Hearth and Home Technologies 823-0170 - MBK Quick Reference Maintenance Guide, Monthly

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Isle Royale Wood Stove

E. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide

CAUTION! Allow the appliance to completely cool down before performing any cleaning or maintenance.

Start the fi rst inspection after the fi rst 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.

Baffl e	Frequency	Task
	MONTHLY	Baffl e placement is critical to heat output, ef-
	or	fi ciency and overall life of the unit. Make sure
		the baffl e is pushed all of the way to the back
	After Every
		of the fi rebox. Inspect baffl e for cracks.
	Cord of Wood
BAFFLE
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 inspect-
		ed for soot and creosote every two months
	MONTHS
		during the burn season or more frequency if
	or
		chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft. (4.3m-
	After Every
		4.8m) measured from bottom of appliance.
	4 Cords of
	Wood	This will prevent pipe blockage, poor draft, and
		chimney fi res.
		Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap
		blockage and creosote build-up.
Firebrick & Ash Removal		Ashes must be cool before you can dispose of
	WEEKLY	the ashes in a non-combustible container.
	or	Firebrick is designed to protect your fi rebox.
	After Every
		After ashes are removed, inspect the fi rebrick
	25 Loads of
		and replace fi rebricks that are crumbling,
	Wood
		cracked or broken.
Door & Glass Assemblies		Keep door and glass gasket in good shape to
	WEEKLY	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
		rope has formed to the stove face.
	After Every 25
Spacing Washers	Loads of Wood	Check door handle for smooth cam operation.

Note: These are generic drawings and may not represent your specifi c model.

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