Heatiator C40 - Manual (Page 9)

4/20/11 Heatilator • Constitution EPA Fireplace • 480-1091D Page 9
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of
the fireplace.
DO NOT:
• store flammable materials close to the fireplace
• use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this
fireplace.
B. General Information
Fireplaces, as well as other woodburning appliances, have
been used safely for many years. It has been our experi-
ence that most problems are caused by improper installa-
tion and operation of the fireplace. Make certain that instal-
lation and operation of the fireplace system is in accordance
with these instructions.
It is extremely important that the fire be supervised when-
ever the fireplace is in use. It is also recommended that an
annual inspection be performed on the fireplace system to
determine if the flue system needs to be cleaned, or as in
the case of any appliance, if minor repairs are required to
maintain the system in top operating condition.
C. Baffle and Blanket Placement
CORRECT POSITION
Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Board are NOT in
contact with the back of the firebox.
Ceramic Blanket is NOT in contact with the
back of the firebox and NOT even with the
Baffle Board in the front.
Ceramic Blanket is bunched up at the back of
the firebox and NOT even with the Baffle Board
in the front.
Ceramic Blanket
Back of Firebox
Baffle Board
INCORRECT POSITIONS
Figure 2.3
Ensure correct baffle placement and replace baffle compo-
nents if damaged or missing.
Firebox damage due to improper baffle placement is not
covered by warranty. Operate the wood burning appliance
with the baffle in the correct position only. Not doing so
could result in:
• Reduced efficiency
• Overheating the chimney
• Overheating the rear of the firebox
• Poor performance
Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Board MUST be in contact
with the back of the firebox and even with each other in
the front. Baffle Protection Channel MUST be in position.
The firebox of your fireplace is lined with high quality
firebrick, which has exceptional insulating properties.
Do Not use a grate; simply build a fire on the firebox
floor. Do not operate the fireplace without bricks. Make
sure bricks are installed as shown in Section 4, page 25.
D. Firebrick Placement
Ceramic Blanket
Back of Firebox
Baffle Board
Baffle Protection
Channel in position
Figure 2.2