Quadra-Fire CUMPGAP-PMH Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance, A. General Maintenance, Fire Risk

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Cumberland Gap Wood Stove
9	Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance

A. General Maintenance

1.Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning

•Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or as recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 12-14 ft. (measured from base of appliance).

•By: Certified Chimney Sweep

1.Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot embers before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool completely. It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and repaired if necessary.

2.Close the door tightly and proceed with sweeping the chimney.

3.Sweep the collected ashes into the ash removal box, and empty. Clean out the remaining ashes from firebox.

4.Open top-loading door and vacuum out.

Inspection: Inspect the system at the appliance connection and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from the top as well as from the bottom.

Formation and Need For Removal: When wood is burned slowly, it produces 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 newly-started or a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote creates an extremely hot fire 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 fire.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Prevent creosote buildup.

•Inspect chimney connector and chimney once every two months during heating season.

•Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney fire.

•Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

•Do not use chimney cleaners or flame colorants in your appliance.

Will corrode pipe.

2.Ash Removal System (ARS) Operating and Cleaning

•Frequency: Weekly when in constant operation or as needed.

•By: Homeowner

CAUTION

Injury Risk.

•Gloves recommended

•Ash coals can remain extremely hot for several days.

1.The stove and ashes must be completely cooled down before using the Ash Removal System. The hinged door will open from the right hand side. Pull ash pan out carefully.

2.Clean ash down through the ash removal system grate into the drawer below. If there are large pieces in the ashes, you can remove the grate before brushing the ash into the drawer.

3.Be sure to replace the grate before operating the stove. Remember to leave 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6-13mm) of ash on the firebox floor to act as a natural grate, allowing air to flow freely underneath wood

4.Replace ash pan and close ash door handle. Dispose of the ashes following the directions on page 33.

	Ash Door
Swings Open	Handle

Figure 32.1

Do not allow ashes to build up in the ashpan until they reach the grate. This will lead to premature deterioration of the grate and make it difficult to empty the ash pan.

WARNING

Fire risk

Injury risk

Make sure ash removal system doorAir leakage may cause:

•Over-fire condition.

•Flame and/or smoke spillage.

•Wood to burn too fast.

Do not operate with ash pan door open or with ash pan removed

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