Ashes should NEVER be placed in wooden or plastic containers, or in paper or plastic bags, no matter how long the fire has been out. Coals within a bed of ashes can remain hot for several days once removed from the firebox.
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. These creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a
To prevent the buildup of creosote:
1.Burn the stove with the primary air control fully open and the flue bypass open for 30 minutes daily to burn out creosote deposits from within the stove and the venting system.
2.After reloading with wood, burn the stove with the primary air control fully open for 20 to 30 minutes. This manner of operation ensures early engagement of the secondary combustion system which, when engaged, minimizes creosote buildup in the chimney.
The stovepipe connector and chimney should be inspected regularly during the heating season to determine if a creosote
The venting system must be inspected at the stove connection and at the chimney top.
Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney at the top (where it is coolest) as well as from the bottom near the stove.
Accumulated creosote should be removed with a cleaning brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use. A certified chimney sweep should be used to perform this service. Contact your dealer for the name of a certified chimney sweep in your area (your dealer may be a certified sweep!).
GASKETS
Gasket material should normally be replaced every two to three seasons, depending on stove use. If the door seal is loose, a new gasket will assure a tight seal and improved stove performance. Contact your dealer for a gasket kit, which includes instructions, and gaskets for your stove.
To replace the fuel loading door gasket, first remove the old gaskets with a utility or putty knife. Clean all gasket channels with a wire brush. Apply gasket cement to the channels and push the new gasket into place without stretching the gasket material. The door should be shut immediately to fully press the gasket into place and assure a positive seal.
We require the use of the following gaskets:
FUEL LOADING DOOR: | 40" | (102 | cm) |
Length, 1/4" Diameter, Low Density Black | |||
Rope |
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FUEL LOADING GLASS: 40" | (102 | cm) | |
Length, 3/4" adhesive backed flat tape |
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ASH PAN DOOR: | 40" | (102 | cm) |
Length, 1/4" Diameter, Low Density, Black Rope
REVERSIBLE FLUE: 28" (71 mm) Length, 1/4" Diameter, Low Density, Black Rope
HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products Inc ® | 23 | Model 8220 |
