Definitions
CAUTION
DO NOT USE GASOLINE,
FLUE
The general term for a passage through which flue gases (smoke) pass from the combustion chamber to the outside air.
FUEL
THIS STOVE IS FOR USE WITH SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY.
Do not burn trash, paper, pine branches or artificial fire logs. Such abuse may void the warranty.
HEARTH
The bricked floor area within the fire chamber of a fireplace or fireplace stove. The bottom of the firebox. Build the fire directly on the Hearth.
ICE - FORMATION AND PREVENTION
Most of what you see coming from the chimney of a properly operating catalytic stove is water vapor. In ex- tremely cold weather - and with some exterior chimneys - this vapor may freeze in the chimney, to the point of actually blocking the chimney and extinguishing the fire. In such weather, occasionally burn the stove for 4 or 5 minutes with the bypass open and the thermostat set at maximum to melt any possible ice buildup.
DO NOT BURN THE STOVE WITH THE LOADING DOOR OPEN.
INSPECTIONS
The stove should be inspected periodically for missing or damaged firebricks, corroded metal or deterioration of parts. If anything appears unsafe, contact your stove dealer for advice. Do not operate stove until the condition is corrected. The chimney and chimney connector should be inspected at the beginning of each burning season and twice monthly during the winter to determine if a creosote buildup had occurred. If creosote has accumu- lated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. See CREOSOTE, page 12.
Chimney caps occasionally will be plugged. See, Maintenance, page 27.
LISTED
Meeting Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. standards and specifications when installed properly, and inspected.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.
THERMOMETER
The probe of the Blaze King catalyst thermometer rests behind the catalyst. The thermometer gives an indication of the temperature of the gasses after the catalyst. Due to the way it is made, the thermometer has a 4 - 8 min- ute lag time. The thermometer should be periodically cleaned. Lift it from the stove (be careful, it may be hot) and wipe the probe clean. At room temperature (out of the stove) the thermometer indicator generally points to the bottom of the "Inactive" zone. It may, over time, change slightly. Adjust it by loosening the bolt above the dial, and turning the dial face. Be sure the bolt is retightened before placing back on stove. See THERMOME- TER, page 28.
THERMOSTAT
The thermostat, sometimes referred to as the Combustion Air Control, is mounted on the right side near the top. It incorporates a bimetallic coil which responds to the naturally uneven cycles of the burning wood. This auto- matic compensation gives you even, comfortable heat. These Blaze King stoves burn cleanest when the thermo- stat is set and left unchanged. Frequent adjustments are unneeded and reduce efficiency and clean burn.
LEVELING SCREWS
On the underside of the unit at each corner there is a 3/8” nut welded. If required the installer can thread a 3/8” NC bolt, of the determined length, into these nuts to assist in leveling the unit. The unit must sit level with or slightly above the hearth and be firmly supported.
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