HearthStone
Quality Home Heating Products Inc
®
Tribute Model 8040
3
C
ODES
When you install your Tribute wood stove, it is
imperative that you adhere to all local codes, which can
be obtained from either of the following two National
sources:
American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI)
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc. (NFPA)
Battery March Park
Quincy, MA 02269
If you are installing your Tribute in a mobile home,
follow the guidelines described in the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 3280 (United States).
S
AFETY
I
NFORMATION
Read and understand this Owner's Manual
thoroughly before installing and using this stove.
Make sure to install your stove:
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According to the manufacturer's recommendations.
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In accordance with all applicable codes.
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With the proper sized chimney.
When using your stove:
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Warn children and others unfamiliar with woodstoves
of the danger of touching hot, radiating surfaces of
your stove. For your additional safety, obtain hearth
and stove guards through your local dealer.
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Follow recommended break-in procedure as outlined
in this manual.
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Burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies and
lower emissions result when burning air-dried,
seasoned wood, as compared to green or freshly cut
wood.
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Use caution when loading firewood into a hot stove.
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Keep the door closed at all times except when
loading wood.
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Inspect the stovepipe, chimney connector and
chimney, as recommended.
Follow these safety precautions:
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Never
modify this stove in any way, especially the
primary air control system.
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Never
burn kiln dried wood, painted or treated wood,
solvents, trash, plywood, colored or glossy paper,
artificial logs, cardboard, coal, garbage or driftwood.
Especially, do not burn coal in this stove.
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Never
use gasoline type fuel, kerosene, charcoal
lighter fluid, or other liquid fuels or solid fire starters
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.
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Never
use a wood grate or other device to elevate the
fire.
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Do Not
allow logs to rest against or otherwise come
in contact with the glass when the door is closed.
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Do Not
slam the door or use the door to force wood
in to the stove.
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Never
over-fire your stove. (See page 18)
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Never
put articles of clothing or candles on a hot
stove.
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Do Not
connect the stove to a flue that is serving
another appliance.
WARNING: FIREPLACE STOVES EQUIPPED
WITH DOORS SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY
WITH DOORS FULLY OPEN OR DOORS FULLY
CLOSED. IF DOORS ARE LEFT PARTLY OPEN,
GAS AND FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE
FIREPLACE STOVE OPENING, CREATING
RISKS FROM BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE.
Other safety guidelines
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Keep all combustible items such as furniture, drapes,
clothing, and other items, at least 36" (0.92 m) from
the stove (See page 7)
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Install a smoke detector, preferably in an area away
from your wood stove.
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Keep a fire extinguisher handy. We recommend the
type rated "A B C."
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Dispose of ashes properly. (See page 19)
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Keep children and pets away from the stove; they
could be burned by touching a hot stove.
