Country Flame HR-01 Blowers, feature), Maintenance, Air Intakes, Door Air Wash, General/Yearly, Cleaning the Glass, Exhaust Venting System, Inspecting the Door Gasket

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 quickly when fire is burned at lowest
		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	The doors should be wiped down regularly to
	feature)	ensure the luster of the door system lasts. Always
		use an approved glass cleaner (ie. 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/Yearly	Exhaust Venting System	After using your stove, you will observe small
Maintenance		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	Both the room air & exhaust blowers need to be
	Blowers	oiled at least once a season with lightweight 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 The chain drive is located by opening the left side
	Drive of the Stirring Paddles.	door (the one with the control panel). Inspect the
		tension of the chain. It should have approximately
		1/2” play. If the chain is too loose, you need to
		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
		securely afterwards. This should be checked
		monthly or if you notice the stirring paddles not
		turning or binding.
	Inspecting the Door Gasket	This is done by taking a 2” 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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