J. Fire Safety
To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be given serious consideration:
1.Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home to ensure your safety. They should be located away from the heating appliance and close to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector manufacturer’s placement and installation instructions, and be sure to maintain regularly.
2.A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher to contend with small fires resulting from burning embers.
3.A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least two escape routes.
4.A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows: In the event of a chimney fire:
a.Notify fire department
b.Prepare occupants for immediate evacuation.
c.Close all openings into the stove.
d.While awaiting fire department, watch for ignition of adjacent combustibles from overheated stove pipe, hot embers or sparks from the chimney.
K.Over-Firing Your Appliance
WARNING Fire Risk! Do not over-fire
To prevent
•Use flammable liquids
•Overload with wood
•Burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber
•Permit too much air to the fire.
1.Symptoms of Over-Firing
•Symptoms of
•Chimney connector or appliance glowing
•Roaring, rumbling noises
•Loud cracking or banging sounds
•Metal warping
•Chimney fire
2. What To Do if Your Stove is Over-Firing
•Immediately close the door and air controls to reduce air supply to the fire.
•If you suspect a chimney fire, call the fire department and evacuate your house.
•Contact your local chimney professional and have your stove and stove pipe inspected for any damage.
•Do not use your stove until the chimney professional in- forms you it is safe to do so.
Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty stoves that exhibit evidence of
•Warped air tube
•Deteriorated refractory brick retainers
•Deteriorated baffle and other interior components
L.Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney fire:
•Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected by qualified professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends that NFI or CSIA certified professionals, or technicians under the direction of certified professionals, conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection of the chimney.
•Replace components of the chimney and fireplace as specified by the professionals.
•Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney is properly secured.
A chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney sys- tem. Failure to replace damaged components and make proper repairs creates risk of fire.
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