Safety Instructions

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY PRIOR TO USING YOUR ECOZOOM STOVE

EcoZoom stoves are NOT UL listed and are not designed to be installed in a permanent residence. Our stoves are to be used outdoors only. Stoves must have a minimum of 36-inch clearance to combustible materials on all sides.

1. DO NOT store wood, flammable liquids or other combustible materials too close to the unit.
2. DO NOT MODIFY STOVES IN ANY WAY
3. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use this stove that is unfamiliar with the correct operation of EcoZoom stoves.
4. Do not operate stove while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
5. ALERT ALL PERSONS TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES while EcoZoom stoves are in operation – especially young children.
6. NEVER LEAVE SMALL CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN PROXIMITY TO ECOZOOM STOVES.
7. Keep the stove area clear and free from all combustible materials, gasoline, engine oil, naphtha and other flammable vapors and liquids.
8. WHILE TENDING THE FIRE ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, fire retardant hearth gloves and eye protection, to prevent burns. Never pour gasoline or flammable liquids in the stove while in use.
9. NEVER LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHILE IN USE.
10. NEVER OVER-FIRE THIS STOVE BY BUILDING EXCESSIVELY HOT FIRES AS AN EXTERNAL FIRE MAY RESULT.
11. NEVER BUILD EXTREMELY LARGE FIRES IN THIS TYPE OF STOVE AS DAMAGE TO THE STOVE OR SURROUNDING AREA MAY OCCUR
12. UNIT IS HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH THE STOVE AFTER FIRING UNTIL IT HAS COOLED.
13. INSPECT STOVE BEFORE EVERY USE. REPLACE IMMEDIATELY IF STOVE BODY IS PUNCTURED OR COMBUSTION CHAMBER LINING IS COMPROMISED.
14. WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD.
15. DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE.
16. NEVER USE CHEMICALS, GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN-UP” A FIRE IN THE STOVE.
17. KEEP ALL FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ESPECIALLY GASOLINE, OUT OF THE VICINITY OF THE STOVE WHETHER IN USE OR IN STORAGE
18. NOTICE: USE SOLID WOOD MATERIALS ONLY. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL. DO NOT USE COAL.

CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) HAZARD

A buildup of CO fumes is toxic and can be fatal. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced during combustion of wood, coal, oil, gas and by other fuel burning appliances. It is important to have a proper draft and adequate ventilation when using any EcoZoom stove.