WARNING!
NEVER STORE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
ESPECIALLY GASOLINE. IN THE
VICINITY OF THE HEATER.
CAUTION!
OVERFIRING THE APPLIANCE MAY CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE. IF A UNIT OR CHIMNEY CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU ARE OVERFIRING.
WARNING!
NEVER OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH THE
FUEL DOOR OPEN.
Service Hints
Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the chimney that creates the draft. Smoke spillage into the house or excessive buildup of water or creosote in the chimney are warnings that the chimney is not functioning properly. Correct problem before using heater. Possible causes are:
1.The connector pipe may push into the chimney too far, stopping the draft. (Fig. 4)
2.If the chimney is operating too cool, water will condense in the chimney and run back into the stove. Creosote formation will be rapid and may block the chimney. Operate the heater at a high enough fire to keep the chimney warm preventing this condensation.
CAUTION!
NEVER USE GASOLINE,
CAUTION!
USE WOOD OR COAL. DO NOT USE
DRIED LUMBER, TREATED WOOD
ARTIFICIAL OR PRESSED LOGS.
WARNING!
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE SPACE BENEATH
THE HEATER
5.If the fire burns well but sometimes smokes or burns slowly, it may be caused by the chimney top being lower than another part of the house or a nearby tree. The wind blowing over a house or tree, falls on top of the chimney like water over a dam, beating down the smoke. The top of the chimney should be at least 3 feet above the roof and be at least to 2 feet higher than any point of the roof within 10 feet (Fig. 6).
Chimney Maintenance
Creosote - 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 rela- tively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ig- nited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed. Failure to remove creosote may cause a house fire. Creosote may be removed by using a chimney brush or other commonly available materials.
Chimney fires burn very hot. If the chimney connector should glow red, immediately call the fire department, then reduce the fire by closing the inlet air control and pour a large quantity of coarse salt, baking soda or cool ashes on top of the fire in the firebox. CAUTION: A chimney fire may cause ignition of wall studs or rafters which you thought were a safe distance from the chimney. If you have a chimney fire, have your chimney inspected by a qualified person before using again.
CAUTION! Do not touch the heater until it has cooled.
NOTE:
FOR YOUR SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND INSTALLING SMOKE DETECTORS IN YOUR HOME IF NOT
ALREADY INSTALLED.
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