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DATE PRINTED: 4/7/11
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Definitions
FLUE
The general term for a passage through which flue gases (smoke) pass from the combustion chamber to the outside air.
FUEL
THIS
STOVE
IS FOR USE WITH SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY.
Do not burn trash, paper, pine branches or artificial fire logs. Such abuse may void the warranty.
HEARTH
The bricked floor area within the fire chamber of a fireplace or stove. The bottom of the firebox. Build the fire directly on
the Hearth.
ICE - FORMATION AND PREVENTION
Most of what you see coming out the top of the chimney, connected to a properly operating catalytic stove, is water
vapor. In some exterior chimneys, during extremely cold weather, this vapor may freeze in the chimney, actually blocking
it and extinguishing the fire. In such weather occasionally burning the stove for 4 or 5 minutes, with the bypass open and
the thermostat set at maximum, will melt any possible ice buildup.
DO NOT BURN THE STOVE WITH THE LOADING DOOR OPEN.
INSPECTIONS
The stove should be inspected periodically for missing or damaged firebricks, corroded metal or deterioration of parts. If
anything appears unsafe, contact your stove dealer for advice. Do not operate stove until the condition is corrected. The
chimney and chimney connector should be inspected at the beginning of each burning season and twice monthly during
the winter to determine if a creosote buildup had occurred. If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce
the risk of a chimney fire. See CREOSOTE, page 12.
Occasionally chimney caps can become plugged. See, Maintenance, page 27.
LISTED
Meeting Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. standards and specifications when properly installed and inspected.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.
THERMOMETER
The probe of the Blaze King catalyst thermometer rests behind the catalyst. The thermometer gives an indication of the
temperature of the gasses leaving the catalyst. Due to its design, the thermometer has a 4 - 8 minute lag time. The
thermometer should be periodically cleaned by lifting it from the stove and wiping its probe clean. (be careful, it
may
be
hot) When out of the stove, and at room temperature, the thermometer indicator generally points to the bottom of the
"Inactive" zone. It may change slightly over time. Adjust it by loosening the bolt above the dial and turning the dial face.
Be sure the bolt is retightened before placing it back on stove. See THERMOMETER, page 28.
THERMOSTAT
The thermostat, sometimes referred to as the Combustion Air Control, is mounted on the right side near the top of the
stove. It incorporates a bimetallic coil which responds to the naturally uneven cycles of the burning wood. This automatic
response gives you even, comfortable heat. Blaze King stoves burn cleanest when the thermostat is set and left
unchanged. Frequent adjustments are unneeded and reduce efficiencies and clean burning capabilities.
LEVELING SCREWS
On the underside of the unit there are 3/8” welded nuts at each corner. If required the installer can thread a 3/8” NC bolt,
of the determined length, into these nuts to assist in leveling the unit. The unit must be firmly supported and sit level with
or slightly above the hearth .
CAUTION
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL
LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR -'FRESHEN UP" A FIRE IN THIS
APPLIANCE. KEEP THESE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THIS APPLI-
ANCE WHILE IT IS IN USE.
