MAINTENANCE
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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 re-
placing 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 surrounding combustibles as well as
damage the stove by overfiring it. Overfiring is a condition
where excessive temperatures are reached, beyond the
design capabilities 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 manufacturer as replacement parts.
Cleaning Glass:
Ensure stove is cold prior to cleaning glass.
A commercial glass cleaner designed for stoves is recom-
mended. 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 (pro-
tective gloves are recommended).
2. Clean area where the glass with gasket will be installed.
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.
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
What is Creosote -
When wood is burned slowly, it pro-
duces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with ex-
pelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors con-
dense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning
fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue
lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot
fire. Also, creosote deposits tend to form in long runs of
venting where gases become too cool prior to exhausting.
Note: Single wall pipe cools rapidly, therefore installations
using this type of flue are more susceptible to creosote de-
posits.
To inhibit the build up of creosote, adjust the primary air
control to a medium-high or high setting for a 10-minute pe-
riod each day. Do not attempt to burn out heavy creosote
accumulations in this manner. This must be removed from
the chimney by scraping or brushing to reduce the risk of a
chimney fire.
Burn Approved Fuel Only
- This stove is approved for
burning dry seasoned natural wood only. Using green or
inadequately seasoned wood may increase creosote
buildup.
Inspection Frequency -
The chimney connector and
chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly dur-
ing the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup
has occurred. If creosote has accumulated it should be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Cleaning -
Remove the catalytic combustor and open the
bypass damper prior to having your chimney cleaned
(should be done by a qualified chimney sweep). See
Maintenance,
Catalytic Combustor
, on page 19 for in-
structions on removing catalytic combustor.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the bypass damper is in the
open position prior to chimney cleaning.
In the event of a chimney fire -
Make sure the fuel door is
securely closed. Adjust the primary air control to the lowest
(most closed) setting. Call the fire department immediately.
After a chimney fire, the complete chimney system should be
checked by a qualified technician before further use.
Consult your dealer for suggestions on proper chimney care.
Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for
information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly
understood plan for handling a chimney fire.
CATALYST REPLACEMENT
The normal expected life of a catalytic combustor is
10,000 to 12,000 hours (if appliance is operated correctly
and proper fuels are used). If the catalyst has been deac-
tivated, it should be replaced. Symptoms of deactivation
include – noticeably darker smoke exiting chimney and
less heat output. If these symptoms remain after normal
maintenance or a major cleaning (soak in heated vine-
gar/water solution, see page 19), the catalyst probably
needs replacement. Also, if the catalyst is broken and/or
missing large pieces, it should be replaced.
Note: The catalyst does not need to be glowing to be
working. It will glow at times, but it can work very effec-
tively at temperatures well below the 1000
°
F level at
which it will begin to glow.
CLEANING BLOWERS
The blowers require inspection and cleaning annually to
remove lint, dust, etc. If there are pets in the dwelling, the
blowers should be cleaned at least twice a year To ac-
cess, remove blower cover (remove the two ¼” hex head
screws), then inspect propellers (replace if cracked, bro-
ken or melted) and vacuum out lint, dust, and debris.