Phoenix Model 8612 Safety & Good Practices C ODES properly, the hearth surface may exceed safe temperatures. When installing your Phoenix wood stove, it is imperative that you adhere to all local codes, which can be obtained from either of the following two National sources: Follow these safety precautions: Never modify this stove in any way, especially the American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 www.ansi.org Never burn kiln dried wood, painted or treated primary air control system. wood, solvents, trash, plywood, colored or glossy paper, artificial logs, cardboard, coal, garbage, or driftwood. Especially, do not burn coal in this stove.
National Fire Protection Association, Inc. (NFPA) Battery March Park Quincy, MA 02269 www.nfp.org Never use gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or any other liquid fuels as fire starters. Do not use solid fire starters, to start or invigorate the fire. These fuels can possibly generate carbon monoxide, which can sap the supply of oxygen in your home. Keep all such materials away from the stove. If you are installing your Phoenix in a mobile home, follow the guidelines described in the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (United States).
Never use the stove if the ash pan door is open, S AFETY I NFORMATION Read and understand this Owner's Manual thoroughly before installing and using this stove. Never use a wood grate or other device to elevate damaged, not in place, or not sealing. Do not allow logs to rest against or otherwise the fire. Do Not slam the door, or use the door to force touch the glass when the door is closed. Ensure you install your stove: According to the manufacturer's wood in to the stove. In accordance with all applicable codes recommendations Never over-fire your stove. (See page 21) Never put articles of clothing, or candles, on a hot With the proper sized chimney When using your stove:
Do Not connect the stove to a flue that serves stove. another appliance. Warn children and others unfamiliar with woodstoves of the danger of touching hot, radiating surfaces of your stove. For your additional safety, obtain hearth, and stove guards through your local dealer. Other safety guidelines Keep all combustible items such as furniture, drapes, clothing, and other items, at least 36" (0.92 m) from the stove (See page 10) Follow recommended break-in procedure as Install a good smoke detector, preferably in an outlined in this manual. Keep a fire extinguisher handy. We recommend area away from your wood stove. Burn natural wood only.
Higher efficiencies and lower emissions result when burning air-dried, seasoned wood, as compared to green or freshly cut wood. Dispose of ashes properly. (See page 21) the type rated "A B C." Keep children and pets away from the stove; they Use caution when loading firewood into a hot stove. Clean your chimney system as needed. (See page could be burned by touching a hot stove. Keep the front door tightly closed at all times 22) Keep the ash pan tray fully inserted and the ash except when loading wood. P ERIODIC C HECKLIST Perform each of these tasks at the specified intervals. Inspect the stovepipe, chimney connector, and door closed tightly. At the End of Every Week:
Empty ashes from the firebox and ash pan, sooner if the firebox or the ash pan begins to fill up. A good indicator is when ashes reach the openings in the “dog house”, or lower primary air inlet. chimney as recommended. Be sure the removable ash lip is in place while using the stove. If the ash lip is not installed Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc ® www.hearthstonestoves.com 5