APPENDIX B: MAINTENANCE GUIDE (CONT’D)

 

Cleaning the Glass

To clean glass, use a mild non-abrasive cleaner

 

 

when the stove and glass are COOL. Creosote

 

 

builds up on glass quicker when a fire is burned at

 

 

lower heat settings. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners

 

 

on glass. (Glass may crack if subjected to cold

 

 

liquid cleaners while the glass is still hot. Using

 

 

cleaner on hot glass may also cause burns, emit

 

 

fumes and the glass is more likely to stain.)

 

Cleaning the Gold Doors (optional

Doors should be wiped down regularly to ensure the

 

feature)

luster of the door system lasts. Always use an

 

 

approved glass cleaner (i.e. Windex, Glass Plus)

 

 

and a lint free soft cloth to polish the door frame.

 

 

Do not use abrasives like steel wool, brass polish or

 

 

adhesive cleaners like comet, as these will scratch

 

 

the finish.

 

 

 

 

Door Air Wash

Periodically clean out the door air wash (a groove at

 

 

the bottom of the door). This air wash directs air

 

 

over the glass door to minimize soot buildup on the

 

 

door.

 

 

 

General/YearlyExhaust Venting System

After using your stove, you will observe small

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particles of fly-ash. The fly-ash will collect in the

 

 

exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the

 

 

flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs

 

 

during start-up, shut down, or incorrect operation of

 

 

the room heater will lead to some soot formation

 

 

which will collect in the exhaust venting system.

 

 

The exhaust venting system should be inspected at

 

 

least once every year to determine if cleaning is

 

 

necessary.

 

Air Intakes

When starting to use the stove at the beginning of

 

 

the season, check to ensure that the fresh air intake

 

 

is clear and unobstructed.

 

Oiling the Room Air and Exhaust

If supplied with oil ports, the room air & exhaust

 

Blowers

motors will need to be oiled at least once per season

 

 

with PROPER oil. Locate the oil ports on either the

 

 

side or top of the units and add three drops of oil.

 

 

This simple step will greatly increase the life and

 

 

serviceability of your unit.

 

 

 

 

Checking the tension on the Chain

Locate the chain drive by opening the left side

 

Drive of the Stirring Paddles.

door (control panel side). Chain tension should be

 

 

approximately 1/2” play. If the chain is too loose,

 

 

adjust the chain drive motor by loosening the 4

 

 

bolts securing it and sliding it back until there is

 

 

proper play in the chain. Re-tighten the bolts. The

 

 

chain should be checked monthly.

 

Inspecting the Door Gasket

This is done by taking a 2” long strip of paper and

 

 

shutting the door on it. Then pull the paper to test

 

 

the gasket pressure. You should have to pull the

 

 

paper from the door. Check all around the gasket. If

 

 

the paper slides out easily or falls out, the gasket

 

 

needs to be replaced. Country Flame recommends

 

 

that both the door and glass gaskets be replaced at

 

 

the same time.

 

 

 

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