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Do not abuse the unit, either by over firing or by using wood or combustibles with salt
content, or harmful chemicals. Misuse is not covered by warranty.
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Even though your E.P.A Century has been specifically designed and tested to prevent smoke
spillage, always open the door slowly as this will minimise the likelihood of smoke spillage
or a back draft of flame or smoke into the room.
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Never use gasoline type lantern fuel, kerosene, solvents, charcoal lighter fluid, or
inflammable liquids to start or "refresh" a fire in the stove. Keep all such liquids well away
from the stove while it is in use.
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All stove surfaces become very hot during operation. Care is needed, especially with
children, to avoid contact with those surfaces.
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Do not elevate the fire by means of grates.
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AUTION
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D
O NOT OVER FIRE THIS HEATER
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Do not burn fuel in the stove at a rate higher than
that which will cause the ember bed level to exceed half the door opening height. We
strongly recommend that you purchase a chimney (flue) thermometer. There are two types
of thermometers: probe thermometers and magnetic thermometers (the later is also called
“stove top thermometer”). If you are using a probe thermometer, make sure that the
temperature does not exceed 900
o
F (482
o
C). If you are using a magnetic thermometer, make
sure that the temperature does not exceed 475
o
F (246
o
C). If the door handle of the stove
becomes excessively hot to the touch, consider this to be an indication of over firing. Over
firing can result in a safety hazard and can permanently damage the stove and chimney. This
damage is not covered by the warranty.
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Although the ceramic glass is extremely durable under any normal use, a few precautions are
required. Do not attempt to push logs further into the fire by using the door, as the glass may
break if any solid object heavily contacts it.
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Never operate the stove with the door open, or cracked slightly open, except briefly during
the lighting operation, and during refuelling. Leaving the door open continuously could
seriously overheat the chimney and adjacent combustibles. Do not operate the stove if there
is an abnormal air leakage into the stove, such as through deteriorated gaskets or cracked or
broken glass. Do not operate the stove without a door gasket. Leakage can result in
overheating, or in very airtight homes, could possibly cause smoking into the room. Smoke
may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous, and in sufficient quantities, is a health
hazard.
