Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc
®
Model 8370
6
Follow these safety precautions:
Never
modify this stove in any way,
especially the primary air control system.
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.
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 stove.
Never
use the stove if the ash pan is loose,
not in place, or if the ash grate is open.
Never
use a wood grate or other device to
elevate the fire.
Do Not
allow logs to rest against or
otherwise come in contact with the glass
when the door is closed.
Do Not
slam the door or use it to force wood
in to the stove.
Never
over-fire your stove. (See page 22)
Never
put articles of clothing or candles on
a hot stove.
Do Not
connect the stove to a flue that is
serving another appliance. (See page 13)
Other safety guidelines
Keep all combustible items such as
furniture, drapes, clothing, and other items,
at least 36" (0.92 m) from the stove (See
page 11)
Install a smoke detector.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy. We
recommend the type rated "A B C."
Dispose of ashes properly. (See page 22)
Keep children and pets away from the stove;
they could be burned by touching a hot
stove.
Clean your system as needed. (See page 23)
P
ERIODIC
C
HECKLIST
Perform each of these tasks at the specified
intervals.
At the End of Every Week:
Empty ashes from the firebox and ash pan,
sooner if the firebox or the ash pan begins to
fill up.
At the Beginning of Every Month:
Visually inspect chimney connector and
chimney for creosote; clean accordingly.
At the Beginning of Every Other Month:
A visual inspection of the chimney
connector and chimney for creosote is
recommended depending upon your use of
the stove. (Refer to page 17 – Creosote
Formation and Need For Removal)
Check door seals using the "dollar bill test."
- When the fire is out and the stove is cool,
shut the door on a dollar bill. If the bill pulls
out without any resistance, then your stove’s
door isn't sealed properly. To tighten the
seal, change the door gasket. (Refer to page
18 – Gaskets)
At the End of Every Season:
Dismantle the chimney connector and clean
it thoroughly. Replace any pieces that show
signs of rust or deterioration.
Inspect and, if necessary, clean your
chimney.
Thoroughly clean out the inside of the stove.
Inspect all door gasket material and replace
if worn, frayed, cracked or extremely hard.