Heatiator C40 Disposal of Ashes, Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces, Door and Door Gasket

2. Disposal of Ashes

Frequency: As necessary

By: Homeowner

Task: See the following instructions.

•Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal.

•If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

WARNING! Fire Risk! Do not use chimney cleaners or flame colorants in your appliance. Will corrode pipe.

Warning! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot embers.

WARNING! Fire Risk! Disposal of Ashes

•Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fitting lid.

•Do not place metal container on combustible surface.

•Ashes should be retained in closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

4. Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces

Clean-plated surfaces with vinegar or a glass cleaner before lighting your first fire to prevent permanent staining.

CAUTION

•Do not use polishes with abrasives. It will scratch plated surfaces.

CAUTION

Clean all the fingerprints and oils from the surface before firing the appliance for the first time.

•Use a glass cleaner or vinegar and towel to remove the oils.

•Oils can cause permanent markings on plating, if not removed.

•After plating is cured, oils will not affect the finish.

5. Door and Door Gasket

Periodically check the door gasket for proper seal. As the gasket compresses or “seats” during use, it may become necessary to adjust or tighten the door latch.

3.	Glass Cleaning		To Adjust or Tighten Door Latch
Frequency: As necessary			Remove spacing washers shown in Figure 4.2. At least one
			spacing washer and the black washer must be left in place.
By: Homeowner
			OR
Task: See the following instructions.
			Replace the gasket material. Wear or damage to the gasket
Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive			material can cause air leakage into the firebox resulting in
cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. If the			overfiring and loss of efficiency.
deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal glass			A replacement gasket is available from your dealer.
cleaners work well. Heavier deposits may be removed
by using a damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or by using			Latch Cam
a commercially available oven cleaner. After using an			Door Cross Section
oven cleaner, it is advisable to remove any residue with			(example)
a glass cleaner or soap and water. Oven cleaner left on			Locknut
during the next firing can permanently stain the glass and				Handle
damage the finish on plated metal surfaces.
A portion of the combustion air entering the firebox is
deflected down over the inside of the door glass. This air
flow “washes” the glass, helping to keep smoke from adher-
ing to its surface. When operated at a low burn rate, less
air will be flowing over the glass and the smoky, relatively				Teflon Washer
cool condition of a low fire will cause the glass to become
			Spacing Washers	DO NOT REMOVE
coated. Operating the appliance with the Burn Rate Air
Control and Start-Up Air Control all the way open for 15-20				Square Key
minutes should remove the built up coating.			Figure 4.2 Door Handle Assembly
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