Hearth and Home Technologies 8000 TABLE OF CONTENTS

HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc ® Equinox Model 8000

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCING YOUR EQUINOX WOOD STOVE.......................................................................... 3

CODES...........................................................................................................................................................3

SAFETY INFORMATION..................................................................................................................................3

Periodic Checklist........................................................................................................................................ 4

Emergency Procedures.................................................................................................................................4

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................ 5

SETTING UP YOUR EQUINOX WOOD STOVE............................................................................... 6

UNPACKING.................................................................................................................................................. 6

INSTALLING YOUR STOVE.............................................................................................................................6

HEARTH REQUIREMENTS AND FLOOR PROTECTION .....................................................................................6

OUTSIDE AIR SUPPLY ...................................................................................................................................7

COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE REQUIRED CLEARANCES:.......................................................................................8

VENTING COMPONENTS AND CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS..................................................................11

CONNECTING THE STOVE TO A CHIMNEY....................................................................................................12

INSTALLING IN A MOBILE HOME................................................................................................................ 15

OPERATING YOUR EQUINOX WOOD STOVE............................................................................. 16

CONTROLS AND FEATURES.........................................................................................................................16

CHOOSING FIREWOOD.................................................................................................................................16

BUILDING A FIRE........................................................................................................................................17

BREAKING IN YOUR WOOD STOVE............................................................................................................. 17

Building A Break In Fire........................................................................................................................... 17

NORMAL OPERATION..................................................................................................................................18

Building A Fire For Everyday Use............................................................................................................ 18

Burn Rate................................................................................................................................................... 18

Over-Fire Caution...................................................................................................................................... 18

Removal And Disposal Of Ashes.............................................................................................................. 19

MAINTAINING YOUR EQUINOX WOOD STOVE........................................................................ 20

Creosote Formation And Need For Removal............................................................................................ 20

Front Door Removal Procedure:................................................................................................................20

Gaskets.......................................................................................................................................................20

Front Door Gasket Replacement Procedures:............................................................................................20

Side Door Gasket Replacement Procedures:............................................................................................. 21

Latch Adjustment Procedures:...................................................................................................................21

Glass...........................................................................................................................................................21

Glass replacement procedures:.................................................................................................................. 21

Stone ..........................................................................................................................................................22

TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................... 23

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:........................................................................................................................ 24

REPLACEMENT PARTS KITS & OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:............................................................................25

SAFETY LABEL.................................................................................................................................... 25

HEARTHSTONE WOODSTOVE LIMITED WARRANTIES......................................................... 26