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eas. Detectors should be located away from the heating
appliance to avoid false alarms. Follow manufacturer’s
placement, installation and maintenance instructions.
33.
CARBON mONOXIDE (CO) HAzARD. A buildup of CO
fumes is toxic and can be fatal. Carbon Monoxide is a
colorless, odorless gas produced during combustion
of wood, coal, oil, gas and by other fuel burning appli-
ances. It is important to have a proper draft and adequate
replacement air ventilation so fumes are drawn out the
chimney. Installed as instructed this stove is designed to
be as safe as possible yet it is recommended to
install
a CO detector. Follow the manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions for proper installation and use. It is recommended to
be placed at table-top level (not near the ceiling) to avoid
false alarms. Realize that devices other than a stove (i.e.
motor exhaust) can trigger CO alarms.
If alarm sounds:
• Recognize the symptoms of CO poisoning (headaches,
nausea & drowsiness).
• Increase ventilation (open windows & doors).
• Make sure stove doors and/or lids are closed and
secured.
• Check stove for smoking or puffing (open airflow
controls).
• Check chimney & connector pipe for leaks, blockage
or down-draft conditions.
• Check CO device for false alarm.
34. Ke e p p o w e r c o r d s , e l e c t r i c a l a p p l i a n c e s
and/or assemblies outside of the clearance area shown
in this manual for combustible materials.
35. Consult your municipal building department or fire officials
about restrictions, permits and installation requirements
for your area.
36. F o r f u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n o n u s i n g y o u r
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…
be emitted from the barrel components. This should
disappear after a short period of time and not oc-
cur 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.
19.
CLEAN STOVE FREqUENTLY as soot, creosote and
ash may accumulate.
20.
ALERT ALL PERSONS TO THE HAzARDS OF HIGH
SURFACE TEmPERATURES while stove is in operation
– especially young children. Keep away from a hot stove
to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
21.
DO NOT LEAVE SmALL CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED
wHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAmE ROOm AS THE
STOVE. If small children will be in the same room as the
stove during operation, provide a sturdy barrier to keep
them at a safe distance from the stove.
22. Replace any barrel that shows signs of wear, fatigue or
has holes in it.
23.
wARNING: RISK OF FIRE. Keep stove area clear and
free from all combustible materials, gasoline, engine oil,
naphtha and other flammable vapors and liquids.
24.
wHILE TENDING THE FIRE ALwAYS wEAR PROTEC-
TIVE CLOTHING, fire retardant hearth gloves and eye
protection, to prevent burns.
25. Never operate this stove with the ash or feed doors open.
Such actions can result in very dangerous operating
conditions.
26.
DO NOT OVER FIRE THE STOVE. Over firing
will occur if combustion air is uncontrolled as when the
ash or feed door is left open during operation. Such
actions can result in very dangerous operating condi-
tions. While in operation, keep the feed door closed and
secured at all times except while tending the fire
27. Do not load the fuel to a height or in such manner that it
would be hazardous when opening the door.
28.
NEVER LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED
when the door is open. Always close the door after igni-
tion.
29.
DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONjUNCTION
wITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT wORK.
30.
A wOOD-BURNING STOVE mUST NEVER BE IN-
STALLED IN A HALLwAY OR NEAR A STAIRCASE,
as it may block egress in the event of a fire.
31.
DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOm.
DO NOT INSTALL IN AN ALCOVE OR INSIDE A FIRE-
PLACE.
32. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your
home. Detectors should be located close to sleeping ar-
CAUTION: CUT HAzARD. BARREL mAY HAVE
SHARP EDGES wHERE OPENINGS HAVE BEEN
CUT. DE BURR EDGES, USE PRECAUTIONS
AND wEAR ANSI APPROVED SAFETY EqUIP-
mENT wHEN INSTALLING BARREL STOVE KIT.
CAUTION: EXPLOSION HAzARD. DO NOT
USE ACETYLENE TORCH TO CUT OPENINGS
IN BARREL – SOmE BARRELS mAY CONTAIN
EXPLOSIVE OR FLAmmABLE GASSES. mAKE
SURE BARRELS ARE THOROUGHLY CLEANED
BEFORE INSTALLING STOVE KIT.
