is safely constructed
and in good repair. Have the chimney inspected
by the fire department or a qualified inspector.
Your insurance company should be able to
recommend a qualified inspector.
10. Creosote or soot may build up in the chimney
connector and chimney and cause a house/
building fire. Inspect the chimney connector
and chimney twice monthly during the heating
season and clean if necessary. (See Chimney
Maintenance, page 12).
11. In the event of a chimney fire, turn the air
control to closed position, leave the build-
ing and
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTmENT
ImmEDIATELY!
Have a clearly understood
plan on how to handle a chimney fire by con-
tacting your local or provincial fire authority
for information on proper procedures in the
event of a chimney fire.
12. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use
this stove who is unfamiliar with the correct
operation of the stove.
13. Do not operate stove while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
14. For further information on using your stove
safely, obtain a copy of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) publication,
“Using Coal and Wood Stoves Safely” NFPA
No. HS-10-1978. The address of the NFPA is
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
15. Dispose of ashes in a metal container with a
tight fitting lid. Keep the closed container on
a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials. Keep the
ashes in the closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled. The ashes may be
buried in the ground or picked up by a refuse
collector.
16. The paint used on your stove may give off
smoke and/or odor during the first fires. This
may occur during the first 12 to 15 fires until
the paint has cured. After the paint has cured
this will end and not reoccur. Persons with
lung conditions or owners of susceptible
domestic pets (such as birds) should take
prudent precautions. Open windows and doors
as needed to clear smoke and odor. If the stove
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued…
is overfired, paint discoloration will occur.
17. This stove has a painted surface which
is durable but it will not stand rough handling
or abuse. When installing your stove, use care
in handling. Clean with soap and warm water
when stove is NoT hot. Do not use any acids
or scouring soap, as these solvents wear and
dull the finish.
18. The walls of the firebox may become slightly
distorted after a period of use. A slight distor-
tion will not affect the operation of the stove.
19. While stove is in operation, all persons,
especially young children should be alerted to
the hazards from high surface temperatures.
Keep away from a hot stove to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
20. If small children will be in the same room
as the stove during operation, provide a
sturdy barrier to keep them at a save distance
from the stove.
NEVER LEAVE SmALL
CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED
when they
are in the same room as the stove.
21. Keep stove area clear and free from all
combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
22. To prevent burns always wear protective
clothing, leather hearth gloves and eye
protection, while tending the fire.
23. While in operation, keep the feed door closed
and secured at all times except while tending
the fire.
24. Do not overfire the stove. Overfiring will
occur if the feed door is left open during
operation. Such actions can result in very
dangerous operating conditions.
25. NO NOT ELEVATE FIRE! Build fire directly
on the bottom of the firebox. This stove has not
been tested with the use of grates, andirons, or
other means of elevating fire and should not be
used.
26. All power cords and electrical appliances
and/or assemblies must be kept outside of the
clearance dimensions shown in this manual for
combustible materials.
NOTE: A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL HEAT-
ING AND COOLING CONTRACTOR SHOULD
BE CONSULTED IF YOU HAVE qUESTIONS
REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
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