Hearth and Home Technologies C-40 - Manual (Page 49)

November 11, 2008 Heatilator • Constitution EPA Fireplace • 480-1091C Page 49
NOTE: Fireplace should be run full open for a minimum of
30 minutes a day during heating season to keep air passages
clean.
Note: The first three or four fires should be of moderate
size to allow the oils and binders to be burned from the
fireplace and the refractory and paint to cure. You may
notice an industrial odor the first few fires. This is considered
normal.
Fire Risk
Keep combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids clear of
fireplace.
• Do NOT store flammable materials
close to the fireplace.
• Do NOT use gasoline, lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or
similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a
fire in this fireplace.
• Keep all such liquids well away from
the fireplace while it is in use.
Combustible materials may ignite.
WARNING
Odors and vapors released during initial
operation.
• Curing of high temperature paint.
• Open windows for air circulation.
Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
CAUTION
Fire Risk.
WARNING
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfire and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).