Safety Information And Environment - Drolet Fox Small Owner's Manual

1. Safety Information and Environment

• Some stoves have been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen, sold
separately (See in t h e W o o d S t o v e I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l if your appliance has
this option). The door may be opened, or fire screen removed only during lighting procedures
or reloading. Always close the door or put back on the fire screen after ignition. Do not leave
the insert unattended when the door is open with or without a fire screen.
• WA R N I N G : O P E R AT E O N LY W I T H T H E D O O R F U L LY C L O S E D O R F U L LY O P E N
W I T H T H E F I R E S C R E E N I N P L A C E . I F T H E D O O R I S L E F T PA RT LY O P E N , G A S
A N D F L A M E M AY B E D R AW N O U T O F T H E O P E N I N G , C R E AT I N G R I S K S F R O M
B O T H F I R E A N D S M O K E .
• WARNING: ALWAYS OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE ASH DRAWER CLOSED.
• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR THE STOVE
OPERATION.
• Using a stove with cracked or broken components, such as glass, firebricks or baffle may
produce an unsafe condition and may damage the stove.
• Open the air control fully before opening the loading door.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTA OR
ENGINE OIL.
• Do not store fuel within heater minimum installation clearances.
• Burn only seasoned natural firewood.
• This appliance should always be maintained and operated in accordance with these instructions.
• Do not elevate the fire by using a grate.
• Do not use makeshift materials or make any compromises when installing this appliance.
• This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repairs for the proper operation. It is against
federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions
in this guide.
• A smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher should be installed in
the house. The location of the fire extinguisher should be known by all family members.
• A smoke detector located in the proximity of the stove may be activated when the door of the
stove is open to reload or to stir.
This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which is
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. For more information go to
• The information given on the certification label affixed to the appliance always overrides the
information published, in any other media (owner's manual, catalogues, flyers, magazines and
web sites).
Wood Stove - Owener's Manual
www.P65warnings.ca.gov/
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