OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to properly use and maintain this appliance may void the
manufacturer's warranty and could result in a house fire.
WARNING: This free standing fireplace is a heat producing appliance and may cause severe burns if touched.
Keep children away. Do Not over fire. If any portion of the unit or flue starts to glow you are over firing. This is a
free standing fireplace, do not use for any other purpose.
1. The first few fires should be small in order to properly cure the painted surfaces and refractory. During the
first few fires, some smoking may occur as the paint cures. You may wish to open a window to minimize
discomfort during this curing period.
2. DO NOT BURN TRASH OR GARBAGE IN THIS UNIT. When building a fire, be sure the damper is fully
opened and sufficient combustion air is available. Place dry kindling on dry wadded paper then ignite with a
match. Add progressively larger pieces of wood until the fire is well established. Leave the damper fully open.
Close only after the fire has burned out completely. Add additional firewood as needed to maintain the fire.
3. The fire screen must be in place during operations. T IS FIREPLACE STOVE AS NOT BEEN TESTED
FOR USE WIT DOORS. TO REDUCE T E RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL DOORS.
4. DO NOT ELEVATE THE FIRE. A grate should not be used.
5. CAUTION: eating the air in a closed building decreases the relative humidity of the air, which will dry wood
and other combustible materials. This drying lowers the ignition temperature of these materials thus
increasing fire hazards. To reduce the risk of fire, some provision should be made for replenishing moisture
to the air whenever a structure is being heated for extended periods.
6. Be sure to provide combustion air into the dwelling when using this or any other wood burning appliance. A
partially open window or outside air register in the vicinity of the unit would be acceptable. Combustion air must
be supplied in conformance with the Uniform Mechanical Code.
7. CAUTION: NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL
LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER.
KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IN USE.
8. DISPOSAL OF ASHES: Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal. The ashes should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
9. READ MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE
A safe and correct installation and extra care will help prevent a fire, but accept the idea that there could be a fire.
Be prepared to handle it. Make certain everyone in the house is familiar with the warning signs of a chimney fire:
1. Call the Fire Department immediately, before doing anything else.
2. Discharge a dry chemical extinguisher into the fireplace opening. If an extinguisher is not available, toss
baking soda into the opening. Do not pour water on the fire.
3. Close all air intakes to the firebox and leave closed until the fireplace, stove or stove pipe is completely cooled.
4. Watch for sparks on the roof. If necessary, hose down the roof around the chimney. DO NOT pour water down
or on the chimney.
5. After the fire is completely out, inspect the chimney for any signs of damage. If you are not certain, have your
local Fire Department inspect the chimney for you. Never use a flammable liquid to kindle or rekindle a fire.
6. Never use coal in a fireplace. Coal should be used only in stoves especially designed to burn coal. If the toxic
gases produced enter the room they can be fatal.
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