MAINTENANCE
DO NOT CLEAN STOVE WHILE HOT
INSPECT THE ENTIRE STOVE FREQUENTLY FOR PROPER OPERATION, FIT AND SOUNDNESS OF PARTS. IF ANY MALFUNCTIONING, CRACKED, BRO- KEN, OR LOOSE PARTS OR OTHER PROBLEMS ARE NOTED, CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN TO INSPECT AND REPAIR THE UNIT. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT IF INSTALLED OR FUNCTIONING IMPROPERLY.
SUMMER SHUT DOWN
Remove ashes and cinders from the stove and dispose of (see Ash Removal and Disposal on this page). If the room is damp, place some absorbent crystals inside the stove and/or disconnect it completely from the chimney. Close doors and secure the latches closed.
CLEANING HEATER SURFACE
Clean the heater surface with a dry or slightly damp cloth. In case of condensation, clean the affected areas before they dry.
SMALL AREA PAINT
The stove body is painted with a quality
Using one small piece of 320 grit sand paper and lightly sand the blemish so that the edges are “feathered” or smooth to the touch between the painted and bare sur- faces. Do not let the sand paper gum up with paint, as this will cause scratches on the metal surface. If there are any scratches, use 600 grit sandpaper instead. Mask off surfaces you do not want painted. Paint lightly over the bare surface first as this will act as an undercoat. Then paint over a larger area in smooth even strokes to blend.
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ASH REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
Empty the ash pan regularly to prevent the ash from spilling over. Do not allow the ash to build up and touch the under side of the grate.
To remove the ash from the stove, operate the firebox grate using the handle.
A layer of ash left over the grate when burning wood will protect the grate and retain heat so encouraging clean combustion.
The tool provided for removal of the ash pan should not be used to carry the ash pan. Use a leather glove and hold the ash pan on both sides.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE FIRE IS OUT AND THE STOVE IS COLD BEFORE REMOVING ASHES!
Ashes can hold live embers for several days, and must be disposed of with care.
NEVER place ashes in a cardboard box or any other combustible receptacle.
Proper Disposal of Ashes:
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
DOOR, AND GLASS GASKETS
If the gaskets which provide a seal around the doors or glass should become frayed or damaged they should be replaced with the same size and type as the original gas- ket. Contact your dealer for ordering. Use high temperature silicone sealer as an adhesive for the door gasket. The glass gasket has a
WARNING: THE GASKETS MUST BE KEPT IN GOOD CONDITION. DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE BURNING WITH THE FUEL LOADING DOORS OPEN OR AJAR. THIS WILL CAUSE EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD UP IN THE UNIT AND COULD IGNITE SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLES AS WELL AS DAMAGE THE STOVE BY OVERFIRING IT. OVERFIRING IS A CONDITION WHERE EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES ARE REACHED, BEYOND THE DESIGN CAPABILITIES OF THE STOVE (SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY).
FIREBRICK
The firebrick should be inspected periodically and replaced if damaged (crumbling or excessively cracked). Through normal wear and tear, the firebrick may need to be replaced over time (through proper installation, operation, maintenance and fuel, the longevity of the firebrick will be increased – see Overfiring Damage, page 24). For information on warranty of the firebrick, see warranty statement provided with the appliance.
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