Quadra-Fire 31I-ACC Owner's Manual

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February 25, 2016 7044-226C 93100-I ACCD. Combustible/Non-combustible Materials• Combustible MaterialMaterial made of or surfaced with wood, compressedpaper, plant fibers, plastics, or any material capableof igniting and burning, whether flame-proofed or not,plastered or unplastered.• Non-combustible MaterialMaterial which will not ignite and burn. Such materials arethose consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, slate,glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.• Non-combustible Sealant MaterialSealants which will not ignite and burn: Rutland, Inc.Fireplace Mortar #63, Rutland 76R, Nuflex 304, GERTV106 or GE RTB116 (or equivalent).E. Seasoned WoodBurn only dry seasoned wood.• Store wood under cover, out of the rain and snow.• Dry and well-seasoned wood will not only minimize thechance of creosote formation, but will give you the mostefficient fire.• Even dry wood contains at least 15% moisture by weight,and should be burned hot enough to keep the chimneyhot for as long as it takes to dry the wood out - about onehour.• It is a waste of energy to burn unseasoned wood of anykind.Dead wood lying on the forest floor should be considered wet,and requires full seasoning time.• Standing dead wood can be considered to be about 2/3seasoned.• To tell if wood is dry enough to burn, check the ends ofthe logs.• If there are cracks radiating in all directions from the center,it is dry.• If your wood sizzles in the fire, even though the surfaceis dry, it may not be fully cured.C. Overfi ringDo not over-fire.Over-firing may ignite creosote or will damagethe stove and chimney.To prevent over-firing your stove, DO NOT:• Use flammable liquids• Overload with wood• Burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber• Permit too much air to the fire• Use of processed solid fuel fire logsWARNINGFire RiskSymptoms of over-firing may include one or more of the fol-lowing:• Chimney connector or appliance glowing• Roaring, rumbling noises• Loud cracking or banging sounds• Metal warping• Chimney fire1. Symptoms of Over-Firing2. What To Do if Your Stove is Over-Firing• Immediately close the door and air controls to reduceair supply to the fire.• If you suspect a chimney fire, call the fire departmentand evacuate your house.Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty stovesthat exhibit evidence of over-firing. Evidence of over-firingincludes, but is not limited to:• Warped air tube• Deteriorated refractory brick retainers• Deteriorated baffle and other interior components• Contact your local chimney professional and have yourstove and stove pipe inspected for any damage.• Do not use your stove until the chimney professionalinforms you it is safe to do so.B. Fire SafetyTo provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be givenserious consideration:1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of yourhome to ensure your safety. They should be locatedaway from the heating appliance and close to the sleepingareas. Follow the smoke detector manufacturer’splacement and installation instructions, and be sure tomaintain regularly.2. A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher tocontend with small fires resulting from burning embers.3. A CO detector should be installed in the room with theappliance.4. A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least twoescape routes.5. A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows:In the event of a chimney fire:a Evacuate the house immediatelyb. Notify fire department.