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STARLET

Non-Catalytic Wood Stove

OWNER'S MANUAL

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE
YOUR NEW STARLET WOOD STOVE. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation
instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or
even death.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

Starlet Model# 8550

Revised July 2002

SAFETY NOTICE

IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,
A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR
SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION
DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR
FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND
INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA.

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Summary of Contents for STARLET

Page 1: ...llation instructions Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Starlet Model 8550 Revised July 2002 SAFETY NOTICE IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT FOR YOUR SAFETY FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLAT...

Page 2: ...URATION 9 INSTALLING IN A MOBILE HOME 12 OPERATING YOUR STARLET WOOD STOVE 14 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 14 CHOOSING FIREWOOD 14 BREAKING IN YOUR WOOD STOVE 14 NORMAL OPERATION 15 Building A Fire For Everyday Use 15 Burn Rate 16 Over Fire Caution 16 Removal And Disposal Of Ashes 17 EmergencyProcedures 17 MAINTENANCE 17 Monitoring Stove Temperatures 17 Creosote Formation And Need For Removal 17 Gaskets ...

Page 3: ...es rather than hard and fast rules Should you have any questions do not hesitate to contact your dealer for additional information You must return your warranty registration card to HearthStone within 30 days of purchase in order to validate your warranty This stove is manufactured and warranted by HearthStone Stafford Ave PO Box 1069 Morrisville VT 05661 Read and understand this Owner s Manual th...

Page 4: ...s to start or invigorate the fire These fuels can possibly generate carbon monoxide which can deplete the supply of oxygen Keep all such materials away from the stove q Never use a wood grate or other device to elevate the fire q Never store wood within the installation clearances q Do Not allow logs to rest against or otherwise come in contact with the glass when the door is closed q Do Not slam ...

Page 5: ...ATER ONTO THE STOVE STOVEPIPE OR CHIMNEY THE EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURE ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH FIRES CAN CAUSE INSTANTANEOUS STEAM AND SERIOUS BODILY HARM Once the chimney fire has expired leave the primary air control closed and let the fire in the stove die out completely The stove should not be fired again until the stove stovepipe and chimney are all thoroughly inspected for any sign of damage Y...

Page 6: ... is defined as thermal capacitance or quantity of heat stored Used here it refers not just to burn time but also to hours of usable heat obtained from a single load of fuel 3 The amount and weight of wood contained per cubic foot of firebox volume can vary from 15 to 36 lbs per cubic foot depending on type of wood moisture content packing density and other factors As a constant for comparison and ...

Page 7: ... area to allow the heat to travel naturally to distant rooms depending upon your installation you may want more convective heat If that is so an optional fan kit is recommended DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE The Starlet woodstove has been tested to UL 1482 and ULC 627 by Warnock Hersey Inchcape Testing Middleton Wisconsin If you use a rear heat shield to obtai...

Page 8: ...rmination mesh and hood supplied by others Contact your dealer for availability CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES It is very important to follow minimum clearances for chimney connectors to combustibles such as walls and ceilings when installing the stove near non combustible surfaces Clearaces inches Parallel Corner A B C D E F G H J K L 9 22 18 22 5 8 21 1 2 14 5 8 3 1 8 11 16 17 1 2 57 3 4 Single wall...

Page 9: ...m several manufacturers your dealer can help you choose Some air insulated connector pipe models available are Simpson Dura Vent DVL and Metalbestos DS Security GSW and Ameritec also have acceptable close clearance connector pipe When used in a mobile home a spark arrester is required See page 12 Chimney connector shall not pass through floor or ceiling nor any attic or roof space closet or simila...

Page 10: ... stove s flue collar with three sheet metal screws Install 10 x 1 2 3 mm x 13 mm sheet metal screws into the holes pre drilled in the flue collar Leaving off the screws can cause joints to separate from the vibration that results from a creosote chimney fire You can simplify connecting stovepipe by using additional accessories such as telescoping pipes slip connectors or clean out tees These acces...

Page 11: ...ith your stove be sure to also purchase from the same manufacturer the wall pass through or ceiling support package T section package fire stops when needed insulation shield roof flashing chimney cap and any other needed accessories Follow the manufacturer s instructions when installing the chimney and accessories In addition be sure to maintain all manufacturers recommendations for the proper cl...

Page 12: ...xterior chimney requirements q At least 1 25 mm clearance to combustible structure Chimney height requirements See Illustration q At least 3 feet 0 9 m higher than the highest part of the roof opening through which it passes q At least 2 feet 0 6 m higher than any part of the roof within 10 feet 3 m measured horizontally from the top of the chimney This stove requires a minimum chimney height of 1...

Page 13: ...h enclosed chase One story house installation with attic Chimney Cap Storm Collar Flashing Chimney Sections Chase Enclosure Wall Strap Support Box with built in Starter Adjustable Roof Tee Tee clean out Access door Tee Support Bracket Chimney is supported by Tee Support Bracket Chimney is supported by Ceiling Chimney Cap Storm Collar Flashing Adjustable Roof section Insullation Shield Stovepipe Ch...

Page 14: ...s generally burn hotter and faster while hardwoods burn longer and produce mo re coals Density and moisture content are two critical factors to consider when purchasing wood for your stove The following is a list of wood species and their relative BTU British Thermal Unit content The higher the BTU the longer the burn Firewood with higher BTUs is generally considered ideal for a wood stove HIGH Ap...

Page 15: ...n the door and place five or six double sheets of tightly twisted newspaper in the center of the firebox Arrange kindling in a criss cross pattern over the newspaper Kindling should be approximately ten pieces 1 2 13 mm in diameter and 10 to 18 254 mm to 457 mm long 2 Fully open the primary air control by pulling the control handle fully forward 3 Light the paper under the kindling Leave the front...

Page 16: ...tained consistently Once familiar with the operational characteristics of the stove in your particular setting you will easily engage the stove in the high burn mode without risk to the stove or chimney OVERNIGHT BURN The stove and chimney must be hot with an established fire prior to attempting an overnight burn For an overnight burn completely load the firebox with wood and with the primary air ...

Page 17: ...or in paper or plastic bags no matter how long the fire has been out Even after removal fromthe firebox coals within a bed of ashes can remain hot for several days EMERGENCY PROCEDURES If you have a stovepipe or chimney fire follow these instructions 1 If the fire is too threatening leave the area and call the fire department immediately If not perform the next three steps 2 Close the primary air ...

Page 18: ...lowing gaskets GLASS 3 4 19 mm Wide Adhesive Backed Black Tape DOOR 1 4 6 mm Diameter Low Density Black Tube GLASS Do not operate stove with broken door glass Do not abuse front door by striking or slamming The door glass should be replaced immediately if broken Contact your local dealer for replacement glass Important scratching or etching the glass will weaken the integrity of the glass Do not u...

Page 19: ...mon problems at one time or another Most are correctable and generally require only a minor adjustment of the stove installation or operating technique In cases where weather conditions dramatically affect stove performance the problems are typically temporary and solve themselves once the weather changes If you question whether your stove is producing adequate heat the best way to troubleshoot th...

Page 20: ...mney Examine the chimney and stovepipe for blockage or creosote accumulations Oversized Chimney Reline the chimney to the appropriate diameter Undersized Chimney Install a draft inducer or replace the chimney Chimney Too Short Lengthen the chimney Air Infiltration Into The Chimney Seal chimney connections and openings in clean out doors More Than One Appliance Connected to the Flue Disconnect all ...

Page 21: ...isted below See owner s manual for alcove dimensions and clearances MOBILE HOME AND REDUCED CLEARANCE INSTALLATIONS REQUIRE One of the listed double wall connectors shown below In addition installations require an outside air inlet Use optional outside air kit CLOSE CLEARANCE PIPE Duravent Ameri Tec Security Metal Fab GSW OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Blower Flue Shield Outside Air Kit Replace glass only wit...

Page 22: ...l and workmanship Refractory brick against breakage and deterioration not resulting from physical damage or over loading of the Woodstove Firebox baffle the baffle above the secondary air tubes against breakage cracking or burn through Door handles and latch mechanisms against breakage This warranty expires on the fifth 5th anniversary of the Purchase Date LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY HearthStone war...

Page 23: ...THSTONE S NEGLIGENCE ACTUAL OR IMPUTED ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE GIVEN ONLY TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LAW EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNE...

Page 24: ...in the first ninety 90 days after the Purchase Date HearthStone will pay for the shipping of Woodstove parts covered by any of the foregoing warranties to and from HearthStone or a Dealer as the case may be Thereafter the Original Purchaser is responsible for all shipping costs related to shipping Woodstove parts to and from HearthStone or a Dealer as the case may be Shipping cost for the Woodstov...

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