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SMALL AREA PAINT TOUCH-UP
The stove body is painted with a quality high-
temperature stove paint. Use only model TSPK-B Stove
Paint, Catalog # 70K99. Do not touch-up your stove
with any other paint.
Using one small piece of 320 grit sand paper and lightly
sand the blemish so that the edges are “feathered” or
smooth to the touch between the painted and bare sur-
faces. Do not let the sand paper gum up with paint, as
this will cause scratches on the metal surface. If there
are any scratches, use 600 grit sandpaper instead.
Mask off surfaces you do not want painted. Paint lightly
over the bare surface first as this will act as an under-
coat. Then paint over a larger area in smooth even
strokes to blend.
See Break-In Period on page 14 for information on
curing the paint.
FIREBRICK
The firebrick should be inspected periodically and re-
placed if damaged (crumbling or excessively cracked).
ASH REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE FIRE IS OUT
AND THE STOVE IS COLD BEFORE REMOVING
ASHES! NEVER BURN YOUR STOVE WITH THE
ASH DUMP COVER OFF!
Ashes can hold live embers for several days, and must
be disposed of with care.
Scrape ashes from the firebox through the ash dump
opening into the ash drawer. After emptying, clean and
replace the ash drawer.
NEVER place ashes in a cardboard box or any other
combustible receptacle.
Proper 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 noncombustible floor or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials, pending final dis-
posal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or
other wise locally dispersed, they should be retained in
the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
DOOR/GLASS GASKET AND ASH DUMP GASKET
A 3/4" spun fiberglass gasket provides the seal around
the fuel door and a flat spun fiberglass rope gasket (1/8”
x 1”) provides the seal around the glass. A cerawool
pad (4 1/4” x 4 1/4” x 1/2”) provides the seal for the ash
dump cover. Should these gaskets become frayed or
damaged, they should be replaced with the same size
and type as the original gasket. Contact your dealer for
ordering. Use high temperature silicone sealer as an
adhesive for replacing door and ash dump gaskets. The
glass gasket has a self-adhesive backing.
WARNING
:
THE GASKETS MUST BE KEPT IN
GOOD CONDITION. DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE
BURNING WITH THE DOOR OR ASH DUMP COVER
OFF. THIS WILL CAUSE EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD
UP IN THE UNIT AND COULD IGNITE SURROUND-
ING COMBUSTIBLES AS WELL AS DAMAGE THE
STOVE BY OVERFIRING IT. OVERFIRING IS A
CONDITION WHERE EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES
ARE REACHED, BEYOND THE DESIGN CAPABILI-
TIES OF THE STOVE (SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COV-
ERED BY THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY).
SERVICING GLASS
CAUTION:
BE CAREFUL NOT TO ABUSE DOOR
ASSEMBLY BY STRIKING OR SLAMMING IT. IF
THE DOOR ASSEMBLY OR GLASS IS BROKEN OR
DAMAGED, THEY MUST BE REPLACED BEFORE
HEATER CAN BE SAFELY OPERATED. USE ONLY
COMPONENTS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFAC-
TURER AS REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Cleaning Glass:
Ensure stove is cold prior to cleaning
glass. A commercial glass cleaner designed for stoves
is recommended. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Replacing Glass:
1. Remove door from stove by lifting door up and off
hinge pins: Place the door on a flat protected (towel)
clean flat surface with the inside of the door facing
up. Remove the glass clips (by removing screws
holding clips), then carefully remove broken glass
one piece at a time (protective gloves are recom-
mended).
2. Clean area where the glass with gasket will be in-
stalled.
3. Install new glass with gasket (use only factory 5-mm
glass with glass channel gasket. Do not substitute).
Carefully reinstall glass clips. Be very careful not to
overtighten screws.
4.
Reinstall door.
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