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DATE PRINTED: 4/7/11
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Safety
CHILDREN
Do not allow children to play near the stove or its controls. Severe burns may be result when touching the door, door
glass, front, sides or top of the stove. Train children to stay away from the stove and never leave children unattended in
the room when the stove is in operation.
CHIMNEYS
See "Definitions,” page 8. The use of uncertified, unapproved chimney is not allowed'.
Before connecting any wood-burning unit to an existing chimney, inspect the chimney to be sure it is in good condition.
There must be no cracks or holes. It is often impossible to see these from the outside. A certified chimney sweep should
inspect your chimney and give you an accurate assessment of its condition. The cross-sectional area must not be less
than that of the flue collar unless approved by your local inspector. Relining or rebuilding
may
be necessary to make a
Masonry Chimney safe. A code-approved chimney with a flue liner is most important for safe, satisfactory operation of
any wood heating system. Inspect the Chimney at least twice each month during the heating season. Any leak must be
repaired. A chimney fire or deterioration can enlarge any holes. This will admit more air and cause exhaust gases to
condense and form creosote. Patches of creosote in your chimney indicate that such leaks are present.
CAUTION: Never look directly up a chimney. The use of a mirror, flashlight and goggles is
recommended to prevent eye injury due to falling debris.
If a significant amount of creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. (Refer to
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal, below.)
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
For a safe installation, proper clearances to combustible materials must be observed; see page 2 & 16 . Failure to follow
these guidelines is illegal and voids the certification and warranty. It can also result in a fire, causing property damage,
injury, or death. Combustible materials include items such as plasterboard or wood-paneled walls, furniture, wooden
mantels, bookshelves, carpets and drapes. Firewood should not be stored within the specified clearances. AVOID FIRE.
Maintain the designated clearance distance to combustibles.
CREOSOTE -- FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When in good condition and operated properly, your Blaze King catalyst-equipped stove is a clean-burning stove. If
significant creosote buildup
does occurs, re-examine your fire-building and burning procedures. Reread pages 22
through 28 of this owner's manual. Most instances of creosote buildup, in the chimneys attached to catalytic woodstoves,
are due to operator error or the use of unseasoned wood. If you still have questions, consult your dealer or contact the
Customer Service department at Blaze King.
INSPECTION:
Inspect your chimney and chimney connector at least twice each month during the heating season. Patches of creosote
in your chimney or 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.
CLEANING:
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
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 and vacuum all creosote and fly ash from around the bypass door if needed, .
