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Keep away from a hot stove to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
17. If small children will be in the same room
as the stove during operation, provide a
sturdy barrier to keep them at a save distance
from the stove. NEVER LEAVE SMALL
CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED when they
are in the same room as the stove.
18. Keep stove area clear and free from all
combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
19. To prevent burns, always wear protective
clothing, leather hearth gloves and eye
protection, while tending the fire.
20. While in operation, keep the feed and ash doors
closed and secured at all times except while
tending the fire.
21. Do not overfire the stove. Overfiring will
occur if the feed or ash doors are left open dur-
ing operation. Such actions can result in very
dangerous operating conditions.
22. All power cords and electrical appliances
must be kept outside of the clearance dimen-
sions shown in this manual for combustible
materials.
23. For further information on using your stove
safely, obtain a copy of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) publication,
“Using Coal and Wood Stoves Safely” NFPA
No. HS-10-1978. The address of the NFPA is
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued…
NOTE: A PROFESSIONAL, LICENSED
HEATING AND COOLING CONTRAC-
TOR MUST BE CONSULTED IF YOU
HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
INSTALLATION OF THIS SOLID FUEL
BURNING APPLIANCE.
connector and chimney and cause a house/
building fire. Inspect the chimney connector
and chimney twice monthly during the heating
season and clean if necessary. (See Mainte-
nance, page 10).
10. In the event of a chimney fire, turn the air
controls and flue damper to closed position,
leave the building and CALL THE FIRE DE-
PARTMENT IMMEDIATELY! Have a clearly
understood plan on how to handle a chimney
fire by contacting your local fire authority for
information on proper procedures in the event
of a chimney fire.
11. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use
this stove who is unfamiliar with the correct
operation of the stove.
12. Do not operate stove while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
13. The special paints used on your stove may
give off some smoke and an odor while
they are curing during the first 12 to 15 fires.
Additional smoke and odor may be emitted
from the light oils used in construction of the
fire box. This should disappear after a short
period of time and not occur again. Persons
with lung conditions or owners of susceptible
domestic pets (such as birds) should take
prudent precautions. Open windows and
doors as needed to clear smoke and/or odor.
Paint discoloration will occur if the stove is
over fired.
14. Ashes should not be allowed to accumulate
higher than the ash pan. Dispose of ashes in a
metal container with a tight fitting lid. Other
waste shall not be place in this container. Keep
the closed container on a noncombustible floor
or on the ground, well away from all combus-
tible materials. Keep the ashes in the closed
container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled. The ashes may be buried in the ground
or picked up by a refuse collector.
15. This stove has a painted surface which
is durable but it will not stand rough handling
or abuse. When installing your stove, use care
in handling. Clean with soap and warm water
when stove is NOT hot. Do not use any acids
or scouring soap, as these solvents wear and
dull the finish.
16. While stove is in operation, all persons,
especially young children should be alerted to
the hazards from high surface temperatures.
