CREOSOTE - ITS FORMATION AND REMOVAL:
When wood is burned slowly, it may produce tar and other vapors that, combined with moisture, form
creosote. These creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney fl ue of a slow burning fi re and, if
ignited, make an extremely hot fi re. Therefore, the smoke pipe and chimney should be inspected at least
once every two months during the burning season. If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to
reduce the risk of a chimney fi re.
MAINTENANCE:
At the end of each heating season your chimney and the smoke pipe will need to be professionally
cleaned. If soot has accumulated above the top baffl e they will need to be removed and cleaned. If
Baffl es are damaged they need to be replaced. If the secondary air tubes are badly eroded or warped,
replace them. Replace worn door gaskets and broken bricks as needed.
FAILURE TO INSPECT AND CLEAN YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM REGULARLY CAN RESULT IN A
CHIMNEY FIRE, WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE CHIMNEY OR CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE.
CHIMNEY OR RUN AWAY FIRE:
1.
Alert and evacuate all people inside the home. You should an evacuation plan in place for such an
event as well as a safe place to meet.
2.
Fully close the Air Damper to limit oxygen to the fi re.
3.
Call local fi re department (or dial 911). Have a fi re extinguisher and a garden hose ready, your local
fi re authority will provide you with instructions to handle the situation.
4.
Once the fi re is out examine the fl ue pipes, chimney, attic, and roof of the house, to see if any part
has become damaged by the fi re.
4.
Do not operate the stove again until the chimney and its lining have been cleaned and you are certain
they have not been damaged. We strongly recommend inspection by a WETT (Wood Energy Technical
Training) certifi ed installer in Canada or a HEARTH (Hearth Education Foundation) certifi ed installer in
the U.S.A. before starting another fi re.
BUILDING YOUR FIRE:
Proper operation of your stove will help to ensure safe, effi cient heating. Please take a few moments to
review these simple operating procedures.
IMPORTANT:
Please be aware when loading your stove that the air tubes in the rear are lower than
the front.
1. Fuel Selection:
This stove is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher effi ciencies and lower emissions generally
result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green freshly cut
hardwoods. Wood should be properly air dried (seasoned) for at least six months, a year is preferred.
Wet or freshly cut wood will cause the fi re to smolder creating creosote. Wet wood also creates very little
heat and fi res tend to go out.
DO NOT BURN
: treated wood, salt water wood, coal, charcoal, garbage, plastic, solvents, or colored
papers. These material contain chlorides which will rapidly corrode and warp metal surfaces which voids
warranty.
Operating Instructions
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