United States Stove C226 owner manual Service Hints, Chimney Maintenance

WARNING!

NEVER STORE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,

ESPECIALLY GASOLINE. IN THE

VICINITY OF THE HEATER.

CAUTION!

OVERFIRING THE APPLIANCE MAY CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE. IF A UNIT OR CHIMNEY CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU ARE OVERFIRING.

WARNING!

NEVER OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH THE

FUEL DOOR OPEN.

WARNING!

USE ONLY THE LEGS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER. REFER TO STEP 5 IN THE "INSTAL- LATION" SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.

Service Hints

Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the chimney that creates the draft. Smoke spillage into the house or excessive buildup of water or creosote in the chimney are warnings that the chimney is not functioning properly. Correct problem before using heater. Possible causes are:

1.The connector pipe may push into the chimney too far, stopping the draft. (Fig. 7)

2.Do not connect two heaters into the same chimney flue.

3.The chimney used for a heater must not be used to ventilate the cellar or basement. If there is a cleanout opening at the base of the chimney, It must be closed tightly.

Chimney Maintenance

Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the rela- tively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ig- nited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.

The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.

CAUTION!

NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START OR "FRESHEN UP" A FIRE IN THE HEATER.

CAUTION!

USE WOOD OR WOOD-LIKE MATERIALS

ONLY. DO NOT USE COAL OR

CHARCOAL. COAL OR CHARCOAL WILL DESTROY THE FIREBOX. DO NOT USE DRIED LUMBER OR TREATED WOOD.

NOTE:

DO NOT ELEVATE FIRE OR USE WITH A GRATE - BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON THE HEARTH.

WARNING!

DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE SPACE BENEATH

THE HEATER

4.If the chimney is operating too cool, water will condense in the chimney and run back into the stove. Creosote formation will be rapid and may block the chimney. Operate the heater at a high enough fire to keep the chimney warm preventing this condensation.

5.If the fire burns well but sometimes smokes or burns slowly, it may be caused by the chimney top being lower than another part of the house or a nearby tree. The wind blowing over a house or tree, falls on top of the chimney like water over a dam, beating down the smoke. The top of the chimney should be at least 3 feet above the roof and be at least to 2 feet higher than any point of the roof within 10 feet (Fig. 6).

If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed. Failure to remove creosote may cause a house fire. Creosote may be removed by using a chimney brush or other commonly available materials.

Chimney fires burn very hot. If the chimney connector should glow red, immediately call the fire department, then reduce the fire by closing the inlet air control and pour a large quantity of coarse salt, baking soda or cool ashes on top of the fire in the firebox. CAUTION: A chimney fire may cause ignition of wall studs or rafters which you thought were a safe distance from the chimney. If you have a chimney fire, have your chimney inspected by a qualified person before using again.

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