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CLEANING THE UNIT
A. The unit should be lightly sanded with fine sandpaper or steel wool, then repainted or touched up with high
temperature black paint.
B. If unit is located in a moist or damp location, check thoroughly for signs of condensation during times when
unit is not in use.
C. When heating season is over, unit can be cleaned out completely with a wire brush or cloth to help eliminate
ash and burned wood smell.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Use smoke detectors around stove as well as in sleeping areas.
2.
Keep a fire extinguisher rated for Class “A” fires near stove.
3. Check with your insurance company to be sure your policy covers installation and use of a wood burning
appliance.
4. Creosote-Formation and Need for Removal: When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic
vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in relatively
cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on flue lining. When
ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
The connector and/or chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during heating season
to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce risk of a chimney fire.
5. Locate furniture and any other combustibles away from stove.
6. Store firewood at a safe distance from stove.
7. Disposal of Ashes: 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 ground well away from all combustible materials,
pending final disposal. If ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be
retained in closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
8. Always exercise caution when using your fireplace. Be particularly careful when there are children around an
operating fireplace.
CAUTION: NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to
start or “freshen
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up” a fire in fireplace. Keep all such liquids well away from stove when it is in use. All fluids of
this type give off highly volatile fumes and can and WILL EXPLODE! Don’t take a chance with safety of your
home and family.
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