The Fall Weather Is Upon Us!

Follow These Safety Tips When Using Your Woodburners.   

• Read the instruction manual that came with your appliance. If you do not have one, ask a dealer who sells your type of unit for another copy or contact the manufacturer.
  
• Never use any type of flammable or combustible liquid to start a fire. This includes gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid and other flammable liquids.
  
• Never burn plastics, garbage or wood that has been treated with a preservative, paint or other chemicals. These materials can cause corrosion in the heater, the vent and in chimneys, or produce dangerous toxic gases that could be harmful to you and your family. It is best to avoid smoky fires and use only well-seasoned wood.
  
• Children should be taught not to touch or play around the stove.
  
• Burn only the wood or solid fuel recommended by the manufacturer and according to their specifications.
  
• When cleaning ashes out of the unit, put them in a metal container that has a metal lid. Place the container on a concrete floor or other non-combustible surface away from other combustible materials outside your home. Do not place the ashes in a paper sack or cardboard box; there may still be a hot ember that could ignite the container. Embers may stay hot for several days.
  
• Protect your home with a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors. Place detectors throughout the house,  and  be sure that they are tested regularly.
  
• Place a multi-purpose fire extinguisher in the same room as the solid fuel burning unit.  The extinguisher should be checked regularly