Operation - Spartherm Varia M60h Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

6. OPERATION

WARNING
ALWAYS OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE DOOR CLOSED AND LATCHED
EXCEPT DURING START UP AND RE-FUELING. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES TO
PREVENT INJURY. DO NOT LEAVE THE FIRE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS
UNLATCHED AS UNSTABLE WOOD COULD FALL OUT OF THE FIRE CHAMBER
CREATING A FIRE HAZARD TO YOUR HOME.
NEVER EVER, NOT EVEN FOR A BRIEF MOMENT, LEAVE CHILDREN UNAT-
TENDED WHEN THERE IS A FIRE BURNING IN THE APPLIANCE.
NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHAR-
COAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR 'FRESHEN UP' A
FIRE IN THIS APPLIANCE. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE
APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN USE.
OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE KEPT A MINI-
MUM OF 48" FROM THE FRONT FACE.
ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED
IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED BREACHING CSA
B365 (CANADA) AND ANSI NFPA 211 (USA).
OPEN AIR CONTROL IF ADJUSTABLE AND DAMPER IF FITTED BEFORE OPEN-
ING FIRING DOOR.
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE
AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. WEAR SUITABLE GLOVES TO
OPERATE YOUR APPLIANCE.
NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE GRATE COVER REMOVED.
DO NOT POKE OR STIR THE LOGS WHILE THEY ARE BURNING. USE ONLY
FIRELOGS THAT HAVE BEEN EVALUATED FOR THE APPLICATION IN
FIREPLACE AND REFER TO FIRELOG WARNINGS AND CAUTION MARK-
INGS ON PACKAGING PRIOR TO USE."
WARNING
AVOID BURN RISK. REMOVE OPERATIONAL TOOL AFTER USE!!!
WARNING
THE USE OF THE PROTECTIVE GLOVE IS MANDITORY!!!
Your Spartherm product is designed with the most advanced technology. The appli-
ance is extremely airtight. It has an exclusive direct outside air supply (optional kit),
a safety feature designed to prevent spillage, and to keep your house free of carbon
monoxide, in case of a down drafting chimney or an internal negative pressure.
The first fire(s) in your appliance will be difficult to get going and keep going
with little amount of heat being generated. This is a result of the moisture being
driven out of the fire brick. Allow 30 hours of hot fires (temperatures in excess
of 500°F / 260°C - 600°F / 316°C) before your appliance will perform normally.
During the break-in period (the first 2 or 3 fires) create only small, hot fires using
kindling; this will allow the firebrick to cure. Do not be alarmed if small hairline
cracks develop in the firebrick. This is a normal occurrence and does not pose a
safety hazard. The paint may also smell for the first few fires as it cures and It is
recommended to open a door or window to alleviate the smell.
To start, a brisk fire is required. Place loosely crumpled paper on the floor of the
appliance and cover with dry kindling. Light the paper and leave the door slightly ajar
(one inch) until all kindling is burning. To maintain a brisk fire, a hot coal bed must
be established and maintained.
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