Hearth and Home Technologies 823-0170 - MBK owner manual General Maintenance

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Isle Royale Wood Stove

9Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance

2.Ash Removal System (ARS) Operating and Cleaning

A.General Maintenance

	• Frequency: Weekly when in constant operation or as
1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning		needed.
	•	By: Homeowner
• Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or as
recommended by a certifi ed chimney sweep; more frequently				CAUTION
if chimney exceeds or is under 12-14 ft. (measured from base
of appliance)			Injury Risk.
• By: Certified Chimney Sweep			• Gloves recommended
1. Remove all ash from the fi rebox and extinguish all hot embers			• Ash coals can remain extremely hot for
before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool completely. It is
				several days.
also recommended that before each heating season the entire
system be professionally inspected, cleaned and repaired if	1.		The stove and ashes must be completely cooled down before
necessary.
			using the Ash Removal System.The hinged door will open
2. Close the door tightly and proceed with sweeping the chimney.			from the right hand side. Pull ash pan out carefully.
3. Sweep the collected ashes into the ash removal box, and empty.	2.		Clean ash down through the ash removal system grate into
Clean out the remaining ashes from fi rebox.			the drawer below. If there are large pieces in the ashes, you
4. Open top-loading door and vacuum out.			can remove the grate before brushing the ash into the drawer.
	3. Be sure to replace the grate before operating the stove.
Inspection: Inspect the system at the appliance connection and at			Remember to leave 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6-13mm) of ash on the
the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits			fi rebox fl oor to act as a natural grate, allowing air to fl ow freely
quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from the top as well			underneath wood
as from the bottom.	4.		Replace ash pan and close ash door handle. Dispose of the
Formation and Need For Removal: When wood is burned slowly, it			ashes following the directions on page 23.
produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled
moisture to form creosote.

The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney fl ue
of a newly-started or a slow-burning fi re. As a result, creosote
residue accumulates on the fl ue lining. When ignited, this creosote
creates an extremely hot fi re which may damage the chimney or
even destroy the house.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected once
every 2 months during the heating season to determine if a creosote
or soot buildup has occurred. If creosote or soot has accumulated,
it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fi re.				Ash Door
			Swings Open
				Handle
WARNING			Figure 27.1
Fire Risk.
Prevent creosote buildup.			WARNING
• Inspect chimney connector and chimney once
every two months during heating season.			Fire risk
• Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney fi re.			Injury risk
• Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.			Make sure ash removal system door
			Air leakage may cause:
WARNING			• Over-fi re condition.
			• Flame and/or smoke spillage.
Fire Risk.			• Wood to burn too fast.
		• Do not operate with ash pan door open or
• Do not use chimney cleaners or fl ame
			with ash pan removed.
colorants in your appliance.
Will corrode pipe.		•	DO NOT allow ashes to build up.
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