HearthStone Manchester 8360 Owner's Manual page 25

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VER IRE AUTION
Over-firing means the stove is
temperatures above normal temperatures reached
during High Burns 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. A properly installed
stove using fuel and following operating procedures
as outlined in this manual should not over-fire.
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, compressed wood 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 or ash door in the open, or
partially open position.
If you suspect that your stove is over-firing,
discontinue use and
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 refractory panels, discolored or warped
external parts, and damaged finish.

ANY SIGNS OF OVER-FIRING WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY!

THE FRONT DOOR, SIDE DOOR AND ASH PAN
DOOR MUST REMAIN
OPERATION EXCPET FOR START UP AND
LOADING.
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CLOSED WHEN IN
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EMOVAL ND ISPOSAL
Remove ashes only when the stove is cold. Use the
provided protective fireplace glove if the ash pan is
warm. Exercise extreme caution when handling,
storing or disposing of ashes.
The ash pan is located behind the ash door at the
bottom front of the stove. 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, and do not let them build up too
high. You can leave a thin layer of ashes in the
firebox if preferred. 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, sift the ashes across the grate into the ash
pan. The large ash pan is easy to remove for
convenient disposal of ashes. Dump ashes from the
ash pan directly into 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.
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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.
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