Homestead
Hearth Mount (#8570H) & Freestanding (#8570F)

NON-CATALYTIC WOODSTOVE

Owner’s Manual
Installation and Operating
Instructions

Save these instructions
for future reference!

Please read this entire Owner’s Manual
before you install and use your new
Homestead Wood Stove. To reduce the risk offire, follow the following instructions. Failure
to follow these instructions may result inproperty damage, bodily injury, or evendeath.

Contact local authorities having jurisdiction (your local building department or fire officials) about therequired permits, any restrictions, and an installation inspection

Homestead Model 8570
Manual: 6400-40416
Revised: 6/27/11

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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4
Codes .......................................................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Information.....................................................................................................................................................................5
Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................6

Installation.............................................................................................................................. 8
Unpacking.................................................................................................................................................................................8
Installing Your Stove .................................................................................................................................................................8Hearth Requirements and Floor Protection...............................................................................................................................9Fireplace Install For Hearth Mount Stove (#8570H) with 4-inch Legs .....................................................................................11
Dimensions and Clearances for Hearth Mount (#8570H) Stove with 4-Inch Legs and Surrounds..........................................12
Fireplace Install for Freestanding stove (model #8570F) with 6-Inch Legs .............................................................................17
Freestanding Install for Hearth Mount Stove (#8570H) With 4 Inch Legs and For Freestanding Stove (#8570F) With 6 Inch
Legs ........................................................................................................................................................................................22

Venting Components and Configuration........................................................................... 28
Connecting Your Wood Stove.................................................................................................................................................30
Installing in a Mobile Home.....................................................................................................................................................33

Operation ............................................................................................................................. 34
Controls and Features ............................................................................................................................................................34
Choosing Firewood .................................................................................................................................................................34
Wood Heat Value....................................................................................................................................................................35
Building a Fire.........................................................................................................................................................................36
Operating Your Stove Efficiently .............................................................................................................................................38

Maintenance & Cleaning ..................................................................................................... 40
Stove’s Interior ........................................................................................................................................................................40
Stove’s Exterior.......................................................................................................................................................................41

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 43
Your Heating Needs................................................................................................................................................................43
Operating the Stove ................................................................................................................................................................43
Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................................................................................................44

General Information ............................................................................................................ 45
Parts and Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................45

Safety Label ......................................................................................................................... 47

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Introduction
stove centrally in your living area to allow the heat totravel naturally to distant rooms. We suggest thatyou do not locate your stove in an uninsulated
basement. The amount of radiant energy required toheat concrete basement walls is so great that mostof the useable heat is absorbed by them and lost.

Congratulations! You have just invested in a mostunique wood stove—the Homestead wood burning
stove from Hearthstone Quality Home Heating
Products Inc®. Both the Homestead Model 8570F
and 8570H, with their 2.0 cubic foot firebox capacity,
are the cleanest burning EPA certified, non-catalytic
wood burning stoves in their class at 1.9 grams perhour particulate emissions. The generous widthallows for loading wood up to 19 inches long! You
can be proud to join the Hearthstone family.

SAFETY NOTICE: A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT IF
THIS STOVE IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY. FOR
YOUR SAFETY, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCALBUILDING
OR
FIRE
OFFICIALS
ABOUT
RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
IN YOUR AREA.

Your purchase ensures years of clean, comfortable
heat with minimal maintenance. You will receive thebenefits of the most advanced technology in woodburning without the cost and maintenancerequirements of a catalytic stove. The Homestead
blends modern technology with the unique beautyand heating qualities of soapstone (traditionallyrenowned for its even heat production and long heatretaining ability). We trust that you will appreciate thequality of our handcrafted product.

The performance of your stove depends on many
variables. Since all installations are unique, thegeneral information and operating procedures
presented here can only serve as useful guidelines
rather than hard and fast rules. Should you
experience any problems or have any questions, do
not hesitate to contact your dealer for additional
information.

Please read this manual in its entirety before
installing your stove. It explains how to safely installyour stove, break it in, operate it, and maintain it.
This information will be useful to you now and inyears to come, so keep the manual handy and refer
to it as needed.

Validate your warranty — return your warranty
registration card to Hearthstone within 30 days ofpurchase. Once your warranty is validated, contact
your dealer for any necessary warranty service.
This stove is manufactured and warranted by:

Use these instructions as well as national, state, andlocal building codes to install your stove. Be sure to
maintain the designated stovepipe and stoveclearances to walls, ceilings, hearth, and othercombustible surfaces. This will help reduce the riskof fire. Failure to follow these instructions can resultin property damage, bodily injury, and even death.

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Locate your stove in a safe, convenient, open area;
away from traffic flow, and doors and hallways; andnear a chimney and chimney connector. Review theproper clearance measurements from combustible
surfaces. You can safely reduce required clearances
in most cases with special connector pipe andspecial wall coverings or as specified by this manual,
the NFPA 211 codes, and your local authorities
having jurisdiction.
Keep furniture, drapes, curtains, wood, paper, andother combustibles far away from the stove. Neverinstall the stove in locations where gasoline,
kerosene, charcoal lighter, or any other flammableliquids are used or stored.
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Inspect the stovepipe, chimney connector, andchimney frequently, as recommended.

Codes
When you install your Homestead, it is imperativethat you adhere to all local codes, which can beobtained from either of the following two nationalsources:

Make sure the removable ash lip is in place —as it was certified for operation — while using
the stove. If the ash lip is not installed properly,
the hearth may exceed safe temperatures.

American National Standards Institute, Inc.
(ANSI)
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018

Follow these safety precautions:
Never modify this stove in any way, especiallythe primary air control system.

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
(NFPA)
Battery March Park
Quincy, MA 02269

Never burn kiln dried wood, painted or treatedwood, solvents, trash, plywood, colored or
glossy paper, artificial logs, cardboard, coal,garbage, or driftwood. Especially, do not burncoal in this stove.

If you are installing your Homestead in a mobile
home, follow the guidelines described in the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (United States).

Never use gasoline type fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fluid, or other liquid fuels or solid
fire starters to start or invigorate a fire. These
fuels can possibly generate carbon monoxide,
which can deplete the supply of oxygen or
create an explosion. Keep all such materials
away from the stove.

Safety Information
Read and understand this Owner’s Manual
thoroughly before installing and using this stove.

Never use the stove if the ash pan is loose, notin place or if the ash grate is open.

Ensure you install your stove:
According to the recommendations andinstructions presented in this manual.

Never use a wood grate or other device toelevate the fire.

According to all applicable codes.

Do Not allow logs to rest against or otherwise
come in contact with the glass when the door isclosed.

With the proper-sized chimney.
When using your stove:
Warn children and others unfamiliar with woodstoves about the danger of touching the hot,radiating surfaces of your stove. For youradditional safety, obtain hearth and stove guards
from your local dealer.

Do Not slam the door; or use it to force wood into the stove.
Never over-fire your stove. (See page 38.)
Never put articles of clothing or candles on a hot
stove.

Follow recommended break-in procedure as
outlined in this manual.

Do Not connect the stove to a flue that isserving another appliance. (See page 28.)

Burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies andlower emissions result when burning air-dried,seasoned wood, as compared to green or
freshly cut wood.

Other Safety Guidelines
As a general rule - keep all combustible items,
such as furniture, drapes, clothing, and otheritems, at least 36” (0.92 meters) from the stove.

Keep the front door closed at all times except
when loading wood.

Install a smoke detector.

Use caution when loading firewood into a hot
stove.

Keep a fire extinguisher handy. We recommend
the type rated “A B C”.

Keep the ash pan tray fully inserted and the ash
grate closed.

Dispose of ashes properly. (See page 39)
Keep children and pets away from the stove;
they could be burned by touching a hot stove.

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Clean your system as needed. (See page 40.)WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUT OUT ASTOVEPIPE OR CHIMNEY FIRE BY THROWINGWATER ONTO THE STOVE, STOVEPIPE, OR
CHIMNEY. THE EXTREMELY HIGHTEMPERATURES ASSOCIATED WITH SUCHFIRES CAN CAUSE INSTANTANEOUS STEAMAND SERIOUS BODILY HARM.

Periodic Checklist
Perform each of the following tasks at the specified
intervals.

Once the chimney fire has expired, leave the primary
air control closed and let the fire in the stove die out
completely. The stove should not be fired again until
the stove, stovepipe, and chimney are all thoroughly
inspected for any sign of damage. You must correct
any damage before using your stove again.

At the End of Every Week (or as required): Empty the ashes from the firebox and the ashpan, sooner if the firebox or the ash pan begins
to fill up.

Specifications

At the Beginning of Every Month: Visually inspect the chimney connector andchimney for creosote; clean them accordingly.

(Specifications are for both the #8570F and #8570H
unless otherwise noted)
Maximum Heat Output: 50,000 BTUs per hour of
cordwood (based on independent laboratory test
results).

At the Beginning of Every Other Month:Check door seals using the “dollar bill test” —when the fire is out and the stove cool, shut thedoor on a dollar bill. Try to slide the dollar out. If
the bill pulls out without any resistance, thenyour stove’s door isn’t sealed properly. To
tighten the seal, change the door gasket.

Heat-Life: Twelve hours Heat-Life is a trademark ofHearthstone and is defined as thermal capacitanceor quantity of heat stored. Used here, it refers notjust to burn time, but also to hours of usable heatobtained from a single load of fuel.
Size of Heated Area: Up to 2,000 square feet

At the End of Every Season (once a year):

Dismantle the chimney connector andthoroughly clean it. Replace any pieces thatshow signs of rust or deterioration.

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Inspect and, if necessary, clean your chimney.

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Thoroughly clean out the inside of the stove.

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Inspect all door gaskets; replace the gaskets ifthey are worn, frayed, cracked, or extremely
hard.

Firebox Capacity: 2.0 cubic feet (.057 cubic meters)
or 40 pounds of wood (The amount and weight ofwood contained per cubic foot of firebox volume canvary from 15 to 36 pounds depending on the type ofwood, its moisture content, the packing density, as
well as other factors. As a constant for comparison
and test purposes, these specifications assume 20
pounds of seasoned hardwood per cubic foot of
firebox volume.)
Maximum Log Length: 19” (483 mm)
Height (#8570H with 4” legs): 25½” (648 mm)

Emergency Procedures

Height (#8570F with 6” legs): 27½” (699 mm)

In you have a stovepipe or chimney fire, follow these
instructions:

Width: 27” (686 mm)

1. If the fire is too threatening, leave the area andcall the fire department immediately. If not,perform the next three steps.

Depth: 19” (483 mm)
Front Door Size: 18” wide x 12” high (457 mm x
305 mm)2. Close the primary air control.

Stovepipe Size: 6” (152 mm) diameter

3. Close the stovepipe damper (if present).

Metal Chimney: 6” (152 mm) inside diameter

4. Keep the stove front door closed and ash pan
inserted all the way.

Masonry Chimney: Up to 8” x 8” (203 mm x
203 mm) square flue

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Optional Equipment for Model #8570F: Rear Heat
Shield Kit, Blower Fan Kit, Outside Air Kit, Hearth
Mount Conversion Kit (for adding 4” legs), Surround
Kit, and Hearth Mount Oval-to-Round Adapter.
(Please see “Optional Accessories” on page 46 forcomplete descriptions of this optional equipment.)

Flue Exit: Top or rear exit
Actual Weight: 360 pounds
Shipping Weight: 400 pounds
Crated Dimensions: Height (#8570H with 4” legs or#8570F with 6” legs): 34½” (876 mm); Width: 311/8”(790 mm); Length 247/8” (631 mm)

Soapstone Finish: Polished gray soapstone, which
varies from gray to gray-blue, according to its naturalcomposition.

Optional Equipment for Model #8570H: Rear Heat
Shield Kit, Outside Air Kit, Freestanding Conversion
Kit (for adding 6” legs and a bottom heat shield),
Surround Kit, and Freestanding Oval-to-Round
Adapter. (Please see “Optional Accessories” onpage 46 for complete descriptions of this optional
equipment.)

Castings Finish: Painted black matte and Porcelain
enamel colors.

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Installation
The kind of floor the stove will rest on.
Depending on your floor, you can install yourstove as a Hearth Mount stove with 4” legs or asa Freestanding stove with 6” legs, a bottom heatshield, and a freestanding oval-to-round adapter.

UnpackingHearthstone Stoves packages your Homestead
stove with the greatest care, so that it ships safely.
Under certain circumstances, however, damage canoccur during transit and handling. When you receive
your stove, unpack it carefully, inspecting your stove
and all parts for damage. Also, make sure that allparts are included in the box.

The optional Surround Set, which reduces theclearances to the fireplace’s mantle and sidetrim.
Please use this section to plan how to locate yourstove in your particular location. Consider both theclearances of the stovepipe and the stove itself tothe surrounding combustibles.

Your Homestead Model #8570H package
includes:Hearth Mount Wood Stove

Read this chapter to obtain a sound understandingof how to properly install your stove. Depending on
your installation, however, you only need read oneof the following three sections:

Ash Lip
Hearth Mount Compact Oval-to-Round Adapter(For a freestanding installation, you will need theFreestanding Conversion Kit — please see“Optional Accessories” on page 46 for more
information.)

Read “Fireplace Install For Hearth Mount Stove(#8570H) with 4-inch Legs” (page 11) only if you
are installing a Hearth Mount stove with 4” legs
into a fireplace, with or without a surround.

Owner’s ManualYour Homestead Model #8570F package
includes:Read “Fireplace Install for Freestanding stove(model #8570F) with 6-Inch Legs” (page 17)
only if you are installing a Freestanding stovewith 6” legs into a fireplace, with or without asurround.

Freestanding Wood Stove
Ash Lip
Freestanding Oval-to-Round Adapter (For a
Hearth Mount installation, you will need theHearth Mount Conversion Kit — please see“Optional Accessories” on page 46 for more
information.)

Read “Freestanding Install” (page 22) only if you
are installing either a Hearth Mount or aFreestanding stove in a freestanding location.
You can reduce some clearances by adding theoptional Rear Heat Shield Kit manufactured byHearthstone and available through your local dealer.
(See page 46 for a description; a companion Blower
Fan Kit is also available for freestanding
installations.)

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If any parts are damaged or missing, please contact
your dealer immediately.

Installing Your Stove

Close clearance connector stovepipes must be
tested to UL standards and listed. Check the listingfor your pipe for actual clearances. The diagrams inthis manual represent typical installations, but are
specific to the Simpson Dura-Vent DVL brand.

First you must decide where your stove will reside.
After choosing an appropriate spot, inspect thislocation to make sure that the stove will haveenough clearance to combustible materials thatwould surround the stove. These combustibles can
include walls, floor, ceiling, fireplace, and chimney.
You must carefully consider the clearances to all ofthese combustibles before actually connecting yourstove.

Do not reduce clearances described in this chapter
without using heat shields and/or close-clearance
connector stovepipes. In addition, do not reduceclearances unless you protect surfaces per NFPA
211standards.

When considering these clearances, consider:

Clearances to NFPA 211 Protected Surfaces
You can reduce the clearances to combustible
surfaces by using any National Fire Protection

If you are installing your stove in a fireplace or ina freestanding location.

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Agency (NFPA) approved wall protection system.
Please refer to NFPA 211 for specifications andcomplete details. You can obtain this information
directly from NFPA.
National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
Battery March Park
Quincy, MA 02269
1-800-344-3555
1-617-770-3000
www.nfpa.org(Model #8570H shown)Outside Air Kit
The optional Outside Air Kit (#95-53700) for both theHearth Mount and the Freestanding installation
allows you to draw air from outside your home—rather than inside—to aid the draft of your stove.
Drawing air from the outside reduces drafts within
the room and air infiltration within the building. Thiscan also improve your stove’s performance in aparticularly airtight house.

When running the duct from your hearth to theoutside, make sure you avoid all structural membersof your house. At the point where the duct meets theoutside wall of your house, make sure that snow,
leaves, or other materials cannot obstruct the duct’s
opening. Also, screen this opening so that small
animals and insects can’t crawl or fly in.

If your home is well insulated and tight, consider
adding the Outside Air Kit—it might even be requiredby code. Use this kit for both a fireplace and afreestanding installation. (Please see “Optional
Accessories” on page 46 for more information.)

Surround Kit
To reduce clearances around your wood stove, you
can install an optional Surround Kit (#95-59710).
The metal attachments of the surround match thelook of your wood stove and block the exposed
spaces between the stove and the fireplace.
The surround is designed to be installed on a stovewith either 4” or 6” legs. For 4” legs, the surround is
44” wide and 32” high; for 6” legs, the surround is
44” wide and 34” high.
The Surround Kit is available from your Hearthstone
dealer, and comes complete with all mounting
hardware and instructions. (Please see “Optional
Accessories” on page 46 for more information.)

The Outside Air Kit allows for a direct stoveconnection of a 3” (76 mm) diameter duct (which you
can obtain from another manufacturer); this ductleads to the outside of the house. Connect the duct
to your stove in a number of ways (illustration istypical for both Hearth Mount and Freestanding
models). Choose the one that is most convenient.

Hearth Requirements and Floor
Protection
Install your Hearth Mount stove with 4-inch legs on
one of the following:
A noncombustible floor, such as a slab, cement,
or stone hearth. (A noncombustible floor will not
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A floor protector with an R-value of 6.6 or morethat you obtain from your dealer. (A floor
protector is any noncombustible on the floor
underneath and extending to the front, sides,
and rear of the wood stove.)

If a K-factor is given with a required thickness(T) in inches, use this formula: R-value = 1/K x T
If a C-factor is given, use the formula: R-value =1/C
To determine the R-value of the proposed alternate
floor protector:

Install your Freestanding stove with 6” legs with thefloor heat shield on one of the following:

Use either the K-factor or the C-factor formula
explained above to convert specifications not
expressed as R-values.

A hearth pad listed to UL 1618 standards. These
are noncombustible floor protectors; no othertype of floor protector is acceptable.

For multiple layers of floor protectors, simply add
the R-values of each layer to determine theoverall R-value of the layers.

A composite (homemade) floor protector with an
R-value of 2.5 or more.
The hearth pad or floor protector must measure atleast 41”w x 41”d square (1041mm x 1041 mm).
Place your stove so that the floor protector extends
16 inches (450 mm), [18 inches in Canada] to thefront and centered beyond each side of the fuelloading and ash removal openings (as illustrated,looking down onto the top of the stove).

If the overall R-value of your setup is greater thanthe R-value of the specified floor protector, then yoursetup is acceptable.
Fabricating a Homemade Floor Protector
You can make your own floor protector by stacking
together noncombustible materials from the following
table. Simply add together the listed R-values toattain the necessary requirements for installing yourstove.
Noncombustible Material
Gypsum or plaster board

Thickness

1

Wallboard, Wonderboard, or1
DurockCeramic board (Fiberfrax orMicor)1
Nominal solid clay brick1
1

Ceramic wall or floor tile
Mineral wool insulation
Cement mortar

Figure 1 – Hearth Dimensions (US)2

2

Horizontal still air *2

Regardless of where your stove is installed, the area
extending at least 16 inches in front of the stovemust have an insulating R-value of 2.5; you can also
use a listed floor protector for this area. This
provides floor protection in front of the loading door.
You must also place floor protection under thechimney connector, extending 2” (50 mm) beyond
each side.

R-value

1

/2 ”

1

/2 ”

1

/2 ”

1.10

1”

0.20

1

/4 ”

0.01

1”

3.12

1”

0.20

1

0.92

/8 ”

0.45
0.20

Note: You cannot “stack” horizontal still air
to accumulate R-values; you must separate
each layer of horizontal still air with anothernoncombustible material.
To fabricate a floor protector for a wood floor with an
R-value of at least 2.5, consider the following
examples:Floor protector’s come with various types of
specifications. To convert a floor protector’s
specification to an R-value, do one of the following:½” ceramic board” horizontal still air8

If the R-value is given, use that value—noconversion is needed.

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1.10
0.92

1

According to Intertek Testing Services, Inc.

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0.80
2.82

Wall Clearances (4-inch legs, without surround)½” mineral wool insulation 1.56
1
8” horizontal still air
0.92
1” cement mortar
0.20
Total R-value
2.68

Fireplace Install For Hearth Mount
Stove (#8570H) with 4-inch Legs
Before installing your Hearth Mount stove with 4-inch
legs, understand the following dimensions andclearances.

Dimensions and Clearances for Stove’s with
4-inch Legs but without Surrounds
The following four illustrations depict the dimensions
and fireplace, mantle, and wall clearances for astove with 4-inch legs and without a surround.
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Fireplace Clearances (4-inch legs, without
surround)The Homestead stove with 4-inch legs fits uniquely
under a 22-inch lintel.

Dimensions and Clearances forHearth Mount (#8570H) Stove with
4-Inch Legs and Surrounds
The following four illustrations depict the stove’s
dimensions and fireplace, mantle, and wall
clearances for a stove with 4-inch legs with asurround. (Please refer to “Surround Kit” on page 9
for information about this option.)
Stove Dimensions (4-inch legs, with surround)

Fireplace Clearances (4-inch legs, with surround)
The Homestead stove with 4-inch legs fits uniquely
under a 22-inch lintel.

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Hearth Clearances (for stoves with 4-inch legs)
The following three illustrations describe the clearance to combustible requirements for three different hearth
heights:
Hearths raised less than 2 inches
Hearths raised from 2 inches to 9 inches
Hearths raised 9 inches or more
All three illustrations present the same information regarding the stove’s connection to the fireplace andchimney; only the dimensions and information regarding the hearths differs.

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Hearths Raised 9 Inches or More

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Wall Clearances (6-inch legs, without surround)

Fireplace Install for Freestanding
stove (model #8570F) with 6-Inch
Legs
Before installing your Freestanding stove with 6-inch
legs and a bottom heat shield, understand thefollowing dimensions and clearances

Dimensions and Clearances for a
Freestanding Stove with 6-inch Legs, but
without Surrounds
The following four illustrations depict the dimensions
and fireplace, mantle, and wall clearances for astove with 6-inch legs and without a surround.
Stove Dimensions (6-inch legs, without surround)

Fireplace Clearances (6-inch legs, without
surround)The Homestead stove with 6-inch legs fits uniquely
under a 24-inch lintel.

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Dimensions and Clearances for Freestanding Stove with 6-Inch Legs and Surrounds
The following four illustrations depict the stove’s dimensions and fireplace, mantle, and wall clearances for astove with 6-inch legs, a bottom heat shield, with a surround. (Please refer to “Surround Kit” on page 9 for
information about this option.)
Stove Dimension (6-inch legs, with surround)

Fireplace Clearances (6-inch legs, with surround)
The Homestead stove with 6-inch legs fits uniquely under a 24-inch lintel.

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Hearth Clearances (for stoves with 6-inch legs)
The following three illustrations describe theclearance to combustible requirements for threedifferent hearth heights:
Hearths not raisedHearths raised less than 7 inchesHearths raised 7 inches or more

All three illustrations present the same information
regarding the stove’s connection to the fireplaceand chimney; only the dimensions and information
regarding the hearths differs.

Hearths Not Raised(Model #8570F shown)

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Hearths Raised Less Than 7 Inches(Model #8570F shown)

Hearths Raised 7 Inches or More

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Freestanding Install for Hearth Mount Stove (#8570H) With 4 Inch Legs and
For Freestanding Stove (#8570F) With 6 Inch Legs
Clearances to Hearths for Hearth Mount Stoves (#8570H) with 4-inch Legs
The following three illustrations, while similar inappearance, describe the clearance to combustible
requirements for stoves with 4-inch legs to threedifferent hearth heights:
Hearths raised less than 2 inchesHearths raised from 2 inches to 9 inchesHearths raised 9 inches or more

All three illustrations present the same information
regarding the stove’s connection to the stovepipe;
only the dimensions and information regarding thehearths differs.

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Clearances to Hearths for Freestanding Stoves (#8570F) with 6-inch Legs
The following three illustrations (while similar inappearance to the previous ones) describe theclearance to combustible requirements for stoves
with 6-inch legs to three different hearth heights:
Hearths not raisedHearths raised less than 7 inchesHearths raised 7 inches or more

All three illustrations present the same information
regarding the stove’s connection to the stovepipe;
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Clearances from Stovepipes
This table and illustration lists the minimum
clearances from your single- and double-wallstovepipe to both unprotected and NFPA 211
protected surfaces. (For more information about
NFPA protected surfaces, please refer to“Clearances to NFPA 211 Protected Surfaces” onpage 8.)

Clearances to Combustible Surfaces for
Both Heart Mount (4” legs) andFreestanding (6” legs) Stoves
You can use any of the following stovepipes when
installing your stove in a freestanding location.
A single wall connector stovepipe can be either
24 MSG or 25 MSG blued steel. You mustcomply with larger clearances with single wallpipe.
A double wall connector, close clearance
stovepipe, must be used with a listed factorybuilt “Type HT” chimney or double wall pipe toreduce clearances. Double wall connector pipe
is available from several manufacturers; ask
your dealer to help you choose the mostappropriate pipe for your installation.
Several types of air insulated connector
stovepipes are Simpson Dura Vent DVL,
Metalbestos DS, Security, GSW, and Ameritec.

Connector Type

Unprotected
Surfaces

NFPA 211
Protected
Surfaces

Single wall connector
pipe

18”
(460 mm)

12”(305 mm)Double wall connector
pipe (seemanufacturer’s
specifications)

6”(155 mm)

3”(80 mm)When installing a chimney connector, do not passthem through a floor, a ceiling, any attic or roof
space, closet, or similar concealed space. If you are
passing stovepipe through a combustible wall or
partition, your installation must conform to NFPA 211
or CAN/CSA–B365 standards.
For the sake of safety, make sure you allow for theminimum clearances from chimney connectors to all
surrounding surfaces such as walls, ceilings, andfloors—combustible or not.
The clearances for a typical chimney connection andtwo freestanding locations—in a corner and in an
alcove—follow. The single wall clearances are
generic; the Double wall clearances are for Simpson
Dura Vent DVL. Ensure you check the exact
specifications from the manufacturer of yourconnector.
Rear Heat Shield and Blower
You can reduce stove and pipe clearances when
you install the optional Rear Heat Shield Kit (partnumber 95-68700). (Please see “Optional
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Clearances from a Stove to a Corner
This table and illustrations list the minimum clearances from the back of your stove to the walls in a corner, bothwhen your stove is parallel and angled to the corner, and to unprotected and NFPA 211 protected walls.
Unprotected Surfaces

Protected Surfaces (NFPA 211)

Installation Type

Parallel Side

Parallel Rear

CornerParallel Side

Parallel Rear

Corner

No Heat Shield(optional accessory)23” (584mm)

26” (660mm)

18” (460mm)

12” (305mm)

12” (305mm)

12” (305-mm)

Rear Heat Shield, andsingle wall connector16” (406mm)

13” (330mm)

12” (305mm)

12” (305mm)

12” (305mm)

9” (229-mm)

Rear Heat Shield, anddouble wall connector16” (406mm)

7” (178-mm)

12” (305mm)

10” (254mm)

7” (178-mm)

7” (178-mm)

Clearances to an Alcove
This table and illustration list the minimum clearances from your stove to the walls of an alcove, both
unprotected and NFPA 211 protected walls.
Unprotected Surfaces

Protected Surfaces (NFPA 211)

Minimum Width

Maximum Depth

Minimum Height(stove to ceiling)

Minimum Width

Maximum Depth

Minimum Height(stove to ceiling)59”(1499-mm)

48”(1220-mm)

36”(915-mm)

51”(1295-mm)

48”1220-mm)

18”(460-mm)

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Venting Components and Configuration
installing a chimney connector
combustible wall to the chimney.

Components of a Venting Systemthrougha

A wall pass-through (or chimney support
package) also keeps walls from igniting. You
must use one when connecting through a wall or
ceiling to a prefabricated chimney.

The complete venting system consists of several
components: chimney connector, wall thimble, wallpass-through, chimney, and liner. It is absolutely
necessary that you install all of these components
within the clearances to combustibles discussed
earlier to install your stove safely.

Only install this stove to a lined masonrychimney or an approved high temperature
prefabricated residential type building heating
appliance chimney. Do not connect this stove toa chimney flue serving another appliance; youwill compromise the safe operation of both thewood stove and the connected appliance.

To protect against the possibility of a house fire, youmust properly install and constantly maintain theventing system. Upon inspection, immediately
replace rusted, cracked, or broken components.
The chimney connector is the stovepipe from thewood stove to the chimney. Install it into thestainlesssteeloval-to-roundconnector(mounted on the flue collar) on the wood stoveand connect it to an approved chimney. The
chimney connector stovepipe must be a 6” (152mm) diameter, 24 MSG or 25 MSG blued steel
connector pipe. Do not use aluminum or
galvanized steel pipe—they cannot withstandthe extreme temperatures of a wood fire.

A liner is the UL 1777or ULC S635 (for factorybuilt fireplace or masonry) chimney. It connects
the stainless steel oval-to-round adapter to thechimney rain cap.
You must connect your stove to a chimney or liner
comparable to those recommended in this manual.
Do not use stovepipe as a chimney. Use stovepipe
for freestanding installations only to connect thestove to a proper chimney.

A wall thimble is a manufactured (or siteconstructed) device installed in combustiblewalls through which the chimney connector
passes to the chimney. It keeps walls from
igniting. You must use a wall thimble when

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE STOVE TO
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Extended Roof
Support Bracket(Conduit
not included)®

Homestead Models #8570F and #8570H

Chimnet Cap

Chimney Cap

Storm Collar
Storm Collar

Adjustable RoofFlashing

Adjustable RoofFlashing

Attic Insulation Shield

Twist-Lock
Chimney Sections

Firestop Radiation
ShieldClay tile orother Liner

Chimney Sections

Firesafe Enclosure

Stovepipe

Support Box and Trim
Collar with built-in
Starter section

Masonry Chimney

Wall Thimble
Tee

Tee clean-out

Access door

Chimney pipe through Clay tileor other Lined Masonry Chimney

Two story house installation with attic.

Chimnet Cap

Chimnet Cap

Storm Collar
Storm Collar

Adjustable RoofFlashing

Adjustable RoofFlashing

Chimney Sections
Insullation
ShieldChase Enclosure
Support Box
with built-in
StarterWall Strap

sectionStovepipe

Wall Thimble
Tee
Tee clean-out
Access door
Tee Support Bracket

Chimney through outer wall with enclosed chase.
Chimney is supported by Tee Support Bracket.

One story house installation with attic.
Chimney is supported by Ceiling.

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Installing in a Fireplace

Attach stovepipe sections to the stove and to eachother with the crimped end toward the stove. If
creosote builds up, this allows the creosote to run
into the stove and not the outside of the stovepipe
and onto the stove.

You can install the Homestead in a masonry or zeroclearance fireplace. For a rear exit, you must firstremove and remount the flue exit. Using a 3/8 inch
wrench or socket, simply remove the four bolts that
hold the flue exit in place. (Be careful not to drop theflue exit when all the bolts are out.) Rotate the flue
exit 180 degrees and reinstall the four bolts,
tightening them snugly.

Secure all joints, including attaching the stovepipe tothe stove’s flue collar, with three sheet metal screws.
Install #10 x½” (3 mm x 13 mm) sheet metal screws
into the holes pre-drilled in the flue collar. Omitting
the screws can cause your joints to separate fromthe vibration resulting from a creosote chimney fire.

Before installing the stove in a factory-built fireplace,the fireplace must have the following characteristics:
1. Listed per UL 127 or ULC S610.

You can simplify connecting stovepipe by using
additional accessories such as telescoping pipes,
slip-connectors, and clean-out tees. These
accessories ease the inspection of your chimney, as
well as allow you to easily dismantle the stovepipe(without moving the stove) when you periodicallyinspect the stovepipe connection and chimney.

2. Include a full height listed chimney liner meetingtype HT requirements (2100° Fahrenheit) per UL
1777 (United States) or ULC S635 (Canada)
standards.
3. The means to prevent room air passage to thechimney cavity of the fireplace.

Install the stove as close as practical to the chimney,
while maintaining all proper clearances. Install
stovepipe that is as short and as straight as
possible. Horizontal runs of stovepipe should always
rise away from the stove a minimum of ¼” per foot(21 mm per meter).

4. Does not disturb the airflow in or within thefireplace when installed (louvers, or cooling air
inlet or outlet ports must not be blocked).

Do not use long runs of stovepipe to increase heatdispersal. Using longer lengths of stovepipe or moreconnecting elbows than necessary increases the
chance of draft resistance and the accumulation ofcreosote buildup.

a. External trim pieces which do not affect theoperation of the fireplace can be removed,
providing they are stored on or within thefireplace for re-assembly if the insert isremoved.

In general, you do not need to install a stovepipe
damper with the Homestead. Some installations,however, could benefit from a stovepipe damper,
such as a tall chimney which can create a higher
than normal draft. In such cases, a damper can help
regulate the draft. The Homestead requires a draft
between 0.06” wc and 0.1” wc. For drafts above 0.1”
wc, install a stovepipe damper.

b. The chimney damper can be removed to
install the chimney liner.

5. Not be altered in any way, except for thefollowing:

6. Must not have blocked circulating chambers (ifavailable).
7. The means for removing the insert to clean thechimney flue.

8. Have a permanent metal warning label (provided
with the Homestead—see illustration to the below)
attached to the back, stating that the fireplace must
be restored to its original condition for safe use
withouttheinsert.

Remember, the NFPA has recommended, minimum
clearances for chimney connectors to combustible
surfaces such as walls and ceilings. Once the stoveis installed at safe distances from these combustible
surfaces, maintain these connector clearances forthe remainder of the installation.

Connecting Your Wood Stove
You can install your Homestead to a fireplace, aprefabricated metal chimney, or a masonry chimney.

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installing into a zero clearance fireplace.

whenConnecting to a Masonry Chimney
Consider two primary elements when connecting
your stove to a masonry chimney: the chimney itself
and the thimble where the stovepipe connects to thechimney. Use only Code approved masonrychimneys with a flue liner.

Connecting to a Prefabricated Metal
Chimney
When connecting the Homestead to a prefabricatedmetal chimney, you must follow, precisely, themanufacturer’s installation instructions. Use only
type HT (2100° Fahrenheit) prefabricated metalchimneys listed per UL 103 or ULC S629 standards.

Before connecting to a masonry chimney, hire a
professional to examine the chimney for cracks,loose mortar, and other signs of deterioration andblockage. If the chimney needs repairs, complete
them before installing and using your stove. Do notinstall your stove until the chimney is safe for use.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE STOVE TO A
CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

Make sure the chimney’s clean-out is complete andworking properly. To avoid a loss in draft, theclean-out must close off completely. If allowed tocool, your stove will perform poorly and creosote willbuild up in the chimney.

Ensure the size of the chimney’s flue is appropriate
for the Homestead. The Homestead requires a 6”
(152 mm) inside diameter flue for new installations.
A 6” diameter flue provides adequate draft andperformance. You can use an 8” (203 mm) diameter
existing flue with a reducer. An oversized flue
contributes to creosote accumulation. (In this case,bigger is not better.)

Make sure the size of the chimney’s flue isappropriate for this stove and that it is not too large.
Use a masonry chimney with an 8” x 8” (203 mm x
203 mm) tile size for best results. An oversize flue
contributes to the accumulation of creosote.

When purchasing a prefabricated chimney to installwith your stove, be sure to also purchase from thesame manufacturer the wall pass-through (or ceilingsupport package), “T” section package, fire-stops(when needed), insulation shield, roof flashing,chimney cap, and any other needed accessories.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when
installing the chimney and accessories. In addition,
be
sure
to
maintainallmanufacturers’
recommendations for the proper clearances to thechimney.
There are basically two
prefabricated metal chimney:

ways

to

install

Use the following checklist to ensure that yourmasonrychimneymeets
theseminimum
requirements:
Chimney wall construction
Brick or modular block at least 4” (102 mm)
thick.
A rubble or stone wall at least 12” (305 mm)
thick.

a

Flue liner
Minimum thickness of 5/8” (16 mm).

An interior installation where the chimney
passes inside the residence through the ceilingand roof.

Installed with refractory mortar.
At least 1” (25 mm) air space.

An exterior installation where the chimney
passes through the wall behind the stove thenup the outside of the residence.

An equivalent flue liner must be a listed chimney
liner system meeting type HT requirements orother approved material.

Whenever possible, choose an interior chimney. Aninterior chimney heats up more quickly and retains
its heat; this both promotes a better draft anddiscourages the formation of creosote. An exteriorchimney does not benefit from the warmth of being
surrounded by the building, so it typically operates atlower flue temperatures than an interior chimney. An
exterior chimney’s draft is not as strong and may
experience increased creosote accumulation.

Interior chimney requirements
At least 2” (51 mm) clearance to combustible
structure.
Fire stops must be installed at the spaces where
the chimney passes through floors and theceiling.
Installation must be 2” (51 mm) from thechimney.

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Exterior chimney requirements
At least 1” (25 mm) clearance to combustible
structure.

Chimney height requirements (see illustration)
At least 3 feet (0.9 meters) higher than thehighest part of the roof opening through which it
passes.
At least 2 feet (0.6 meters) higher than any partof the roof within 10 feet (3 meters) measured
horizontally from the top of the chimney.
This stove requires a minimum chimney heightof 13 feet (4 meters). The maximum allowablechimney height is 30 feet (9 meters).

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Installing in a Mobile Home
Follow these special requirements for installing yourstove in a mobile home:
Install the stove in accordance with 24 CFR, Part
3280 (HUD).
Permanently attached the stove to your mobile
home’s floor. Use the 3/8” holes in each leg baseto bolt down the stove.
Install one of the following Dura-Vent Mobile
Home Chimney & Connector Kits:

6DP-MH 6” Diameter S/N 9096N
7DP-MH 7” Diameter S/N 9196N
8DP-MH 8” Diameter S/N 9296N
Each kit includes:
Stainless spark arrester cap, storm collar,
adjustable vented flashing – 0/12-6/12, two
24” Dura/Plus chimney pipes, 24” support
box with built-in starter section and trim.
Chimney must be removed when transporting
Mobile Home.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPINGROOM.
CAUTION: MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURALINTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME WALLS,FLOOR, CEILING, AND ROOF WHILE YOURSTOVE IS INSTALLED AND IN USE.

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Operation
Once your Homestead is set in place, connected,
and assembled, you are ready to light a fire.
Hearthstone Stoves tests each wood stove before
we ship, so you should be able to easily light yourfirst fire. You may, however, have to make a few
small adjustments to compensate for altitude andother factors particular to your installation.
WARNING: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP
CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

Please read this entire chapter before lighting yourfirst fire. It explains the controls and features of yourwood stove, how to choose firewood, and how tobreak-in your stove and use it on a daily basis.

(Model #8570H shown)

Remove ashes when the stove is cold. If the ash
pan is warm, use protective fireplace gloves. Be
extremely cautious when handling, storing, ordisposing of ashes.

Controls and Features
Before lighting any fires, become familiar with thelocation of your stove’s controls and features andlearn how to properly use them. For your own safety,
do not modify these features in any way.

DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE UNLESS THE ASH
PAN IS TIGHTLY INSERTED INTO THE STOVEAND THE ASH GRATE IS CLOSED. THIS COULD
OVERHEAT AND DAMAGE THE STOVE.

Front Door and Handle: The front door allows you
to load wood into your stove; a fixed handle allows
you to operate the front door and allows you to latch
the door closed. To open the door, lift the handle tothe 10 o’clock position and pull the door. To latch thedoor, push the door closed tightly then lower thehandle to the 7 o’clock position. Pull on the door to
make sure it is properly latched.

Choosing FirewoodYour Homestead Wood Heater is designed to only
burn firewood-also known as cordwood.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR
FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE,
NAPHTHA, KEROSENE, LIGHTER FLUID, OR
ENGINE OIL TO START A FIRE. DO NOT USE
CHARCOAL, PELLETS, COAL, ARTIFICIAL LOGS,OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS AS FUEL; THEYARE NOT SAFE. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE.

Primary Air Control: This feature is located on thelower left side of the stove. The primary air control
allows you to regulate the amount of air entering thefirebox. Generally speaking, the more air allowed
into the firebox, the faster and hotter the rate ofburn; conversely, the less air creates a slower burn.
Pull the lever forward (towards the front of the stove)
to open the primary air control; push the lever back(to the rear of the stove) to close the primary aircontrol.

The quality of your firewood affects heat output,
duration of burn and performance of your Fireplace
Insert. Softwoods generally burn hotter and faster,while hardwoods burn longer and produce more long
lasting coals. Density and moisture content are two
critical factors to consider when purchasing wood foryour Fireplace Insert.

Ash Pan: The ash pan is located under the ash lip.
The ash pan collects burned ash from a fire andallows you to conveniently remove the ash from yourwood stove. The ash pan is easy to remove: spin theash grate open, sift the ashes into the ash pan, spin
the ash grate closed, then pull the ash pan’s handle
and carefully slide out the ash pan. After you havedisposed of the ashes, push the ash pan all the way
into the stove.

The following is a list of wood species and theirrelative BTU (British Thermal Unit) content. The
higher the BTU content the longer the burn.
Firewood with higher a BTU content is generally
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Wood Heat Value
Common NameLb/ cord

MBTU/ cord

Osage Orange (Hedge)

4,728

32.9

Hickory, Shagbark

4,327

27.7

Hop Hornbeam (Ironwood)

4,267

27.3

Beech, Blue (Ironwood)

3,890

26.8

Birch, Black

3,890

26.8

Locust, Black

3,890

26.8

Hickory, Bitternut

3,832

26.7

Locust, Honey

3,832

26.7

Apple

4,100

26.5

Mulberry

3,712

25.8

Oak, White

4,012

25.7

High

Maple, Red

2,924

18.7

Fir, Douglas

2,900

18.1

Boxelder

2,797

17.9

Alder, Red

2,710

17.2

Pine, Jack

2,669

17.1

Pine, Norway (Red Pine)

2,669

17.1

Pine, Pitch

2,669

17.1

Catalpa

2,360

16.4

Hemlock

2,482

15.9

Spruce, Black

2,482

15.9

Pine, Ponderosa

2,380

15.2

Aspen, American

2,290

14.7

Butternut (Walnut, White)

2,100

14.5

Spruce

2,100

14.5

Willow

2,100

14.5

Fir, Balsam

2,236

14.3

Pine, White (Eastern,
Western)

2,236

14.3

Fir, Concolor (White)

2,104

14.1

Basswood (Linden)

2,108

13.8

Medium Low

Low
Medium High
Beech, European

3,757

24

Maple, Sugar

3,757

24

Oak, Red

3,757

24

Ash, White

3,689

23.6

Birch, Yellow

3,689

23.6

MediumJuniper, Rocky Mtn

3,150

21.8

Buckeye, Ohio

1,984

13.8

Elm, Red

3,112

21.6

Cottonwood

2,108

13.5

Coffeetree, Kentucky

3.112

21.6

Cedar, White

1,913

12.2

Hackberry

3,247

20.8

Tamarack

3,247

20.8

Birch, Gray

3,179

20.3

Birch, White (Paper)

3,179

20.3

Walnut, Black

3,192

20.2

Cherry3,120

20Ash, Green

2,880

19.9

Cherry, Black

2,880

19.9

Elm, American

3,052

19.5

Elm, White

3,052

19.5

Sycamore

2,808

19.5

Ash, Black

2,992

19.1

Moisture content also plays a key role in theperformance of your stove. Wood freshly cut from aliving tree (green wood) contains a great deal ofmoisture. As you might expect, green wood has
difficulty burning and should be seasoned before
using it in your wood stove. To properly season
green wood: split, stack and allow to air dry for aperiod of one year.
Stack the firewood on skids or blocking to keep it off
the ground, cover only the top of the stack. Plastic
or tarps that cover the sides of the stack of woodtrap moisture and prevent the wood from drying. As
for stacking, an old Vermonter said, "The spaces
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gassing” of the paints and oils used whenmanufacturing the wood stove. If you find it
necessary, open a few windows to vent your room.
The smoke and fumes will usually subside after 10
to 20 minutes of operation. The odor and smoke willend once the stove is “cured”.

mouse to get through, but not for the cat that'schasing it."
DO NOT STORE FIREWOOD WITHINSTOVE’S
SPECIFIED
CLEARANCESCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

THE
TO

Thermo-Ceramic Baffle System

The first few fires may produce other odors from
impurities that exist in the area immediately
surrounding the stove. Some of these impurities can
be cleaning solvents, paint solvents, cigarettes,
smoke, pet hair, dust, adhesives, a new carpet, andnew textiles. These odors will dissipate over time.
You can alleviate these odors by opening a few
windows or otherwise creating additional ventilation
around your stove. If any odor persists, contact yourdealer or an authorized service technician.

To enhance the combustion efficiency and reduce
the emissions of the fire in your stove Hearthstone
has developed an advanced THERMO-CERAMIC
baffle system. This system uses a lightweight,
durable ceramic material above the burner tubes tomaintain the high temperatures in the secondary
combustion area and maintain the low emission –high efficiency combustion you desire. This
technology will not corrode, rust, dissolve, or lose its
strength, however it is vulnerable to puncture orcracking due to rough handling.

Building a Break-In Fire
Follow these steps when lighting a break-in fire.
Before building a fire, make sure the ash grate isclosed and the ash pan is pushed fully into thestove. If the ash grate is open or the pan is loose,the stove will over-fire and be damaged.

Please exercise care when loading wood orcleaning your stove, not to damage thethermo-ceramic baffle
Located directly above the burner tubes in thefirebox, this white sheet of material will break if woodor cleaning brushes impact it. Use care whenloading and cleaning your stove to not break thismaterial. If this piece fractures or a hole ispunctured, it will cause the stove to function
improperly. You must replace the board through aqualified Hearthstone dealer.

1. Open the door and place five or six double sheetsof tightly twisted newspaper in the center of thefirebox. Arrange kindling in a crisscross patternover the newspaper. Use about ten pieces ofkindling, ½” (13mm) in diameter and 10” to 18”(254 mm to 457 mm) long.

Building a Fire

2. Fully open the primary air control by pulling thelever forward.

Once you understand the controls of your woodstove and have chosen the appropriate firewood,
you are ready to start a fire.

Breaking-In Your Wood Stove
It is imperative that your stove be “broken in” slowly.
Cast iron and soapstone must be seasoned; overfiring a new stove can cause castings to crack or candamage other stove parts. Moisture in the soapstone
must be driven out slowly to minimize the “shock” tothe stove of its first exposure to high firebox
temperatures. Also the asbestos-free furnace
cement must be cured slowly to ensure adequate
sealing and bonding.
The bottom layer of soapstone in your firebox isintended to prevent thermal stress; leave it in placein the firebox at all times.
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4. Close the door and allow the fire to burn. Keep
the door and ash drawer closed while the stoveis in use.

3. Using a match, light the paper under the kindling.
Leave the front door slightly ajar momentarily
until the kindling has started to burn and a draft
begins to pull.

5. Once the kindling is burning, open the door andadd logs, small at first, to build up the fire. Keepthe logs away from the glass on the door inorder for the air-wash system to work properly.

4. Close the door and allow the fire to burn. Keep
the door and ash drawer closed while the stoveis in use.

6. Once the fire is burning well, use the primary aircontrol to regulate the desired rate of burn. Pull
the lever forward for a higher rate of burn; push
the lever back for a lower rate of burn.

5. Keep a watchful eye on your stove; maintain asteady, low-heat fire. Your first and subsequent
break-in fires should make the stove warm but
not hot to the touch. Add, at most, a few small
chunks of wood to the fire to reach a safe breakin temperature.

Note: Whenever opening the door to reload or rearrange logs, open the door just a crack, pause for a
moment, and then open the door completely. This
procedure allows the firebox to clear of smoke
before the door is opened fully. Also, reloading on a
bed of hot, red coals reduces smoking time andbrings fresh fuel up to a high temperature rapidly.

6. Once the stove is warm—but not hot to thetouch—close the primary air control (and allow
the fire to die out completely.
7. Let the stove return to room temperature.
Build and maintain your first two break-in fires as
outlined above. Your patience will be rewarded by aproperly seasoned stove.

Building and Maintaining an Everyday Fire
If your stove is not used continuously or has notbeen used in quite some time, follow the break-in
procedure at least once to minimize the stress of a
hot fire on a cold stove before proceeding withnormal operation. We recommend one break-in fireat the start of each heating season.
Remember, before building a fire, make sure the ash
grate is closed and the ash pan is pushed fully into
the stove. If the ash grate is open or the pan isloose, the stove will over-fire and be damaged.
Follow these steps to build a fire for everyday use.
1. Open the door and place five or six double sheetsof tightly twisted newspaper in the center of thefirebox. Arrange kindling in a crisscross patternover the newspaper. Use about ten pieces ofkindling, ½” (13 mm) in diameter and 10” to 18”(254 mm to 457 mm) long.
2. Fully open the primary air control by pulling thelever forward.
3. Using a match, light the paper under the kindling.
Leave the front door slightly ajar momentarily
until the kindling has started to burn and a draft
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established fire. Next, pull the primary air control
fully open, and then completely load the firebox withwood. Allow the fire to burn intensely for 20 to 30
minutes.

Operating Your Stove Efficiently
Your Homestead stove is designed to burn firewood
efficiently. The following operational tips explain how
to obtain the most heat possible with minimal
creosote build-up and emitted pollutants.

Finally, push the primary air control close to its
lowest setting; the fire will settle into a lower burnrate with a small flame. The fire will now burn slowly
and steadily. The length and intensity of the firedepends on the type of wood being burned, thestrength of the chimney draft, and other variables,
which vary from installation to installation.

Burn Rate
There are four basic burn rates: high burn, medium
burn, low burn, and overnight burn. Each has its own
purpose.

After the fire is established and both the stove andchimney are hot, create a high burn for maximum
heat output. Pull the primary air control forward sothat it’s fully open or almost fully open. Fully load thefirebox with wood on a bed of hot coals or on an
actively flaming fire.

In the morning, you should find a bed of hot coals
buried within the ashes. The stove should be warm
to the touch but not hot. To restart the fire without
relighting, simply stir and rake the ashes with apoker until the hot coals have come to the surface.
Place a handful of kindling on the coals, close thedoor, and fully open the primary air control. The fireshould re-ignite within 5 to 10 minutes. Place a few
logs on the burning kindling, close the door, leave
the primary air control fully open, and allow the logs
to ignite.

After you have attained a high burn rate, monitor thestove temperatures frequently to ensure that thestove is not over-fired. The surface temperature on
top of the stove should not exceed 600°Fahrenheit(316°Celcius). Once you understand how your stoveburns and heats in your particular setting, you caneasily create a high burn rate without risk to thestove or chimney.

Running a high burn rate at least once a day burns
off accumulated creosote from within the stove andventing system. Now, in the morning after an
extended low burn rate, is a good time to create yourdaily high burn rate; run it for about 20 minutes or
so. Not only does this hot fire promote a clean stoveand chimney, it also helps keep the glass clean foreasy viewing of the fire within.

Once your room’s temperature is comfortable,
maintain your fire by loading smaller quantities ofwood. Burning smaller amounts of wood at a highburn rate creates the most efficient fire, emits thelowest amount of pollutants, and creates the least
amount of creosote in your chimney.

Once the fire is burning briskly, regulate the primary
air control to a medium setting for a medium burnrate.

High Burn Rate: A high burn rate is recommended
once or twice a day to fully heat the stovepipe andchimney; this also helps keep the amount of
creosote in your stove and chimney to a minimum.

Over-Firing Caution
Over-firing means the stove is operating above therecommended temperatures stated previously in the“Burn Rate” section. You should carefully avoid overfiring since it damages your stove. Symptoms ofover-firing include short burn times, a roaring soundin the stove or stovepipe, and discoloration of thestovepipe.

Medium Burn Rate: In general, you would usuallycreate a medium burn rate, especially if your stove isleft unattended. Set the primary air control to a midrange setting, appropriate to maintain a comfortabletemperature in the area being heated.
Low Burn Rate: Close the primary air control for a
low burn rate. Set a low burn rate only periodically;
over extended periods of time, a low burn rate
promotes the accumulation of creosote. If you
consistently maintain low burn rates, inspect yourventing system frequently.

CAUTION: ANY SYMPTOMS OF OVER-FIRING
WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!

Over-firing can be caused by an excessive draft,inappropriate fuel, and human error. Here are thesteps to take for each of these causes.

Overnight Burn Rate: An overnight burn, as you
might expect, allows you to keep an area heated
while you sleep. To create an overnight burn, firstmake sure the stove and chimney are hot from an

Excessive Draft: Contact your dealer to have adraft reading taken. Any draft in excess of 0.1 wc

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the slots in the bottom and sift the ashes across theash grate using a poker or other suitable implement.
Spin the ash grate closed—remember to close theash grate now so that ashes don’t fall out once theash pan is removed. Remove the ashes by pullingthe handle on the ash pan and carefully sliding it out.

requires a damper in the stovepipe. Someinstallations may require more than one damper.
Inappropriate Fuel: Do not burn coal; kiln dried
lumber, wax logs, or anything other than natural
cordwood. (Please refer to the Caution under“Choosing Firewood” on page 34 for moreinappropriate fuels.)

Dump the ashes into a metal container with a tightfitting lid. Reserve this container for only ashes—do
not place any other items or trash into the metal
container. Replace the lid onto the container andallow the ashes to cool. Make sure the ash containersits on a noncombustible surface. Do not place theash container on a combustible surface or vinyl
flooring, as the container may be hot!

Human Error: Make sure all the gaskets are in goodcondition; replace worn out or compressed gaskets.
Ensure the ash pan is tight and pushed all theway in; make sure the ash grate is closed and thefront door is closed.
The best way to determine if your stove is over-firing
is by monitoring its temperature. Results of overfiring can include: warped or burned out internal
parts, cracked stones, discolored or warped external
parts, and damaged enamel. If you suspect that yourstove is over-firing, contact your dealer immediately.
Damage done by over-firing is not covered by yourwarranty.

Re-insert the ash pan by pushing it, firmly, all theway into the stove. Make sure the ash grate isclosed.
You can also remove the ashes with a shovel
through the front door, and dumping them directly
into the metal ash container.
Never put ashes in wooden or plastic containers, orin paper or plastic bags—storing hot ashes in thismanner could cause a fire. No matter how long yourstove’s fire has been out, coals within a bed ofashes can remain hot for several days even after
they have been removed from the firebox.

Removing and Disposing of Ashes
Ashes should be removed when the stove is cold.
Use protective fireplace gloves when the pan iswarm. Exercise extreme caution when handling,storing, or disposing of ashes.

While you are filling your metal ash container, place
the closed container on a noncombustible floor or on
the ground, well away from all combustible
materials. Retain the ashes in the closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

WARNING: THE STOVE’S ASH PAN AND HANDLE
ARE EXTREMELY HOT WHILE A FIRE BURNS. DO
NOT TOUCH THEM UNTIL YOUR STOVE COOLSDOWN!

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Maintenance & Cleaning
If a creosote residue greater that ¼” (6 mm) has
accumulated, remove it to reduce the risk of achimney fire. Use a cleaning brush specificallydesigned for your type of chimney. Strongly consider
hiring a certified chimney sweep to clean yourchimney. Contact your dealer for the name of acertified chimney sweep in your area (your dealer
may even be a certified sweep!).

Stove’s Interior
Monitoring Your Stove’s Temperature
Monitor your stove’s temperature to make sure thatyour fire is giving off the proper amount of heat.
Place a stove thermometer (available from yourdealer) on the top center stone of the stove. The
thermometer could read between 300° to 400°
Fahrenheit (149° to 204° Celsius) on a low burn, andas high as 600° Fahrenheit (316° Celsius) on a highburn. Do not exceed the high burn rate
temperature; over-firing your stove will result invoiding the warranty.

Before each heating season, the entire system—
stove, stovepipes, connections, and chimney—
should be professionally inspected, cleaned, andrepaired as necessary.

Gaskets
Depending on how often you use your stove, replace
the door and glass gaskets every two to threeseasons. If the door seal is loose, a new gasket
assures a tight seal and improves the performanceof your stove. Contact your dealer for a gasket kit,
which includes instructions, and gaskets for yourstove.

Cleaning Your Stove and Removing
Creosote
Slow burning wood produces tar and other organic
vapors, which combine with expelled moisture toform creosote. These creosote vapors condense andaccumulate in the relatively cool chimney flue of aslow-burning fire. When ignited, this creosote makes
an extremely hot fire, which can damage thechimney or even destroy the house.

To replace door gaskets:
1. Remove the old gaskets with a utility or putty
knife.

To prevent the buildup of creosote:

2. Clean all gasket channels with a wire brush.

1. Burn the stove’s fire at a high burn rate (with theprimary air control fully open) for 30 minutes
daily. This intense fire burns out creosote
deposits from within the stove and the venting
system.

3. Apply gasket cement to the channels
4. Push the new gasket into place without stretching
the gasket material.

5. Shut the door immediately to fully press thegasket into place and assure a positive seal. Use
the following gaskets on the various parts of yourHomestead.

2. After reloading your stove with wood, again burnthe stove’s fire at a high burn rate for 20 to 30
minutes.
Burning at a high burn rate engages the secondary
combustion system, which minimizes the buildup of
creosote in the chimney. As a result, you need toclean your chimney less often.

Glass: 60” (1524 mm) long; ¾” (19 mm) wide;
adhesive backed black tape. (Please refer to thenext section for instructions on replacing gaskets on
the glass.)

Inspect your stovepipe connector and chimney atleast once a month during the heating season todetermine if creosote has built-up in the chimney’s
lining. Pay particular attention to the stoveconnections and the chimney top. Cooler surfaces
tend to build creosote deposits quicker, so it isimportant to check the chimney at the top (where it iscoolest) as well as from the bottom near the stove.

Door: 60” (1524 mm) long; 3/8” (9.5 mm) diameter;
low-density black tube.
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You can clean most deposits by following the
instructions provided with the cleaner. To cleanheavier deposits, first remove the door from thestove. Open the door and lift it straight up and off thestove (take care to save hinge pins and washers).
Lay the door face down on a workbench or table.
(By laying the door flat, it will allow the cleaner topenetrate rather than running off the surface of theglass.) Apply the cleaner to the glass and allow it toset for a few minutes. Wipe the cleaner off with asoft cloth.

rope

IMPORTANT: SCRATCHING OR ETCHING THE
GLASS WILL WEAKEN THE INTEGRITY OF THE
GLASS. DO NOT USE A RAZOR BLADE, STEELWOOL, OR ANY OTHER ABRASIVE MATERIAL TO
CLEAN THE GLASS. USE LOW ALKALINECONTENT CLEANERS ONLY.

Figure 3 – Glass Gasketing
Every two or three years, check the glass gasket. To
replace the glass and glass gasket:
1. Remove the door by lifting it straight up off thehinges; leave the hinge pins in the door.

The front door glass is a ceramic IR coated, shockresistant glass made specifically for use in woodstoves. Use only ceramic glass manufactured foruse in this wood stove. Replacement glass, together
with instructions and everything needed for
installation, is available through your local dealer. Do
not use any other type of replacement glass.

2. Place the door face down on a flat, smoothsurface.
3. Apply penetrating oil to the screws in theretention frame. Remove the window frame
screws to separate the window frame from thedoor.

Do not abuse the stove’s door by striking or
slamming it; the glass could crack or break. Do not
use your stove with a broken door glass; replacebroken glass immediately. If you replace the glass
yourself, wear work gloves and safety glasses.

4. Carefully lift the damaged glass from the door
and discard.
5. Peel the paper backing from the tape gasket.
Apply the new gasket to the new glass (asillustrated) with the IR coating on the outside.
(The IR coating will appear to have a soapy filmon the surface.)

Soapstone
You only need to occasionally clean your stove’s
polished soapstone finish to maintain its natural
beauty. Clean the soapstone with water, any nonabrasive cleaner, and a soft cloth. Wipe dust fromthe stone with a clean cloth. Do not use chemical
agents to wash the stone; do not use waxes or any
polishing agents on the stone.

6. Place the gasketed glass onto the door
7. Screw the window frame back on the door.
8. Install the door. Check for a tight fit.

Take care not to scratch or chip the stone. Do not
set items on top of your stove that can scratch or
chip the stone, or its enamel finish.

Stove’s ExteriorYour entire stove needs cleaning from time to time:
the glass, the soapstone, and the cast iron.

Over time, and with use, subtle earth tones of brown,
red, and yellow appear on the soapstone. This is anatural reaction in the soapstone and enhances its
beauty. With normal use, hairline or surface cracks
might appear on the stone. Such cracks do notaffect the integrity or operation of the stove; there isno need to replace them.

Glass
The stove’s door glass allows you to see the fire.
Occasionally, you will need to clean the glass; use a
low alkaline-content commercial stove glass cleaner(which is available from your local dealer). Before
cleaning the glass, allow the glass to cool. Neverclean the glass while the fire is burning or the glass
is hot.

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clean. Be sure to dry the cast iron thoroughly toprevent rusting.

Cast Iron
The exterior cast iron parts of your stove are either
painted with black, high-temperature stove paint orcovered with an enamel finish in various colors thatcreates a porcelain finish.

You can clean the enamel castings with a standard
glass cleaner. With time and use, a very fine, subtle
network of crazed lines may appear seemingly
beneath the surface of the enamel. Crazing is anatural predictable process and does not represent
a flaw.

If necessary, use black, high-temperature stove
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Troubleshooting
home. Outfitting your stove with the optional outside
air supply adapter, connected to an air duct leading
to the outside of your home, should correct thisproblem.

Your Heating Needs
Nearly everyone who uses a woodstove experiences
basic common problems at one time or another. You
can correct most, usually with only a minor
adjustment to the stove, installation, or operating
technique. When weather conditions dramaticallyaffect stove performance, the problems are typicallytemporary and solve themselves once the weatherchanges.

Tall Trees or Buildings. These obstructions, whenlocated close to the top of the chimney, can cause
chronic or occasional downdrafts. When selecting asite for a new chimney, take care to consider theplacement of other objects in the vicinity of the
proposed chimney location.

If you think your stove is not producing adequate
heat, troubleshoot the problem by monitoring thetemperature of the stovepipe. A 400° Fahrenheit(204° Celsius) stovepipe confirms the stove is
supplying sufficient heat. Keep in mind that yourhouse itself will regulate room and housetemperatures through a number of factors: how well
the walls, floors, and ceilings are insulated; thenumber and size of glass windows; the tightness ofoutside doors; and the construction or style of yourhouse (vaulted ceilings or other open spaces whichcollect large percentages of heat).

Wind Velocity. Generally, the stronger and steadier awind, the stronger (and better) the draft. However,“gusty” wind conditions may cause erratic
downdrafts.
Barometric Pressure. Chimney drafts are typicallysluggish on balmy, wet or muggy days. This is aweather-related phenomenon, which generally is
self-correcting as the weather changes.
Briskness of the Fire. The hotter your stove’s fire,the hotter your chimney, and thus the stronger thedraft.

Your stove’s performance is also dependant on its
installation. One common cause of poor
performance is an oversized chimney flue.
Oversized chimney flues result in decreased
pressure, which prevents the smoke from rising out
the chimney. Oversized flues are also more difficult
to heat effectively, especially when burning a highefficiency stove. Cool flue temperatures inhibit theestablishment of a strong draft (and encourage theaccumulation of creosote). The lack of a strong draft
will cause the fire to die down and may even force
the smoke to pour into the room.

Breaks in the Venting System. An unsealed cleanout door at the bottom of the chimney, leaky
stovepipe joints, a poor stovepipe-to-thimble
connection, or a leaky chimney can all cause an
inadequate draft.
Seasonal Factors. Early fall and late spring are
generally difficult seasons in which to establish
proper drafts. The colder the outside air (relative toroom temperatures), the stronger the draft.

A properly sized chimney not easily establishing astrong draft is simply not cold enough. Again, hot
chimneys promote stronger drafts. Other guidelines
for producing a strong draft include the following:

Operating the Stove
There are days when a draft is not easily
established. As outlined above, seasonal factors ora cold chimney may be the cause. Try starting thefire by using small kindling and wood to obtain aquick, hot fire. Tend the fire frequently with small
wood until the chimney is hot and the draft is wellestablished.

An “Airtight” House. If your home is well insulated or
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Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Your stove smokes

Operating techniqueFully open the primary air control one minute before opening the doors.

Cold chimney

Preheat the chimney when first starting a fire.

Blocked chimney

Examine the chimney and stovepipe for blockage or creosote
accumulations.

Oversized chimney

Reline the chimney to the appropriate diameter.

Undersized chimney

Install a draft inducer or replace the chimney.

Chimney too shortLengthen the chimney.

Air infiltration into thechimney

Seal the chimney connections and openings in the clean-out doors.

More than one appliance connected to theflue

Disconnect all other appliances and seal the openings.

Operating techniqueFully open the primary air control one minute before opening the door
and keep it fully open for a few minutes after reloading.

Extra low burn rate

Burn the stove at a higher burn rate.

Chimney down-draft

Install a chimney cap.

Excessive ash build-up

Empty the ash pan more frequently.

Unsealed or open door

Close the door tightly or replace the gaskets.

Open ash grate

Spin the ash grate to its closed position.

Excessive draft

Check the installation. Operate at low burn. Install a stovepipe damper.

Deteriorated cement
seals

Reseal the stove with furnace cement.

Extra long chimney

Shorten the chimney. Install a stovepipe damper.

Oversized chimney

Reline the chimney to the proper diameter.

High winds or hilltop
location

Install a chimney cap.

Excessive draft

Draft in excess of 0.1 wc should be corrected with a stovepipe damper.

Poor quality or green
wood

Use only air-dried wood, preferably dried at least one year.

Low burn rate

Operate the stove at a higher burn rate.

Air insulated chimney

Replace with a pre-fabricated insulated chimney system or a properly
sized masonry chimney.

Cold exterior chimney

Reline or insulate the chimney.

Leaky stovepipe orchimney

Check the installation.

Too much heat loss
from house

Caulk the windows and seal any openings in your home.

Operating technique

Do not over-fire the stove. Monitor stove temperatures. Use only
seasoned wood.

Excessive draft

Check the draft (see “Excessive Draft” on page 38). A damper may berequired. Operate the stove at a low burn.

Back-puffing or gas
explosions

Uncontrolled or shortburn

Insufficient heat

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General Information
Parts and Accessories
Replacement Part
Castings

5570-121

Secondary Air Tube #1

Part Number Description

5570-122

Secondary Air Tube #2

2510-730

Ash Grate

5570-123

Secondary Air Tube #3

2510-720

Ash Grate Frame

5570-150

Top Heat Shield

25xx-740*

Ash Lip25xx-710*

Bottom2510-770

Flue Collar

20xx-500*

Front Door

20xx-602*

Front Door Frame

2010-550

Glass Retention Frame

Kits

2510-750

Rear PanelPart Number Description

25xx-700*

Short Foot (4” leg)

95-52700xx Hearth Mount Conversion Kit

25xx-705*

Long Foot (6” leg)

95-50700xx Freestanding Conversion Kit

25xx-760*

Side Leg90-57005

Glass Replacement Kit

25xx-780*

Top

95-58700

Gasket Kit

95-54700

Ash Pan Assembly

90-73112

Front door Latch Assembly

95-52710

Compact Oval-to-Round Adapter (standard
on model #8570H)

95-52705

Extended Oval-to-Round Adapter (standard
on model #8570F)

95-83700

Firebrick 8 3/32” x 9 /8” x 1 /4”

MiscellaneousPart Number Description

Stone/RefractoryPart Number Description

1141-253

Front Corner Soapstone 2 19/32” x 9 1/2”

1541-780

Top Soapstone 8” x 10 /2”

1541-730

Side Soapstone 8 7/8” x 9 3/8”

1141-252

Front Bottom Soapstone 3 3/4” x 9 1/2”

1141-251

Front Top Soapstone 2 3/4” x 9 1/2”

13900-177

Black Wooden Handle

3120-920

Ceramic Baffle Board

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1-0500-700 Refractory Soapstone 1 ½” x 9 ¾”
1-0500-701 Refractory Soapstone 5 ½” x 11 ¼”*xx = color code: 10 = Matte, 20 = Brown, 30 = Almond,
50 = Black, 66 = Navy, 80 = Green.

Steel Set
Part Number Description

5570-130

Air Tube Lock Bracket

5570-010

Ash Pan Box

5570-140

Front Baffle Support

5570-030

Label Cable

5570-040

Primary Air Control Slider

5570-050

Primary Air Handle

5570-080

Primary Air Plenum

5570-110

Secondary Air Plenum

5570-070

Secondary Air Riser Tube

(Not all colors may be available)

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Optional Accessories
Part Number

Description

PictureExplanation

90-57000

Blower Fan Kit

Not for use in an enclosure (such as a fireplace or
alcove). Must be installed with the Rear Heat Shield
Kit. For freestanding installations only.

95-50700xx*

Freestanding
Conversion Kit

Ships with a bottom heat shield and long (6”) legs in matching colors. For
installation on a UL listed floor protector or a site built protector with an R-value of
2.5 and minimum dimensions of 41” x 41”. This conversion kit can also be used ina fireplace installation. (See color code designations on the previous page.)

95-52700xx*

Hearth Mount
Conversion Kit

Ships with short (4”) legs in matching colors. For installation on a noncombustible
floor, such as a slab, cement, stone hearth or a floor protector with an R-value of
6.6 or more and minimum dimensions of 41” x 41”. This conversion kit can also be
used in a fireplace installation. (See color code designations on previous page.)

95-52705

Freestanding Ovalto-Round Adapter
Kit

A stainless oval-to-round adapter that fits best inlarge fireplaces or freestanding configurations.

95-52710

Compact Oval-toRound adapter Kit

A stainless oval-to-round adapter that fits best in ahearth mounting configurations.

95-53700

Outside Air Kit

Allows for a 3” ducted inlet. For use where requiredby code or in well insulated homes. Three-position
inlet for versatile installation.

95-68700

Rear Heat Shield Kit

Reduces rear, corner, and side clearances. Typicallyfor freestanding installations.

95-59710

Surround Kit

A matte black, sheet metal, surround set for
fireplace installations with short or tall legs. It“hangs” on brackets mounted to the rear of thestove. The depth (distance from the rear of thestove) is adjustable. This surround also acts as aheat shield, reducing the mantle and side trim
clearances.

*xx = color code: 10 = Matte, 20 = Brown, 50 = Black.

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WARRANTY REGISTRATIONThe Original Purchaser may complete their registration online on our website (www.hearthstonestoves.com), or
send a completed and signed Warranty Registration Form, which is enclosed in the Stove Owner’s Packet, to thefollowing address:
Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc.
Warranty Department
317 Stafford Avenue
Morrisville, VT 05661
inquiry@hearthstonestoves.com
NOTE: SENDING IN THE SIGNED WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM IS NOT A CONDITION OF
WARRANTY COVERAGE OR HEARTHSTONE’S PERFORMANCE.

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