Hearthstone
Clydesdale Fireplace Insert Model 8491
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Introduction
Congratulations! You have just invested in a most
unique wood burning Fireplace Insert – the
Clydesdale Model 8491 is a clean burning EPA
certified, non-catalytic wood burning Fireplace
Insert. You can be proud to join the Hearthstone
family with our
Premier
Cast Iron Wood Burning
Fireplace Insert. The generous firebox depth and
width allows for loading of wood up to 22 inches
long!
Your purchase ensures years of clean, comfortable
heat with minimal maintenance. You will receive the
benefits of the most advanced technology in wood
burning without the cost and maintenance
requirements of a catalytic Fireplace Insert. The
Clydesdale blends modern technology with the
unique beauty and heating qualities of soapstone
(used as the firebox lining) and cast iron. Soapstone
is well known for its even heat production and long
heat-retaining ability. We trust that you will
appreciate the quality of our handcrafted product.
Please read this manual in its entirety. Its purpose
is to familiarize you with your Fireplace Insert's safe
installation, proper break-in, operation and
maintenance. It contains information that is useful to
you now, and in the years to come. So keep it handy
and refer to it as needed.
Use these instructions as well as national, state, and
local building codes to install your Fireplace Insert.
Ensure to maintain the designated stovepipe and
Fireplace Insert clearances to walls, ceilings, hearth,
and other combustible surfaces. This will help
reduce the risk of fire. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in property damage, bodily
injury, and even death.
Keep furniture, drapes, curtains, wood, paper, and
other combustibles far away from the Fireplace
Insert. Never install the Fireplace Insert in a location
where gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or
other flammable liquids are used or stored.
SAFETY NOTICE:
A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT IF THIS
FIREPLACE INSERT IS NOT INSTALLED
PROPERLY. FOR YOUR SAFETY, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE
OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND
INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA.
The performance of your Fireplace Insert depends
on many variables. Since all installations are
unique, the general information and operating
procedures presented here can only serve as useful
guidelines rather than hard and fast rules. Should
you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact
your dealer for additional information.
This Fireplace Insert is manufactured and warranted
by:
Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc®
317 Stafford Ave.
Morrisville, VT. 05661
www.hearthstonestoves.com
Codes
When you install your Clydesdale wood Fireplace
Insert, 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
www.ansi.org
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
(NFPA)
Battery March Park
Quincy, MA 02269
http://www.nfpa.org
