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Your wood stove is a high efficiency stove and therefore requires little maintenance. It is important to perform a visual inspection
of the stove every time it is emptied, in order to insure that no parts have been damaged, in which case repairs must be performed
immediately. Inspect and clean the chimney and connector pipe periodically for creosote buildup or obstructions.
GLASS
• Inspect and clean the glass regularly in order to detect any cracks. If you spot one, turn the stove off immediately. Do not
abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken.
• If the glass on your stove breaks, replace only with the glass supplied from your heater dealer. Never substitute other materials
for the glass.
• To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the glass mouldings inside the door. Remove the mouldings and replace
the damaged piece with a new one. Perform the procedure backwards after replacing. When replacing the glass, you should
change the glass gasket to make sure you keep it sealed.
• Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch. Use a specialized product, available in the stores where wood stoves
are sold. The glass should be washed only when cold.
GASKETING
It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good
control over the combustion, maximum efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the damaged one. Carefully
clean the available gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for this purpose and install the new gasket. You may light
up your stove again approximately 24 hours after having completed this operation. This unit’s door uses a 1/2” diameter rope gasket.
BLOWER (IF EQUIPPED)
The blower needs to be removed and air blown clean. Make sure the blades do not have build up.
MAINTENANCE
thermometer will indicate the temperature of your gas exhaust fumes within the smoke exhaust system. The ideal temperature for
these gases is somewhere between 275°F and 500°F. Below these temperatures, the build-up of creosote is promoted. Above 500
degrees, heat is wasted since a too large quantity is lost into the atmosphere.
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To Prevent Creosote Build Up: Always Burn Dry Wood. This Allows Clean Burns And Higher Chimney Temperatures,
Therefore Less Creosote Deposit.
Leave the air control full open for about 5 min. every time you reload the stove to bring it back to proper operating temperatures.
The secondary combustion can only take place if the firebox is hot enough.
Always check for creosote deposit once every two months and have your chimney cleaned at least once a year.
If a chimney or creosote fire occurs, close all dampers immediately. Wait for the fire to go out and the heater to cool, then inspect
the chimney for damage. If no damage results, perform a chimney cleaning to ensure there is no more creosote deposits remaining
in the chimney.
ASH DISPOSAL
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your firebox or ash pan, and when the fire has burned down and cooled, remove excess
ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1 inch deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible
floor or on the ground, away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. The ashes should be retained in the closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when exposed to elevated
concentrations for extended periods of time. While the modern combustion systems in heaters drastically reduce the amount of CO
emitted out the chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or confined areas can be dangerous. Make sure your stove gaskets and
chimney joints are in good working order and sealing properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended that you use both
smoke and CO monitors in areas having the potential to generate CO.
WOODSTOVE UTILIZATION
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE OR
EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.