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IMPORTANT
FOR THE FIRST FEW TIMES THAT THE HEATER IS USED IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ONLY MODERATE FIRES ARE LIT,
IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE CONSTITUENT PARTS TO EXPAND AND CONTRACT NORMALLY.
THE HANDLES ARE HOT DURING USE. USE THE GLOVE SUPPLIED.
THE GLOVE IS ONLY TO BE USED FOR OPENING THE DOOR HANDLE AND CARRYING THE ASHTRAY. IT IS NOT
TO BE USED FOR HANDLING BURNING OBJECTS (FIREWOOD). IT IS NOT IMPERMEABLE TO LIQUIDS. IT
CANNOT BE USED AS PROTECTION AGAINST CHEMICAL PRODUCTS.
TAKE CARE IN PUTTING YOUR GLOVE IN A SAFE (COOL) PLACE AFTER EACH USE.
Do not worry if the heater gives off a slightly acrid smell/ smoke when lit for the first couple of times. This can be as a
result of the high-temperature paint finish on the various cast-iron parts and some excess residues from the
manufacturing process. This may persist for several days.
Maintaining the cast-iron and steel
All cast-iron and steel heaters require a minimum of maintenance, after each winter, during the summer season, in
order to preserve the integrity of the different parts. When the heater is being used there is minimal risk of oxidation of
the constituent parts. The process of oxidation usually occurs during prolonged periods of inactivity (no fires).
The cast-iron parts can be regularly maintained using the black graphite paste (Godin ref. 0012). This is applied cold as a
polish. Once it has dried a soft cloth can be used to shine it up. The high heat spray paint (Godin ref. 0001) can be used
on the external parts of the heater if a more uniform and even finish is desired. Before using the spray paint it is
imperative that all traces of oxidation are first removed either by using a wire brush or a fine-grained emery paper.
All cast-iron heaters that have an external baked enamel finish do require maintenance of the internal parts of the
heater. Maintenance is even more important in those homes that are only occasionally occupied. Most of the cleaning
products (graphite paste, window cleaner, chemical chimney cleaner, high-temperature spray paint) are available
through your installer/ importer.
Particular care of the door
The door of the unit swivels on steel pins and washers.
TAKE NOTE : if the door is removed for some reason (replacing the door glass) it is important to replace the washers
on the pins at the same time with new ones and possibly the door pins themselves.
Importance of the fuel:
The 3701 fireplace has a thermal output close to 80% efficiency. Nevertheless, you must not forget that whatever the
heater, it gives off the energy output equivalent of the materials used. If the heat output of the heater is not sufficient in
your opinion it may be due to the following reasons:
Either the fuel quantity is not enough.
Either the burnt fuel used, has insufficient calorific energy output.
The wood moisture content is too high.