HearthStone
Quality Home Heating Products Inc
®
Clydesdale Model 8490
3
C
ODES
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
National Fire Protection Association, Inc. (NFPA)
Battery March Park
Quincy, MA 02269
S
AFETY
I
NFORMATION
Read and understand this Owner's Manual
thoroughly before installing and using this Firepl ace
Insert.
Make sure to install your Fireplace Insert:
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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 Fireplace Insert:
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Warn children and others unfamiliar with woodstoves
of the danger of touching hot, radiating surfaces of
your Fireplace Insert. 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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Inspect the stovepipe, chimney connector and
chimney, as recommended.
Follow these safety precautions:
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Never
modify this Fireplace Insert 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 Fireplace Insert.
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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 sap
the supply of oxygen. Keep all such materials away
from the Fireplace Insert.
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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 Fireplace Insert.
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Never
over-fire your Fireplace Insert
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Never
put articles of clothing or candles on a hot
Fireplace Insert.
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Do Not
connect the Fireplace Insert to a flue that is
serving another appliance.
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 Fireplace Insert
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Install a smoke detector, preferably in an area away
from your wood Fireplace Insert.
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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.
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Keep children and pets away from the stove; they
could be burned by touching a hot stove.
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Clean your chimney system as needed.
