MAINTENANCE
DOOR AND GLASS GASKETS
A 3/4" (19 mm) spun fiberglass rope gasket provides the seal around the fuel door and a 1/8” x 1” (3 mm x 25.4
mm)flat woven gasket glass provides the seal around the glass. Should these gaskets become frayed or damaged they should be replaced with the same size and type as the original gasket. 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 DOOR OPEN OR AJAR. THIS WILL CAUSE EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD UP IN THE UNIT AND COULD IGNITE SURROUNDING COMBUSTI- BLES AS WELL AS DAMAGE THE STOVE BY OVER- FIRING IT. OVERFIRING IS A CONDITION WHERE EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES ARE REACHED, BE- YOND THE DESIGN CAPABILITIES OF THE STOVE (SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE MANU- FACTURER’S WARRANTY).
SERVICING GLASS
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ABUSE DOOR AS- SEMBLY BY STRIKING OR SLAMMING IT. IF THE DOOR ASSEMBLY OR GLASS IS BROKEN OR DAMAGED, THEY MUST BE REPLACED BEFORE HEATER CAN BE SAFELY OPERATED. USE ONLY COMPONENTS PRO- VIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Cleaning Glass: Ensure stove is cold prior to cleaning glass. A commercial glass cleaner designed for stoves is recom- mended. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Replacing Glass:
1.Remove door from stove by lifting door up and off hinge pins: Place the door on a flat protected (towel) clean flat surface with the inside of the door facing up. Remove the glass clips (by removing screws holding clips), then carefully remove broken glass one piece at a time (pro- tective gloves are recommended).
2.Clean the area where the glass with gasket will be in- stalled.
3.Install new glass with gasket (use only factory 5 mm glass with glass channel gasket. Do not substitute). Carefully reinstall glass clips. Be very careful not to overtighten screws.
4.Reinstall door.
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL What is Creosote - When wood is burned slowly, it pro- duces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow- burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an ex- tremely hot fire. Also, creosote deposits tend to form in
long runs of venting where gases become too cool prior to exhausting. Note: Single wall pipe cools rapidly, there- fore installations using this type of flue are more suscep- tible to creosote deposits.
To inhibit the build up of creosote, adjust the primary air control to a
Burn Approved Fuel Only - This stove is approved for burning dry seasoned natural wood only. Using green or inadequately seasoned wood may increase creosote buildup.
Inspection Frequency - The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly dur- ing the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Cleaning - Remove the brick baffle in the firebox prior to having your chimney cleaned (should be done by a quali- fied chimney sweep). See Installing the Baffle Brick on page 7 and reverse steps to remove baffle brick).
In the event of a chimney fire - Make sure the fuel door is securely closed. Adjust the primary air control to the lowest (most closed) setting. Call the fire department immediately. After a chimney fire, the complete chimney system should be checked by a qualified technician be- fore further use.
Consult your dealer for suggestions on proper chimney care. Contact your local municipal or provincial fire au- thority for information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly understood plan for handling a chimney fire.
FIREBRICK
The firebrick should be inspected periodically and re- placed if damaged (crumbling or excessively cracked).
REINSTALL BAFFLE BRICK
After your chimney has been swept, reinstall the brick baffle (see Installing the Baffle Brick on page 7).
CLEANING BLOWER INTAKE
If an optional blower kit (catalog #14M22) is installed, the blower air intake requires cleaning at least once a year to remove lint, dust, etc. If there are pets in the dwelling, the intake should be cleaned at least twice a year.
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