Burn Rate; Over-Fire Caution; Removal And Disposal Of Ashes - HearthStone Heritage 8021 Owner's Manual

Note: When opening the front or side 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 will allow the firebox to
clear of smoke before the door is opened fully.
Also, reloading on a bed of hot, red coals reduces
smoking time and will bring 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 moving it fully to the left, away from
the firebox. This will fully open the primary air shutter. A
high burn rate is recommended once or twice a day to fully
heat the stovepipe and chimney, which will help minimize
creosote accumulation.
MEDIUM HIGH BURN: With the primary air control in
the closed position, move the control handle slightly to the
left.
MEDIUM LOW BURN: With the primary air control in the
closed position, move the handle half way between the
medium and low settings. A medium-low burn rate should
be the typical setting and is preferable if the stove is to be
left unattended.
LOW BURN: Close the primary air control by moving it
fully to the right. A low burn rate over extended periods of
time is not advisable as it may promote the accumulation of
creosote. The venting system should be inspected
frequently if low burn rates are maintained consistently.
NOTE: If equipped with a blower the following blower
settings are recommended:
Low and Medium-Low Burn: Set blower on low by turning
the control knob clockwise until the blower is running at a
low speed.
Medium High and High Burn: Set blower on high by
turning the control know until the blower is running at a
high speed. The blower will be at its highest setting when
the control knob is turned clockwise to the "ON" position.
By continuing to turn the control know clockwise, the
blower speed will be reduced until it reaches its lowest
setting. It is recommended that the blower is not turned on
for the first 30 minutes of operation.
O -F C
VER IRE AUTION
Over-firing means the stove is operating at temperatures
above the recommended temperatures outlined above in the
BURN RATE section. Over-firing should be carefully
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avoided since it will cause damage to the stove. Symptoms
of over-firing include short burn times, a roaring sound in
the stove or stovepipe, and discoloration of the stovepipe.
Over-firing can be caused by excessive draft, inappropriate
fuel, and operator error. Correct an over-fire situation as
follows:
EXCESSIVE DRAFT: Contact your 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: Make sure all the gaskets
are in good condition. Replace worn out or compressed
gaskets. Do not burn the stove with the front, side, ash
door, as well as the ash grate in the open position.
Monitoring the temperature of the surface of the top stones
is the best way to determine if the stove is over-firing. If
you suspect that your stove is over-firing, contact your
dealer immediately. Damage done by over-firing is not
covered by your warranty. Results of over-firing can
include: warped or burned out internal parts, cracked
stones, discolored or warped external parts, and damaged
enamel.
NOTE: ANY SYMPTOMS OF OVER-FIRING
WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!!
R A D
EMOVAL ND
Ashes should be removed when the stove is cold. Use
protective fireplace gloves when the pan is warm. Exercise
extreme caution when handling, storing or disposing of
ashes.
The ash pan and ash pan access door is located under the
ash lip. The ash pan collects burned ash from a fire and
allows you to conveniently remove the ash from your wood
stove. The firebox should be cleared of ashes often, and
they should not be allowed to build up more than 3 inches
high, and it is important to prevent ashes from building up
around the dog house The firebox can be cleared of ashes
by sliding the ash grate sideways, sifting the ashes across
the grate into the ash pan, then returning the grate to its
closed position. The ash pan is easy to remove and has a
handle for convenient disposal of ashes. The back of the ash
pan assembly is sloped upwards. Before removing the ash
pan, push it (hard!) into the stove to force the pan up the
slope, which kicks the ashes further into the pan.
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