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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.
17. 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.
18. If small children will be in the same room as
the stove during operation, provide a stur-
dy barrier to keep them at a safe distance
from the stove. NEVER LEAVE SMALL
CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE
IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE STOVE.
19. 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.
20. Keep stove area clear and free from all
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.
21. To prevent burns always wear protective
clothing, leather hear th gloves and eye
protection, while tending the fire.
22. While in operation, keep the ash clean out cover in
place. Keep the feed door closed and secured at
all times except while tending the fire.
23. Do not over fire the stove. Over firing will
occur if the feed door or ash clean-out cover are
left open during operation. Such actions can result
in very dangerous operating conditions.
24. Do not load the fuel to a height or in such man-
ner that it would be hazardous when opening the
door.
25. DO 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.
27. 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 HEAT-
ING AND COOLING CONTRACTOR MUST
BE CONSULTED IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
