Normal Operation - HearthStone Clydesdale II 8492 Owner's Manual

NORMAL OPERATION

Building a Fire for Everyday Use
1. Open the front door and place five or six double
sheets of tightly twisted newspaper in the center of
the firebox. Arrange kindling in a crisscross pattern
over the newspaper. Use about ten pieces of kindling
approximately 1/2" (13 mm) in diameter and 10" to
18" (254 to 457 mm) long. You can place two or three
small logs on top of the kindling if desired.
2. Fully open the primary air control by pulling the
control handle fully out, away from the firebox.
3. Light the paper under the kindling. Leave the front
door slightly ajar until the kindling starts to burn and
draft begins to pull.
4. Close the door and allow the fire to burn.
5. If you did not add small logs in step 1, do so once the
kindling is burning well. Open the front door and add
small logs. Ensure you keep the logs away from the
glass in front in order for the air-wash system to work
properly. Otherwise, keep the door closed while the
insert is in use.
6. Once the fire is burning well, add larger wood pieces
to build the fire up. Use the primary air control to
regulate the desired rate of burn. Pull the handle out
to open the PRIMARY AIR CONTROL for a high rate
of burn; push it in to reduce the primary air for a lower
rate of burn.
Note: Always remember to open the bypass handle
before opening the front door. When opening the front
door to reload or re-arrange logs, it is advisable to open
the door just a crack, pause for a moment then open the
door completely. This procedure allows the firebox to
clear of smoke before the door is open fully. In addition,
reloading on a bed of hot, red coals reduces smoking
time and brings fresh fuel up to a high temperature
rapidly. During the refueling and rekindling of a cool fire,
or a fire that has burned down to the charcoal phase,
operate the stove at a medium to high firing rate for
about 10 minutes to ensure that the catalysts reach
approximately 600 °F. Once the catalysts reach
operating temperature, the bypass handle can be
closed. When reloading the stove, try to keep an open
path behind the Lower Primary Air Opening (LPAO). It is
helpful to leave a small valley in the coal bed behind the
LPAO to insure faster re- lighting.
Disposal of Ashes
You can leave a thin layer of ashes in the firebox if
preferred. Allow fire to die down or go out completely. It
is important to prevent ashes from building up around the
front door opening or they will spill out, or they can pack
into the gasket channel and prevent proper sealing. To
remove ashes, use a fireplace shovel. Avoid removing
large live coals by pushing them to the side and removing
only the finer ash with a shovel.
Disposal of ashes - Ashes should be placed directly into
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a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. Do not place any
other items or trash into the metal container. Do not pour
water into the container. Replace the container's lid and
allow the ashes to cool. Never place the ash disposal
container on a combustible surface or vinyl flooring, as
the container could be hot!
Pending disposal, place the closed ash container on a
noncombustible floor or on the ground outside, well away
from all combustible materials, liquid fuels, or vehicles.
Retain ashes in the closed container until all coals
thoroughly cool.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed
container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
NEVER place ashes in wooden or plastic containers, in
trashcans with other trash, or in paper or plastic bags,
no matter how long the fire has been out.
Coals within a bed of ashes can remain hot for several
days once removed from the firebox.
Over-Fire Caution
Over-firing means the Fireplace Insert is operating at
temperatures above the recommended temperatures
outlined above in the BURN RATE section. Carefully
avoid over-firing since it will cause damage to the
Fireplace Insert. Symptoms of over-firing include short
burn times, a roaring sound in the Fireplace Insert or
chimney, and discoloration of the finish.
Over-firing can be
inappropriate fuel, and operator error. Correct an over-
fire situation as follows:
EXCESSIVE DRAFT: Contact your dealer to have a draft
reading taken.
INAPPROPRIATE FUEL: Do not burn coal; kiln dried
lumber, pellets, wax logs, plastics, trash or anything other
than natural cordwood.
OPERATOR ERROR: Ensure all the gaskets are in good
condition. Replace worn out or compressed gaskets. Do
not burn the Fireplace Insert with the front door in a
partially open position. The door must be fully closed or
opened completely (e.g. when using viewing screen).
If you suspect that your Fireplace Insert is over-firing,
contact your dealer immediately.
over-firing is not covered by your warranty. Results
of over-firing can include: warped or burned out internal
parts, cracked firebox soapstone, discolored or warped
external parts, and damaged enamel.
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NOTE: ANY SYMPTOMS OF OVER-FIRING WILL VOID
YOUR WARRANTY!
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THE FRONT DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED WHEN IN
OPERATION
caused by excessive
Damage done by
draft,