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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
DOOR GASKET:
Periodically check gasket to make sure it is not over-
compressed. If compressed, replace with a special woven door rope.
(Don’t try substituting rope, only use LHP door rope).
BAFFLE BOARDS:
Your baffle boards should be inspected during ev-
ery chimney cleaning. If either board is damaged then replace baffle
boards.
GLASS CLEANING GUIDELINES
WARNING: DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN APPLIANCE IS HOT!
Glass on any wood stove will not stay perfectly clean. Here are some
guidelines for cleaning and caring for the glass:
• Ensure the stove is cold prior to cleaning glass.
•
This appliance is designed to provide a flow of air over the inside of
the glass, where along with high heat helps inhibit build-up on the
glass. When build-up occurs, a commercial glass cleaner designed
for stoves is recommended.
Regular household glass cleaners will
not clean creosote.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Ashes should be scooped out of a cool stove or fireplace insert with a
small metal shovel. Ashes should be placed in a steel container with a
tight fitting lid and moved outdoors immediately. Other waste shall not
be placed in this container. The closed container of ashes should be
placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed
of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained
in the closed container until all the cinders have thoroughly cooled. Ashes
can ignite up to 72 hours after removal from the appliance.
Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and firing technique.
Check daily for creosote build-up until experience shows how often
you need to clean to be safe. Be aware that the hotter the fire the
less creosote is deposited, and weekly cleaning may be necessary
in mild weather even though monthly cleaning may be enough in
the coldest months. Contact your local municipal or provincial fire
authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a
clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire.
MAINTENANCE
DOOR HINGES:
If door hinges need lubricating, use an anti-seize com-
pound (never use oil) available from your Earth Stove™ dealer.
DOOR LATCH:
Adjustment Instructions -
1. Using a 5/32” hex wrench, remove the side heat shield by removing 3
screws on the back, 2 screws on the bottom, and 1 screw at the top-
front corner.
2. With the door open, loosen the latch nuts using a 3/8” wrench. Slide
the latch assembly forward to loosen the door and backward to tighten
the door.
3. Secure the nuts in place and test the door. If more adjustment is
required, repeat step 2.
4. Replace the heat shield before burning the stove.
The hinge side of the door can also be adjusted if necessary. Repeat the
procedure above on the hinge side of the stove.
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CAUTION
Cleaning Glass: Ensure appliance is cold prior
to cleaning glass. A commercial glass cleaner
designed for stoves is recommended. Do not use
abrasive cleaners. Do not clean with any materials,
which may scratch or otherwise damage the glass.
Scratches on the glass can develop into cracks or
break. Inspect the glass regularly. If you detect a
crack, extinguish the fire and contact your dealer
for a replacement.
WARNINGS
Inspect and clean chimney and connector frequently.
Under certain conditions of use, creosote buildup
may occur rapidly.
• Do not use abrasives such as steel pads, steel wool or oven cleaner
as they will scratch the glass. Never scrape glass with a razor blade
as this may pit the glass and make it impossible to clean in the future.
• Do not use chemical glass cleaners as they may damage the gaskets
or painted surfaces.
TIPS FOR KEEPING THE GLASS CLEAN
• Burn only dry seasoned cord wood.
Wet wood = Dirty glass.
• A short, hot fire (15 - 20 minutes) may help to clean off some of the
normal buildup.
Lower burns = more build-up. Higher burns = less
build-up.
• Keep freshly loaded wood away from the glass.
• After reloading, allow all the wood to catch flame before dampering
down the stove.
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 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.
The chimney and chimney connector should be inspected at least once
monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has
occurred. If creosote has accumulated (1/8” [3 mm] or more), it should
be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
