SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES WITH JURISDICTION (BUILDING DEPARTMENT or FIRE OFFICIALS), ABOUT PERMITS REQUIRED, RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THIS STOVE. Equinox Model #8000 Manual # 6400-40455 Revised: 10/25/2007 Appliance Type: Solid Fuel Room Heater (and/or Fireplace Stove) U.S. Test Standard: UL 1482 – 2000 (and/or UL 737 – 1998) Canadian Test Standard: CAN/ULC-S627-M93 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCING YOUR EQUINOX WOOD STOVE.......................................................................... 3 CODES...........................................................................................................................................................3 SAFETY INFORMATION..................................................................................................................................3 Periodic Checklist ........................................................................................................................................4 Emergency Procedures.................................................................................................................................4 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................5 SETTING UP YOUR EQUINOX WOOD STOVE............................................................................... 6 UNPACKING ..................................................................................................................................................6 INSTALLING YOUR STOVE.............................................................................................................................6 HEARTH REQUIREMENTS AND FLOOR PROTECTION .....................................................................................6 OUTSIDE AIR SUPPLY ...................................................................................................................................7 COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE REQUIRED CLEARANCES:.......................................................................................8 VENTING COMPONENTS AND CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS..................................................................11 CONNECTING THE STOVE TO A CHIMNEY....................................................................................................12 INSTALLING IN A MOBILE HOME................................................................................................................15 OPERATING YOUR EQUINOX WOOD STOVE............................................................................. 16 CONTROLS AND FEATURES.........................................................................................................................16 CHOOSING FIREWOOD.................................................................................................................................16 BUILDING A FIRE........................................................................................................................................17 BREAKING IN YOUR WOOD STOVE.............................................................................................................17 Building A Break In Fire ...........................................................................................................................17 NORMAL OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................18 Building A Fire For Everyday Use............................................................................................................18 Burn Rate ...................................................................................................................................................18 Over-Fire Caution ......................................................................................................................................18 Removal And Disposal Of Ashes..............................................................................................................19 MAINTAINING YOUR EQUINOX WOOD STOVE ........................................................................ 20 Creosote Formation And Need For Removal ............................................................................................20 Front Door Removal Procedure:................................................................................................................20 Gaskets.......................................................................................................................................................20 Front Door Gasket Replacement Procedures:..........................................