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when stove is NOT hot. Do not use any acids
or scouring soap, as these solvents wear and dull
the finish.
18. The walls of the firebox may become slightly dis-
torted after a period of use. A slight distortion will
not affect the operation of the stove.
19. While stove is in operation, all persons,
especially young children should be alerted to the
hazards from high surface temperatures. Keep
away from a hot stove to avoid burns or clothing
ignition.
20. If small children will be in the same room as
the stove during operation, provide a stur-
dy 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.
21. Keep stove area clear and free from all
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.
22. To prevent burns always wear protective
clothing, leather hearth gloves and eye
protection, while tending the fire.
23. While in operation, keep the feed door closed and
secured at all times except while tending the fire.
24. Do not over fire the stove. Over firing will
occur if the feed door is left open during
operation. Such actions can result in very
dangerous operating conditions.
25. NO NOT ELEVATE FIRE! Build fire directly on the
bottom of the firebox. This stove has not been tested
with the use of grates, andirons, or other means of
elevating fire and should not be used.
26. All power cords and electrical appliances
and/or assemblies must be kept outside of the
clearance dimensions shown in this manual for
combustible materials.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued…
NOTE: A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL HEAT-
ING AND COOLING CONTRACTOR SHOULD
BE CONSULTED IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
