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MAINTENANCE
Your wood stove is a high efficiency stove and therefore requires little maintenance. It is important to perform a visual inspection of the
stove every time it is emptied, in order to insure that no parts have been damaged, in which case repairs must be performed immediately.
Inspect and clean the chimney and connector pipe periodically for creosote buildup or obstructions.
GLASS
• Inspect and clean the glass regularly in order to detect any cracks. If you spot one, allow the fire to go out and the stove to cool before
repairing. Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch the glass. Use a specialized product, available in the stores where wood
stoves are sold. The glass should be washed only when the heater is cold.
• Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken.
If the glass on your stove breaks,
replace only with the glass supplied from your heater dealer. Never substitute other materials for the glass.
• To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the glass mouldings inside the door. Remove the mouldings and replace the damaged
piece with a new one. Perform the procedure backwards after replacing. When replacing the glass, you should change the glass gasket
to make sure you keep it sealed.
GASKETING
It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good control
over the combustion, maximum efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the
available gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for this purpose, and install the new gasket. You may light up your stove
again approximately 24 hours after having completed this operation. This unit’s door uses a 5/8” diameter rope gasket.
WARNING:
• NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE OR EVEN HOUSE
FIRE MAY RESULT.
PAINT
Only clean your stove with a dry soft cloth that will not harm the paint finish. If the paint becomes scratched or damaged, it is possible
to give your wood stove a brand new look, by repainting it with a 1200° F heat resistant paint. For this purpose, simply scrub the surface
to be repainted with fine sand paper, clean it properly, and apply thin coats (2) of paint successively.
BLOWER
The blower needs to be removed and air blown clean. Make sure the blades do not have build up.
AIR TUBES
The air tubes assembled in this unit are designed to provide an accurate mix of secondary air to insure the highest efficiency. Any damage
or deterioration of these tubes may reduce the efficiency of combustion. The air tubes are held in position by either screws or snap pins.
Locate these to either side of the tube and remove to allow the tube to be removed and replaced.
ATTENTION:
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal
regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions
in this manual.
