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SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace
4. Do trim the face of the fireplace only with noncombus-
tible materials.
5. Do attach the noncombustible face trim material firmly
to the face of the fireplace.
6. Do block in or fasten the fireplace to prevent the pos-
sibility of the fireplace shifting out of position.
7. Do enclose the chimney where it passes through liv-
ing spaces or spaces accessible for storage purposes
to prevent contact with and possible damage to the
chimney.
8. Do install firestop spacers at each ceiling level when
the chimney is installed in a multistory building.
9. Do install the proper chimney cap or chimney housing
on the chimney to prevent rain and debris from enter-
ing the chimney.
10. Do keep all flammable liquids, gases and pressurized
containers away form the fireplace.
11. Do check the fireplace for proper adjustment and op-
eration before leaving it unattended for long periods
of time.
12. Do inspect and clean the fireplace chimney regularly.
13. Do keep the fire screens closed when the fireplace is
left unattended to minimize the danger of sparks pop-
ping out of the fireplace.
14. Do use the grate furnished with and for this fireplace.
15. Do start a fire only with paper, kindling or solid com-
position fire starters specifically designed for starting
a fire. The use of liquid fire starter can cause an ex-
plosion within the fireplace.
16. Do place all ashes in a metal container with a tight fit-
ting lid and place them on a noncombustible surface
well away from other combustible materials until they
have completely cooled.
17. Do store your fuel supply at a distance equal to or
greater than the spacing recommended for combus-
tible materials from the fireplace.
18. Do build fires of moderate intensity in the fireplace
for the first three fires to allow materials to adjust and
cure before being subjected to the intense heat of a
large fire.
DONT'S
1. Don't allow other installations or operation consider-
ations to take priority over safety considerations.
2. Don't attempt to use the fireplace until the installation
is complete.
3. Don't use unlisted parts and accessories with the fire-
place except for special flashings that may be fabri-
cated locally.
4. Don't use damaged parts or accessories with this fire-
place.
5. Don't install the fireplace in an exposed or uninsu-
lated area.
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6. Don't install the fireplace over carpeting.
7. Don't install the fireplace on a poorly constructed
base or fail to fasten down or attach the fireplace to
prevent it from shifting out of position.
8. Don't create or allow a crack to develop between the
metal face of the fireplace and noncombustible trim.
9. Don't install the fireplace where flammable or explo-
sive liquids or vapors are likely to be present.
10. Don't neglect all the considerations mentioned in
this manual concerning clearances to combustibles,
spacing from obstructions and proper chimney height
when selecting the location and installing the chim-
ney.
11. Don't allow insulating materials to contact the chim-
ney.
12. Don't forget to support flat chase flashing to prevent
water from puddling.
13. Don't neglect to apply caulking or mastic to the re-
quired joints of the flashing and between the flashing
roof.
14. Don't dry clothing or other articles near the fireplace.
15. Don't store or place flammable liquids, gases or pres-
surized containers near the fireplace.
16. Don't neglect to instruct all responsible persons in the
proper and safe operation of the fireplace.
17. Don't fail to instruct all persons, especially children
and elderly persons, concerning the hazards of im-
proper operation and unauthorized tampering with
the fireplace.
18. Don't use this fireplace to burn paper, cardboard, or
other debris.
19. Don't neglect to inspect and clean the chimney regu-
larly.
20. Don't operate the fireplace with the glass fire screen
doors partially open. The doors should always be
fully open or fully closed.
21. Don't use gasoline, kerosene, engine oil, or charcoal
lighter fluid.
22. Don't store fuel supply closer to the fireplace than the
minimum spacing required for combustible materials.
23. Don't subject the fireplace to the intense heat of a
large fire the first three times the fireplace is used, but
build moderate fires to allow the materials to cure and
adjust.
24. Don't clean the chimney with metallic devices or
chemical cleaners.
25. Don't use the fireplace or chimney for venting wood
or coal burning heaters or inserts unless approved in
writing by MHSC.
26. Don't put combustibles within 28 inches of the fire-
place opening.
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