Normal Operation; Buildinga Fire For Everyday Use; Burn Rate; Over-Fire Caution - HearthStone 8170 Owner's Manual

N O
ORMAL PERATION
Prior to loading the stove, make sure the ash grate and the
ash pan door are closed. If left open, the stove will over-fire
and will suffer damage.
B A F F
UILDING IRE OR
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 tee-pee
configuration over the newspaper. Use
approximately 10 pieces of kindling, 1/2" (13 mm)
in diameter and 10" to 16" (254 mm to 406 mm)
long.
2) Fully open the primary air control by pulling it
completely out, away from the firebox.
3) Light the paper under the kindling. Leave the front
door slightly ajar momentarily until the kindling
begins to burn and draft begins to pull.
4) Close the door and allow the fire to burn.
5) Once the kindling is burning, open the front door
and add logs, small at first, to build the fire up.
Ensure you keep the logs away from the glass in
front in order for the air-wash system to work
properly. Keep the front door and ash pan closed
while the stove is in use.
6) Once the fire is burning well, 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; or push it in for a low rate of burn. The
air control does not close completely.
Note: 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.
B R
URN ATE
HIGH BURN: Fully load the firebox with wood on a bed of
hot coals or on an actively flaming fire and fully open the
primary air control by pulling it all the way out, away from
the firebox. A high burn rate once or twice a day to heat the
stovepipe and chimney fully, will help minimize creosote
accumulation.
MEDIUM HIGH BURN: With the primary air control in the
open position, push the control handle slightly towards the
firebox, or about ¼ to ½ the way in.
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E U
VERYDAY SE
MEDIUM LOW BURN: With the primary air control in the
open position, push the handle inward about ¾ of the way in.
A medium-low burn rate is the typical setting and is
preferable if the stove is unattended.
LOW BURN: Push the primary air control inward all the
way to the firebox. This closes the air shutter to its minimum
opening. A low burn rate over extended periods is not
advisable as it can promote the accumulation of creosote.
Inspect the venting system frequently if using low burn rates
consistently.
O -F C
VER IRE AUTION
Over-firing means the stove is operating at temperatures
above the recommended temperatures outlined in the BURN
RATE section. Carefully avoid over-firing, as it will damage
the stove. Symptoms of chronic over-firing can include
warped components, short burn times, a roaring sound in the
stove or stovepipe, and discoloration of the stovepipe.
Excessive draft, inappropriate fuel, and operator error can
cause over-firing. Correct an over-fire situation as follows:
EXCESSIVE DRAFT: Contact your local dealer to have
a draft reading taken. Any draft in excess of 0.1 WC
requires a damper in the stovepipe. Some installations
may require more than one damper.
INAPPROPRIATE FUEL: Do not burn coal; kiln dried
lumber, wax logs 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 stove with the front door, ash pan, or the
ash grate in the open position.
If you suspect that your stove is over-firing, contact your
dealer immediately. Damage caused by over-firing is not
covered by your warranty. Results of over-firing can
include warped or burned out internal parts, cracked
vermiculite panels, discolored or warped external parts, and
damaged finish.
R A D
EMOVAL ND ISPOSAL
Remove ashes only when the stove is cold. Use protective
fireplace gloves if the ash pan is warm. Exercise extreme
caution when handling, storing or disposing of ashes.
The ash pan is located behind the control door. The ash pan
collects burned ash from a fire and allows you to remove the
ash conveniently from your wood stove. Clear the firebox of
ashes often, and do not let them build up more than 3 inches
high. It is important to prevent ashes from building up
around the front door opening. To remove ashes, pull the
grate lever out to open the grate. Sift the ashes across the
grate into the ash pan. Then return the ash grate to its closed
position by pushing the lever back in towards the stove. The
ash pan is easy to remove and has a handle and lid for
convenient disposal of ashes. The lid must be stored under
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