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Morgan (8470) Non-Catalytic Wood Fireplace Insert OWNER'S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW Morgan WOOD FIREPLACE INSERT. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Introducing Your Morgan Wood Fireplace Insert Congratulations! You have just invested in a most unique install the Fireplace Insert in a location where gasoline, wood burning Fireplace Insert – the Morgan Wood kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or other flammable liquids Burning Fireplace Insert from HearthStone Quality Home are used or stored.
Follow these safety precautions: Never modify this Fireplace Insert in any way, especially the primary air control system. ODES When you install your Morgan wood Fireplace Insert, it is Never burn kiln dried wood, painted or treated wood, imperative that you adhere to all local codes, which can solvents, trash, plywood, colored or glossy paper, be obtained from either of the following two National artificial logs, cardboard, coal, garbage or driftwood.
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If the fire is too threatening, leave the area and call the fire department immediately! If not, perform the next two steps. Close the primary air control. ERIODIC HECKLIST Perform each of these tasks at the specified intervals. Keep the Fireplace Insert door closed! At the End of Every Week: •...
Width 24.88” (63.2 cm) PECIFICATIONS Maximum Heat Output. 40,000 btus per hour of Depth 14.25”(36 cm) cordwood (based on independent laboratory test Front Door Size 18" wide x 11.25" high results). (45.7 x 28.5 cm) Size of Heated Area. 1,000 to 1,200 square feet. Stovepipe Size 6"...
Setting up Your Morgan Wood Fireplace Insert NPACKING HearthStone Stoves packages your Morgan Fireplace Insert with the greatest care, so that it ships safely. Under certain circumstances, however, damage can occur during transit and handling. When you receive your Fireplace Insert, unpack it carefully, inspecting your Fireplace Insert and all parts for damage.
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Floor protector’s come with various types of specifications. To convert a floor protector’s specification to an R-value, do one of the following: • If the R-value is given, use that value—no conversion is needed. • If a K-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches, use this formula: R-value = 1/K x •...
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INSTALLING THE SURROUND Figure 4 Morgan Surround Assembly To complete the assembly, you will need a Phillips Position the Center Top Inner and Outer screwdriver and a 7/16” wrench. The Morgan surround Sections (3+4) of the surround into position as assembly will come in four sections, with a hardware illustrated in Figure 4.
Clearances to NFPA 211 Protected Surfaces Lift the front of the baffle. This relieves the weight from, and unlocks the shelf tabs. Pull forward to free the baffle. You can reduce the clearances to combustible surfaces by The baffle should now be free to drop down and using any National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) pull out of the front door, or rest on the floor of approved wall protection system.
factory-built fireplace, the fireplace must have the • following characteristics: It is very imp ortant to follow minimum clearances for Listed per UL 127 or ULC S610. chimney connectors to combustibles such as walls and Include a full height listed chimney liner meeting ceilings when installing the stove near non- type HT requirements (2100°...
needed), insulation shield, roof flashing, chimney cap, and any other needed accessories. Follow the Whenever possible, choose an interior chimney. manufacturer’s instructions when installing the chimney interior chimney heats up more quickly and retains its and accessories. In addition, be sure to maintain all heat;...
tile size for best results. An oversized flue will contribute to the accumulation of creosote. Use the following checklist to ensure that your masonry chimney meets these minimum requirements: Chimney wall construction: Brick or modular block at least 4" (102 mm) thick. A rubble or stone wall.
Operating Your Morgan Wood Fireplace Insert ¦ WARNING: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. Please read this entire chapter before lighting your first fire. It explains the controls and features of your wood Fireplace Insert, how to choose firewood, and how to break-in your Fireplace Insert and use it on a daily basis.
The quality of your firewood affects heat output, duration soapstone must be driven out slowly to minimize the of burn and performance of your Fireplace Insert. “shock” to the stone of its first exposure to high firebox Softwoods generally burn hotter and faster, while temperatures.
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in the center of the firebox. Arrange kindling in a crisscross pattern over the UILDING VERYDAY newspaper. Kindling should approximately ten pieces, 1/2" (13 mm) in 1) Open the front door and place five or six double diameter and 10" to 18" (254 mm to 457 sheets of tightly twisted newspaper in the center mm) long.
EXCESSIVE DRAFT: Contact your dealer to have a draft reading taken. Any draft in excess of 0.1 wc The stovepipe connector and chimney should be inspected requires a damper in the stovepipe. Some installations at least monthly during the heating season to determine if may require more than one damper.
are available from your local dealer. Never attempt to clean the glass while the fire is burning or the glass is hot. TAPE GASKET (3160-080) Most deposits can be cleaned by following the DOOR, INNER FRAME (5470-040) instructions provided with the cleaner. To clean heavier GLASS (3030-039) deposits, remove the top hinge and lift the door straight up and off the Fireplace Insert (take care to save hardware...
(200 degree C) stovepipe confirms the Fireplace Insert is stovepipe joints, a poor stovepipe-to-thimble connection, supplying sufficient heat. Keep in mind that your house or a leaky chimney may cause inadequate draft. itself will regulate room/house temperatures. How well SEASONAL FACTORS: Early fall and late spring are the walls, floors and ceilings are insulated, the number generally difficult seasons in which to establish proper and size of glass windows, the tightness of outside doors,...
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ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS STOVE SMOKES Operating Technique Fully open the primary air control one minute before opening doors. Cold Chimney Preheat the chimney when first starting a fire. Blocked Chimney Examine the chimney and stovepipe for blockage or creosote accumulations.
Install and use only in accordance with SERIAL # manufacture’s installation instructions and your local building codes. MODEL NAME: MORGAN 8470 TESTED TO: UL 1482, ULC S628, UL 737 Connect to a code-approved masonry chimney TYPE OF FUEL: Solid Wood Only...
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HEARTHSTONE WOODSTOVE LIMITED WARRANTIES These warranties give you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from State to State. HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. (HearthStone) warrants to the original purchaser only (the “Original Purchaser”) the new woodstove manufactured by HearthStone and purchased by the Original Purchaser (the “Woodstove”) against any of the occurrences listed in this document that result from defects in material or workmanship.
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coal or other material other than natural wood. 6. Damage due to water or due to installation of the Woodstove in a damp or high condensation area. 7. Damage due to installation of the Woodstove in an atmosphere contaminated by damaging chemicals, including but not limited to chlorine, fluorine or salts.
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part, or the entire Woodstove (if needed), with shipping prepaid, to HearthStone or a Dealer or allow a Dealer to make a service call at the place where the Woodstove is located. In the event the Original Purchaser refuses to allow a Dealer to make a service call, HearthStone or a Dealer, as the case may be, will request that the Original Owner return the defective part, or the entire Woodstove (if needed), with shipping prepaid, to HearthStone or a Dealer.
Preparing the Morgan Wood Insert for installation (Refer to Owner’s Manual for the complete installation instructions) . Remove the contents within the firebox (owner’s manual, baffle and soapstone refractory box) Remove the hang tag on the front door and place in the owners manual) .
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Front facade . Open the large cardboard box Surround bracket (Right) containing the surround kit. Locate the left and right surround brackets. Start the ¼-20 bolt through the slotted opening on the surround brackets, and attach to the sides of the unit.
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. Level the unit using a 9/16” and 7/16” wrench or ratchet on the three leveling bolts. (To level the rear bolt, you must first loosen the jam nut at the base of the bolt) Leveling bolts . Attach the liner (See Owner’s Manual for complete instructions) Pull the flue liner into the firebox through the flue opening on top of the insert and attach to the flue collar.
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. Attach the surround to the unit. (The Owner’s Manual contains full instructions on how to install) . Mount the baffle in place Note: The baffle material is a high temperature ceramic. It will last for years under normal use, however it can be easily damaged by impact or force.
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3” OCATE AND MOUNT THE FRONT DOOR HANDLE USING THE BOLT AND LOCK WASHERS PROVIDED . Install the soapstone firebrick BEFORE INSTALLING ANY SOAPSTONE, USE A 7/16” WRENCH TO REMOVE THE THREE STONE RETAINER CLIPS. (The rear clip is not shown below) b.
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NOTE: If you plan on installing a blower, now is the time to install it, prior to reassembling the unit. . The door to the Morgan is reversible. It can be opened from the left hand side, or the right. It will be shipped from HearthStone opening on the left hand side.
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