HearthStone
Quality Home Heating Products Inc
®
Bennington Model 8350
3
C
ODES
When you install your Bennington 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 Bennington 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 side and front doors closed at all times
except when loading wood.
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Keep the ash pan tray fully inserted and the ash door
closed tightly.
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Inspect the stovepipe, chimney connector and
chimney, as recommended.
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Be sure the removable ash lip is in place while using
the stove. If the ash lip is not installed properly, the
hearth may exceed safe temperatures.
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 that can sap the
supply of oxygen. Keep all such materials away
from the stove.
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Never
use the stove if the ash pan door is o pen,
damaged, or not in place, or not sealing.
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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. (See page 10)
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 9)
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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 18)
