HearthStone 8390 User manual

Craftsbury
Wood Stove (Model 8390)
OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE
YOUR NEW CRAFTSBURY WOOD STOVE. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation
instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or
even death.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
Craftsbury Model 8390
#6400-40454 Revised 3/3/06
CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVING
JURISDICTION (BUILDING DEPARTMENT or FIRE
OFFICIALS) ABOUT PERMITS REQUIRED,
RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
IN YOUR AREA.

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Stove Information
Model Number_________________________________________________
Serial Number__________________________________________________
Date of Purchase________________________________________________
Name of Dealer_________________________________________________
Address of Dealer_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Phone Number__________________________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCING YOUR CRAFTSBURY WOOD STOVE ................................................................. 4
CODES...................................................................................................................................................... 5
SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 5
Periodic Checklist ........................................................................................................................... 6
Emergency Procedures.................................................................................................................... 7
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 8
SETTING UP YOUR CRAFTSBURY WOOD STOVE....................................................................... 9
UNPACKING ............................................................................................................................................. 9
INSTALLING YOUR STOVE........................................................................................................................ 9
HEARTH REQUIREMENTS AND FLOOR PROTECTION .............................................................................. 10
OUTSIDE AIR SUPPLY ............................................................................................................................ 10
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES .......................................................................................................... 11
Clearances From Stovepipe (Chimney Connector) ...................................................................... 11
VENTING COMPONENTS AND CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................... 12
Components of a Venting System................................................................................................. 12
Installing a Venting System.......................................................................................................... 13
CONNECTING YOUR WOOD STOVE ........................................................................................................ 13
Connecting to a Prefabricated Metal Chimney............................................................................. 13
Connection To A Masonry Chimney............................................................................................ 16
INSTALLING IN A MOBILE HOME........................................................................................................... 17
OPERATING YOUR CRAFTSBURY WOOD STOVE..................................................................... 18
CONTROLS AND FEATURES.................................................................................................................... 18
CHOOSING FIREWOOD............................................................................................................................ 19
BUILDING A FIRE................................................................................................................................... 19
BREAKING IN YOUR WOOD STOVE ........................................................................................................ 20
Building A Break In Fire .............................................................................................................. 20
Normal Operation ....................................................................................................................... 201
Building A Fire For Everyday Use ............................................................................................... 21
Burn Rate ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Over-Fire Caution ....................................................................................................................... 212
Removal And Disposal Of Ashes ................................................................................................. 22
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................. 23
Monitoring Stove Temperatures ................................................................................................... 23
Creosote Formation And Need For Removal ............................................................................... 23
Gaskets.......................................................................................................................................... 24
Glass.............................................................................................................................................. 24
Cast Iron........................................................................................................................................ 25
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................ 25
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................................... 27
REPLACEMENT PARTS & OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................ 28
SAFETY LABEL....................................................................................................................................... 29

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Introducing Your
Craftsbury Wood Stove
Welcome to the HearthStone family.
You have made an investment in one of the
finest solid fuel heaters available today. To own
a HearthStone is to make a statement – a
statement that you appreciate exceptional
quality and efficiency in a stove that is backed
by the best warranty in the hearth industry.
Your purchase insures you of years of clean,
comfortable heat with minimal maintenance.
You will receive the benefits of the most
advanced technology in wood burning without
the cost and maintenance requirements of a
catalytic equipped stove. The Craftsbury blends
modern technology with the time tested beauty
of matte or enameled cast iron. We trust that
you will appreciate the value of our handcrafted
product.
Please read this manual in its entirety. Its
purpose is to familiarize you with your stove's
safe installation, proper break-in, operation and
maintenance. It contains information that will
be useful to you now and in years to come, so
keep it handy and refer to it as needed.
Use these instructions as well as national, state,
and local building codes to install your stove.
Be sure to maintain the designated stovepipe
and stove clearances to walls, ceilings, hearth,
and other combustible surfaces. This will help
reduce the risk of fire. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in property damage,
bodily injury, and even death.
Locate your stove in a safe, convenient, open
area; away from traffic flow, doors, and
hallways. At the same time, keep it as close to
the chimney as possible. Review the proper
clearance measurements from combustible
surfaces. You can safely reduce required
clearances in most cases with the rear heat
shield that the stove was tested with and close
clearance pipe, or by following the NFPA 211
codes. Consult with your local authorities
having jurisdiction.
Keep furniture, drapes, curtains, wood, paper,
and other combustibles far away from the stove.
Never install the stove in a location where
gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or
other flammable liquids are used or stored.
The walls of a Hearthstone stove produce both
radiant and convective heat. Locate the stove
centrally in your living area to allow the heat to
travel naturally to distant rooms. To heat the
maximum area, do not locate your stove in an
uninsulated basement. The amount of energy
required to heat the concrete basement walls is
so great that most of the usable heat will be
absorbed by the walls and lost.
SAFETY NOTICE:
A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT IF THIS
STOVE IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION
DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL
BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT
RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA.

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The performance of your stove depends on
many variables. Since all installations are
unique, the general information and operating
procedures presented here can only serve as
useful guidelines rather than hard and fast rules.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate
to contact your dealer for additional
information.
Validate your warranty - return your warranty
registration card to HearthStone within 30 days
of purchase. Once you have registered
warranty, contact your dealer for any necessary
warranty service.
This stove is manufactured and warranted by:
HearthStone Quality Home Heating
Products Inc®
317 Stafford Ave.
Morrisville, VT. 05661
CODES
When you install your Craftsbury wood stove, it
is imperative that you adhere to all local codes,
which can be obtained from either of the
following two national sources for United
States:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
(ANSI)
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
(NFPA)
Battery March Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Or the CAN/ULC B 365 and the National
Building Code for Canada.
If you are installing your Craftsbury in a
mobile home, follow the specific guidelines
described in the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280 (United States). CAN/ULC
B 365 and the National Building Code.(Can)
Safety Information
Read and understand this Owner's Manual
thoroughly before installing and using this
stove.
Make sure to install your stove:
 According to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
 In accordance with all applicable codes.
 With the proper sized chimney.
When using your stove:
 Warn children and others unfamiliar with
woodstoves of the danger of touching the
hot surfaces of your stove. For additional
safety, obtain hearth and stove guards
through your local dealer.
 Follow recommended break-in procedure as
outlined in this manual (see page 20).
 Burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies
and lower emissions result when burning
air-dried, seasoned wood, as compared to
green or freshly cut wood.
 Use caution when loading firewood into a
hot stove.
 Keep the front door closed at all times
except when loading wood.
 Keep the ash pan door tightly closed and the
ash grate closed to prevent over-firing.
 Inspect the stovepipe, chimney connector
and chimney frequently, as recommended.