Phoenix Model 8612 With use, the color of the soapstone may change and small fractures may appear on the surface of the stone. These changes will only add character and distinction to your stove. glass may get dirty. A good hot fire will clean it. We recommend a visual inspection (and cleaning if necessary) of your stovepipe and chimney once the break-in procedure is completed. Avoid the following conditions that can cause the soapstone or cast iron pieces to break: N ORMAL O PERATION Do not throw wood into the stove.
If your stove is not used continuously or has not been used in quite some time, follow the break-in procedure at least once to minimize the stress of a hot fire on a cold stove before proceeding with normal operation. We recommend one break-in fire at the start of each heating season. Prior to loading the stove, make sure the ash grate and the ash pan door are closed. If any doors are left open, an over- fire can damage the stove. Do not use the doors as leverage to force wood into the stove. Do not load wood that is encrusted with ice into a burning stove as the thermal shock can cause damage. Do not use a manufactured grate.
Burn the fire directly on the firebrick that lines the bottom of the firebox. B UILDING A F IRE F OR E VERYDAY U SE The bottom layer of firebrick in the firebox is intended to prevent thermal stress and must remain in place at all times. 1) Open the door and place five or six double sheets of tightly twisted newspaper in the center of the firebox. Arrange kindling in a crisscross pattern over the newspaper. Use approximately 10 pieces of kindling, 1/2" (13 mm) in diameter and 10" to 18" (254 mm to 457 mm) long.
2) Fully open the primary air control by pushing the B UILDING A B REAK I N F IRE 1) Open the front door and place five or six double sheets of tightly twisted newspaper in the center of the firebox. Arrange kindling in a crisscross pattern over the newspaper. Use approximately 10 pieces of kindling, 1/2" (13 mm) in diameter and 10" to 18" (254 mm to 457 mm) long. 2) Fully open the primary air control by pushing the control handle to the left. 3) Light the paper under the kindling. Leave the door slightly ajar momentarily until the kindling has started to burn and draft begins to pull. 4) Close the door and allow the fire to burn.
5) Once the kindling is burning, open the door and control handle to the left. 3) Light the paper under the kindling. Leave the add logs, small at first, to build the fire up. Make sure to keep the logs away from the glass in front in order for the air-wash system to work properly. Otherwise, keep the front door and ash door closed while the stove is in use. 6) Once the fire is burning well, use the primary air door slightly ajar momentarily until the kindling has started to burn and draft begins to pull. 4) Close the door and allow the fire to burn. Keep the front door closed while the stove is in use. Ensure the ash grate is in the closed position and the ash door is tightly closed.
5) KEEP A WATCHFUL EYE ON YOUR STOVE to control to regulate the desired rate of burn. Push the handle to the left to open the PRIMARY AIR CONTROL for a high rate of burn & push it to the right for a low rate of burn. maintain a steady, low-heat fire. Your first three fires should make the stove warm but not hot to the touch . At most, a few small chunks of wood should be added to the fire to reach safe break-in temperatures. 6) Once the stove is warm but not hot to the Note: When opening the 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. In addition, reloading on a bed of hot, red coals reduces smoking time and will bring fresh fuel up to a high temperature rapidly. touch, close the primary air control by pushing it fully to the right to allow the fire to die out completely. 7) Let the stove return to room temperature. Your first three fires and first fire each season thereafter should be built and maintained as outlined above. Your patience will be rewarded by a properly seasoned stove. B URN R ATE HIGH BURN: 350-400° F.
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 pushing it to the left. This will fully uncover the primary air shutter. A high burn rate is recommended once or NOTE: Because of the cool flue gas temperatures present during the break-in procedure, creosote may build up rapidly. Your Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc ® www.hearthstonestoves.com 20