Dutchwest Seneca
The chimney connector should be cleaned by discon- necting the sections, taking them outside, and removing any deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the connector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure the individual sections with three sheet metal screws per section.
If you are unable to inspect and/or clean the chimney system yourself, contact your local dealer or hire a qualified chimney sweep in your area to do the job.
Maintenance Schedule
The Stove:
DAILY:
•Ashes should be removed before they reach the top of the ash pan. Check accumulation at least once a day.
•Keep the area around the stove clear of any com- bustible materials such as wood, furniture or cloth- ing.
TWO MONTHS:
•Inspect the catalytic combustor. Clean if necessary.
•Check door handle to be sure it is sealing properly. Gaskets become compressed after a period of time and the tight seal may be lost. Check that the door latch is firmly attached to the door shaft. If neces- sary, seat the latch firmly on the shaft and retighten the set screw on the door latch.
•Check leg bolts and heat shield screws; tighten if necessary.
Annual Spring Cleaning
•Check gaskets for wear, and replace if necessary.
•Remove ashes from the ash pan and replace with a moisture absorbing material (such as kitty litter) to keep the interior of the stove dry.
•Inspect and clean the refractory package.
•Clean the dust from the inner sides of bottom, rear or pipe heat shields if your stove is equipped with them. Clean surfaces are better heat reflectors than dirty surfaces.
•Touch up the black paint.
The Chimney Connector
TWO WEEKS:
•Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean if necessary.
TWO MONTHS:
•Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay particular attention to the horizontal runs of chimney connector, and the elbows. Clean the system if necessary.
Yearly Spring Cleaning
•Disassemble the chimney connector and take it outdoors for inspection and cleaning. Replace weak sections of connector.
•Inspect the chimney for signs of deterioration. Repairs to a masonry chimney should be made by a professional mason. Replace damaged sections of prefabricated chimney. Your local dealer or a chim- ney sweep can help determine when replacement is necessary.
•Thoroughly clean the chimney.
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