Malm Fireplaces ZIRCON 34 Assembly And Installation Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFailure to properly use and maintain this appliance may void themanufacturer’s warranty and could result in a house fi re.CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITUREAWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. SEE NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS.Do Not over fire.If any portion of the unit or flue starts to glow you are over firing. This is a free standing fireplace, do not use forany other purpose.1. The first few fires should be small in order to properly cure the painted surfaces and refractory. During thefirst few fires, some smoking may occur as the paint cures. You may wish to open a window to minimizediscomfort during this curing period.2. DO NOT BURN TRASH OR GARBAGE IN THIS UNIT. When building a fire, be sure the damper is fullyopened and sufficient combustion air is available. Place dry kindling on dry wadded paper then ignite witha match. Add progressively larger pieces of wood until the fire is well established. Leave the damper fullyopen. Close only after the fire has burned out completely. Add additional firewood as needed to maintainthe fire.3. The fire screen must be in place during operations. THIS FIREPLACE STOVE HAS NOT BEEN TESTEDFOR USE WITH DOORS. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL DOORS.4. DO NOT USE A GRATE OR ELEVATE FIRE. Build fire directly on Hearth.5. Keep the pipe damper in the full open position when the fireplace is being used.6. CAUTION: Heating the air in a closed building decreases the relative humidity of the air, which will dry woodand other combustible materials. This drying lowers the ignition temperature of these materials thusincreasing fire hazards. To reduce the risk of fire, some provision should be made for replenishing moistureto the air whenever a structure is being heated for extended periods.7. Be sure to provide combustion air into the dwelling when using this or any other wood burning appliance. Apartially open window or outside air register in the vicinity of the unit would be acceptable. Combustion airmust be supplied in conformance with the Uniform Mechanical Code.8. CAUTION: NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOALLIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER.KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IN USE.9. DISPOSAL OF ASHES: Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closedcontainer of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from allcombustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are to be disposed of by burial in soil or otherwiselocally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.10. READ MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIREA safe and correct installation and extra care will help prevent a fire, but accept the idea that there could be a fire.Be prepared to handle it. Make certain everyone in the house is familiar with the warning signs of a chimney fire:1. Call the Fire Department immediately, before doing anything else.2. Discharge a dry chemical extinguisher into the fireplace opening. If an extinguisher is not available, tossbaking soda into the opening. Do not pour water on the fire.3. Close all air intakes to the firebox and leave closed until the fireplace, stove or stove pipe is completely cooled.4. Watch for sparks on the roof. If necessary, hose down the roof around the chimney. DO NOT pour waterdown or on the chimney.5. After the fire is completely out, inspect the chimney for any signs of damage. If you are not certain, have yourlocal Fire Department inspect the chimney for you. Never use a flammable liquid to kindle or rekindle a fire.6. Never use coal in a fireplace. Coal should be used only in stoves especially designed to burn coal. If the toxicgases produced enter the room they can be fatal.Page - 7 ZIRCON 34 WOODBURNING 10/15