CARE AND MAINTENANCE (Continued)
If the door is too loose (it has more than 1/16" of play), the latch needs to be adjusted closer to the door (tightened). To do this, first remove the outer nut, the washer next to it, the latch, the inner nut, and the two washers next to the inner nut.
If the door is too tight (the handle can not be turned down all the way), the latch needs to be adjusted away from the door. To do this, first remove the outer nut, the washer next to it, and the latch. Then loosen the inner nut approximately 1/2 turn.
Latch
Threaded portion of handle
Washers
(Used asDoor Gasket spacers)
Door
Handle
Outer Nut
Inner Nut
CHECK FOR CREOSOTE
Creosote is a tarry liquid or solid resulting from the distilling of wood during the combustion process. Using wet wood or burning at lower temperatures will result in a heavier creosote deposit. Creosote vapors will condense in a relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the interior surface of the chimney and flue pipes, considerably reducing their diameter. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot and dangerous fire. The chimney should be inspected at least once every 2 months during the heating season to determine if a creosote
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