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10. The insert is designed to burn coal at a predetermined firing rate. Over firing occurs when the ash
door is left open during operation or a highly volatile fuel, i.e. large amounts of small kindling is used.
11. Do not exceed 600
o
degrees on top of insert.
12. NOTE: Shake ashes every 12 hours if possible. You must keep your ashes cleaned out from under
the grates. This may require emptying your ash pit daily. If there is no air space under the grates, the
grates will warp and become inoperable.
13. Regularly check the fit on the load, hopper and ash doors. They must fit tightly. If it does not, check
for deterioration or wear of the ceramic rope seal. Replace defective seals.
14. Inspect and clean your chimney liner regularly.
15. In the event of a chimney fire, shut all draft controls off and call your fire department immediately.
Alert everyone in the house. If flue is still burning vigorously, throw baking soda into
firebox or discharge a fire extinguisher into fire box. After the chimney fire is over, have a certified
chimney sweep complete a level 2 chimney inspection before farther use of your chimney.
16. With new steel there is a small amount of oil or dirt on the metal. You may smell an odor. This is
normal during the first operation. You may want to assemble the insert out of doors and build a
small fire in it to “BURN OFF” this dirt and oil before installing unit.
17. Equip your home with fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
18. Do not burn garbage, gasoline or any other flammable liquids in this insert.
19. Do not burn insert over 600
o
F or warranty will be void!
Fireplace Insert Annual Maintenance - After every burn season
1. Clean out firebox and ash pan area after each heating season.
2. Replace any cracked or broken firebrick! (very important) If this is not followed your insert is at risk
for warping and may void your warranty.
3. Take out coal hopper, remove baffle insulation and reburn baffles. Clean them with vacuum
cleaner or blow gun. Once cleaned everything can be reinstalled back into insert.
4. Check grates and shaker handle for wear or warping and replace if necessary. Check for any
loose hardware on doors, door latches and shaker handle, tighten or replace as needed. Check
all gaskets on window glass, hopper, fire and ash doors for deterioration or tears, replace where
necessary. Also check seal of doors by closing doors on a piece of paper. If you can move the
piece of paper between door frame and gasket, replace door gasket.
5. Clean inside of chimney liner at least once annually (in Spring). For longer life oil inside of liner
with vegetable oil.
Fireplace Insert Specifications - FP16
• Approx. BTU 105,000
• Heating Capacity (sq ft) 2000
• Fire Box Size (wxdxh) 16 x 18 x 11
• Fire Box Capacity 60 #
• Coal Hopper Capacity 20 #
• Approx. Coal Capacity w/Hopper 80 #
• Flue Size 6”
• Fire Door Gasket 62” of 3/4” Rope Gasket
• Ash Door Gasket 50” of 3/4” Rope Gasket
• Window Gasket 52” of 7/8” Window Gasket
• Fireplace Insert Weight 480 lbs
