Breckwell Mahogany W3100I, Manual

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Chapter 5
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
America’s Favorite Stoves Since 1980 Page 24
S
TOVE
M
AINTENANCE
Door
There are a variety of high quality cleaners available
that may be used to clean your brass door. Use
only products specifically made for use in wood
stoves when cleaning the glass. Never scrape the
glass with anything or use abrasive cleaners, as
pitting may occur. Never clean glass when it is hot.
If door hinges need lubricating, never use oil; use
only a high temperature anti ‐ seize compound.
Avoid slamming the door or striking the glass.
Never use substitute materials on the door.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE STOVE IS THE GLASS IS
CRACKED, BROKEN, OR MISSING.
Ceri ‐ Blanket
During every chimney cleaning the ceri ‐ blanket
should be inspected. If it has become compressed
or heavily stained it needs to be replaced.
Gaskets
Periodically check the door gasket to make sure it is
not over compressed (causing the door to leak).
Your Breckwell dealer can supply you with the
correct gasket for replacement. Never use
substitute materials.
Chimney Cleaning & Inspection
Before each heating season the entire chimney
system, combustion chamber, and fireplace should
be professionally inspected, cleaned and, if
necessary, repaired. The chimney connector and
chimney should be inspected at least once a month
during the heating.
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Poor Draft
If your stove is not drafting properly, the chimney
may be the problem. Have the chimney relined to
the proper size or extend the length of the chimney
(Contact your Breckwell dealer). Also refer to the
section 4.1 “Natural Draft”.
Dirty Glass
Burn smaller, hotter fires and make sure that the
damper is not closed too far. Make sure the wood is
well seasoned and not wet.
(See “ POOR DRAFT ” above)
Wood Burns Too Fast
The door gasket may be leaking. Check for leaks and
replace if needed. The damper rod is too far out.
Stove Emits Odor
Paint is curing. (See “INTRODUCTION”)
Poor Heat Output
Make sure the wood is well seasoned and not wet.
(See “ FUEL ”) The stove needs to finish curing. (See
“INTRODUCTION”)
Smokes When Door Is Open
Always fully open damper before opening door. Is
the brick baffle dislodged? (See “ INSTALLING THE
BRICK PANELS ”). Check chimney for creosote
blockage. (See “ CREOSOTE ”)