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Keep in mind that the most difficult months for wood heating are October and November.
Indeed, during this period, the atmosphere is often very heavy and humid, and may hinder
chimney draught. Moreover, the wood is often too damp, since it has not had a sufficient
drying period, or it has been stored outside in the rain. Combustion problems may then occur;
they are caused neither by the stove nor the chimney, but by outside factors, and will resolve
themselves as the season progresses.
IMPORTANT:
It is important to note that wood combustion consumes ambient oxygen in the room. In the
case of negative pressure, it is a good idea to allow for a fresh air intake in the room, either by
opening a window slightly or by installing a fresh air intake system in an outside wall.
Maintenance Of The Heating System
Maintenance Of The Woodstove
Slow combustion stoves are designed so that they require little maintenance:
•
It is wise to perform a visual inspection of the stove approximately once a month, in order
to insure that no parts have been damaged, in which case repairs must be performed
without delay.
•
It is recommend that you change the fiber ceramic seal (which makes the seal on your
stove door airtight) once a year, in order to insure good control over the combustion,
maximum efficiency and security. To change your airtight seal, simply remove the
damaged seal, carefully clean the available surface, apply a special glue sold for this
purpose, and spread the new airtight seal. You may light up your stove again
approximately two hours after having completed this operation.
•
You should regularly dispose of the ashes, as soon as they prevent your from placing a
normal load of fire logs. We recommend always leaving 1’’ (25.4 mm) of ashes in the
bottom of the stove in order to insure maximum efficiency.
•
Always use a metal container with a lid to save the cooled ashes you remove from the
stove. Make sure that there are no live embers. Moreover, it is wise to place the metal
container on an insulated surface.
•
It is possible to give your woodstove a brand new look, by repainting it with a 1200
o
F (649
o
C) heat resistant paint. For this purpose, simply rub the surface to be repainted with fine
sand paper, clean it properly, and apply thin coats of paint successively. Remember the
advice that was given regarding new paint upon ignition of the stove because it again
applies.
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