Phoenix Model 8612 twice a day to fully heat the stovepipe and chimney, which will help minimize creosote accumulation. discolored or warped external parts, and damaged enamel. MEDIUM HIGH BURN: 325-350° F. With the primary air control in the open position, push the control handle to the right approximately 1/4”. NOTE: ANY SYMPTOMS OF OVER-FIRING WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!! R EMOVAL A ND D ISPOSAL O F A SHES MEDIUM LOW BURN: 300-325° F. With the primary air control in the open position, push the handle to the right 1”. A medium-low burn rate is the typical setting and is preferable if the stove is left unattended. Remove ashes only when the stove is cold.
Use protective fireplace gloves when the ash pan is warm. Exercise extreme caution when handling, storing or disposing of ashes. The ash pan and ash pan access door are located under the ash lip. The ash pan collects ash from the fire and allows you to conveniently remove the ash from your wood stove. The firebox can be cleared of ashes daily by sliding the ash grate sideways, sifting the ashes across the grate into the ash pan, and 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, this kicks the ashes further into the pan. LOW BURN: Less than 300°F. Close the primary air control by pushing it to the right until it stops. A low burn rate over extended periods is not advisable as it may promote the accumulation of creosote. Inspect the venting system frequently if low burn rates are maintained consistently. Measure temperature on top center stone near the flue collar. O VER -F IRE C AUTION Over-firing means the stove is operating at temperatures above the recommended temperatures outlined above in the BURN RATE section.
Carefully avoid over-firing 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. Carefully dump ashes from the ash drawer into a steel container with a tight fitting lid. Do not place any other items or trash into the metal container. Replace the lid on the container and allow the ashes to cool, preferably outside your home. Do not place the ash disposal container on a combustible surface or vinyl flooring, as the container could contain live coals and be hot! Over-firing can be caused by excessive draft, inappropriate fuel, and operator error.
Correct an over-fire situation as follows: Pending disposal, place the closed ash container outside your living space on a noncombustible floor (bare concrete) or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials. Retain ashes in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. EXCESSIVE DRAFT: Contact your dealer to have a draft reading taken. Any draft in excess of 0.1 inch water column requires a damper in the stovepipe. Some installations may require more than one damper. INAPPROPRIATE FUEL: Do not burn coal; green wood, kiln dried lumber, wax logs or anything other than natural, seasoned cordwood. NEVER place ashes in wooden or plastic containers.
Do not put them in paper or plastic bags either, no matter how long since the fire has gone out. Coals within a bed of ashes can remain hot for several days, and can revive once removed from the firebox and exposed to air. 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, and 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, Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc ® www.hearthstonestoves.com 21