Firebrick; Baffle And Blanket; Over-Firing Your Fireplace; Chimney Fire - Heat & Glo NORTHSTAR-BK Owner's Manual

2. Firebrick

Your fireplace is lined with high quality firebrick, which has
exceptional insulating properties.
Do not operate the fireplace without bricks. Make sure
bricks are installed as shown in Section 5.
Do not use a grate; simply build a fire on the firebox floor.
3. Baffle and Blanket
Ensure correct baffle and baffle protection channel place-
ment; replace baffle components if damaged or missing.
(Please refer to Section 5.)
NOTICE: Firebox damage due to improper baffle placement
is not covered by warranty. Operate the wood burning
fireplace with the baffle in the correct position only. Not
doing so could result in:
• reduced efficiency
• overheating the chimney
• overheating the rear of the firebox
• poor performance
Ceramic Blanket
Baffle Protection
Channel in position
Baffle Board
Figure 3.2 Baffle and Blanket Placement
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Back of Firebox
Heat & Glo • NorthStar Owner's Manual • 480-2350 • Rev I • 11/6/14

4. Over-Firing Your Fireplace

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Do not over-fire.
Over-firing may ignite creosote or will damage the
fireplace and chimney.
To prevent over-firing your fireplace. DO NOT:
• use flammable liquids
• overload with wood
• burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber
• permit too much air to the fire
Symptoms of over-firing may include one or more of the
following:
• chimney connector or fireplace glowing
• roaring, rumbling noises
• loud cracking or banging sounds
• metal warping
•

chimney fire

What to do if your stove is over-firing:
• Immediately close the door and air controls to reduce
air supply to the fire.
• If you suspect a chimney fire, call the fire department
and evacuate your house.
• Contact your local chimney professional and have
your stove and stove pipe inspected for any damage.
• Do not use your stove until the chimney professional
informs you it is safe to do so.
• Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty
stoves that exhibit evidence of over-firing. Evidence
of over-firing includes, but is not limited to:
- warped air tube
- deteriorated refractory brick retainers
- deteriorated baffle and other interior components
5. Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney fire
• Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected by
qualified professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies
recommends that NFI or CSIA certified professionals,
or technicians under the direction of certified
professionals, conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211
Level 2 inspection of the chimney.
• Replace components of the chimney and fireplace
as specified by the professionals.
• Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the
chimney is properly secured.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! A chimney fire can perma-
nently damage your chimney system. Failure to re-
place damaged components and make proper repairs
can cause a structure fire.