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Date Printed: 4/28/11
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OM KE/PE 1006
Version 1.11 Revised: DApril 2011
Maintenance
ASH REMOVAL
Ashes may be removed at any time, but must be removed when they approach the level of the door opening. DO NOT
remove all ashes from the stove as a wood fire burns best when made on a bed of ashes.
The frequency with which you need to empty the ashes depends on the type of fuel being used. Hardwoods, unless the
coals are raked to the front of the firebox before each reloading, will leave more ashes than softwoods. Remove ashes
only when they are cold so the hot coals are not dumped where they may start a fire.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a
non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are
disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled.
If you purchased a leg model PE or PEJ with the optional ash drawer kit or a ULTRA model with the standard
ash drawer, then please see the addendum on page 45 and instructions that came with your ash drawer.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Your local BLAZE KING dealer is your authorized service representative. Should you have any problems with operating
or maintaining your BLAZE KING stove, contact him as soon as possible. The dealer will help you solve operating
problems, provide replacement parts, and/or arrange warranty service repairs as required. Dealers will need information
such as model, serial number, date of purchase, and a summary of the problem.
CREOSOTE FORMATION
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form
creosote. if not burned by the catalyst, the creosote vapors condense in the flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. When in good
condition and operated properly, your Blaze King catalyst-equipped stove is clean-burning. So, if significant creosote
buildup occurs, reexamine your fire building and burning procedures. Most instances of creosote buildup in the chimneys
of catalytic woodstoves are due to operator error. If you still have questions consult your dealer or contact the Customer
Service department at Blaze King.
INSPECT CHIMNEY TWICE MONTHLY
Inspect your chimney and chimney connector at least twice each month during the heating season. Creosote may form
in the chimney connector or the entire flue and flue cap, or may appear as patches in one or more places in the system.
It may be a thin, hard glaze that is very difficult to remove, a large fluffy mass, barely harder than cotton candy, or a solid
plug, literally closing the chimney so that the fire will not burn.
Patches of creosote in your chimney connector indicate a possible air leak. Any leak must be repaired. A chimney fire or
deterioration can enlarge the leak. This will admit more air and cause exhaust gases to condense and form additional
creosote. If a significant amount of creosote has accumulated, it must be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
REMOVAL
NEVER intentionally start a chimney fire to clean the flue. DO NOT clean the chimney while it is still connected to the
stove. Remove the bottom section of pipe and attach a bag to the chimney to catch any creosote removed. Hire a
certified chimney sweep or clean the chimney yourself with a tight-fitting chimney brush. Makeshift equipment--hoses,
tire chains, etc..---can damage the flue and will probably do an unsatisfactory cleaning job. After cleaning the chimney,
clean inside the top of the stove. Scrape, if needed, and vacuum all creosote and fly ash from area around the by-pass
door. Re-install the first section of pipe to the stove. Refer to the Installation Instructions.
LOADING DOOR GASKET INSPECT TWICE YEARLY. REPLACE WHEN NEEDED.
Safe and efficient operation of an airtight woodstove depends greatly on the integrity of the gaskets. Therefore, it is
imperative that the loading door gasket be checked at least twice each heating season. A loose or improperly adjusted
loading door may make the stove hard to control, and will speed door gasket deterioration.
Instructions for tightening the gasket can be found on page 13.
