Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc
®
Craftsbury (Model 8392)
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5.
There is excessive condensation on
windows in the winter.
6.
A ventilation system is installed in the
house.
If these or other indications suggest that infiltration air
is inadequate, additional combustion air should be
provided from the outdoors. Outside combustion air
can be provided to the appliance by using the optional
outside air kit #96-53400
P
ERIODIC
C
HECKLIST
Perform each of these tasks at the specified
intervals.
At the End of Every Week:
•
Empty ashes from the firebox, sooner if the
firebox is full.
At the Beginning of Every Other Month:
•
Depending upon your use of the stove, visually
inspect the chimney connector and chimney for
creosote. (see page 32)
•
Check door seals using the "dollar bill test." -
When the stove is cool, shut the door on a dollar
bill. If the bill pulls out without any resistance,
then your stove’s door is not sealing properly. To
tighten the seal, adjust the door latch
mechanism or change the door gasket. (Refer to
page 32.)
•
Inspect the face of the catalytic combustor for fly
ash and soot. Use a soft-bristled brush to
remove if present. It is recommended to visually
inspect the catalytic combustor at least 3 times
during the heating season, or every 2-3 months.
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.
•
Clean out the inside of the stove thoroughly.
•
Check and clean the catalytic combustor, if
necessary
•
Inspect all door gasket material and replace if
worn, frayed, cracked or extremely hard.
E
MERGENCY
P
ROCEDURES
If you have a stovepipe or chimney fire, follow these
instructions:
1. If the fire is too threatening, leave the area and
call the fire department immediately! If not,
perform the next three steps.
2. Close the primary air control.
3. Close the stovepipe damper (if present).
4. Close the bypass damper
5. Keep the stove front door closed!
•
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUT OUT A
STOVEPIPE OR CHIMNEY FIRE BY THROWING
WATER ONTO THE STOVE, STOVEPIPE, OR
CHIMNEY. THE EXTREMELY HIGH
TEMPERATURE OF SUCH FIRES CAN CAUSE
INSTANTANEOUS STEAM AND SERIOUS BODILY
HARM.
Once the chimney fire expires, leave the primary air
control and bypass handle closed and let the fire in
the stove die out completely. Inspect the stove,
stovepipe, and chimney thoroughly for any sign of
damage before firing the stove again. You must
correct any damage before using your stove again.
Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and
firing technique. Check daily for creosote build-up
until experience shows how often you need to clean
to be safe. Be aware that the hotter the fire the less
creosote is deposited, and weekly cleaning may be
necessary in mild weather even though monthly
cleaning may be enough in the coldest months.
Contact your local municipal or provincial fire
authority for information on how to handle a chimney
fire. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a
chimney fire.
