F. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
CAUTION! Allow the appliance to completely cool down before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Start the first inspection after the first 2 months of use, or if performance changes, and adjust your schedule accordingly. Maintenance is required for safe operation and must be performed to maintain your warranty.
Baffle & Blanket | Frequency | Task | |
MONTHLY | Baffle and blanket placement is critical to heat | ||
| |||
Blanket | or | output, efficiency and overall life of the unit. | |
| After Every | Make sure the baffle is pushed all of the way to | |
| Cord of Wood | the back of the firebox and the blanket is laying | |
Baffle | flat. Inspect baffle for cracks. | ||
| |||
Optional Blower | YEARLY | Vacuum the blower impellers. | |
| |||
| or |
| |
| After Every |
| |
| 4 Cords of |
| |
| Wood |
|
Chimney System | EVERY 2 | The chimney and chimney cap must be in- |
| spected for soot and creosote ever two months | |
| MONTHS | |
| during the burn season or more frequency if | |
| or | |
| chimney exceeds or is under | |
| After Every | |
| 4.8m) measured from bottom of appliance. | |
| 4 Cords of | |
|
| |
| Wood | This will prevent pipe blockage, poor draft, and |
|
| chimney fires. |
|
| Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap |
|
| blockage and creosote |
Firebrick & Ash Removal | WEEKLY | Ashes must be cool and then you can dispose |
| of the ashes in a | |
| or | Firebrick is designed to protect your firebox. |
| After Every | |
| After ashes are removed, inspect the firebrick | |
| 25 Loads of | |
| and replace firebricks that are crumbling, | |
| Wood | |
| cracked or broken. | |
|
| |
Door & Glass Assemblies | WEEKLY | Keep door and glass gasket in good shape to |
| maintain good burn times on a low burn setting. | |
| or | To test: place a dollar bill between the stove and |
| After Every | door and then shut the door. If you can pull the |
| 25 Loads of | dollar out, remove one washer from door handle |
| Wood | behind latch cam and try again. If you can still |
|
| pull it out, replace the door gasket. |
|
| Check the glass frame for loose screws to pre- |
|
| vent air leakage. Check glass for cracks. |
Door Handle | WEEKLY | Check the door latch for proper adjustment. |
Latch Cam | or | This is very important especially after the door |
|
| |
| After Every 25 | rope has formed to the stove face. |
|
| |
Spacing Washers | Loads of Wood | Check door handle for smooth cam operation. |
Heatilator • | 19 |