HearthStone Equinox 8000, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
NOTE: ANY SYMPTOMS OF OVER-FIRING WILL
VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
C
REOSOTE
F
ORMATION
A
ND
N
EED
F
OR
R
EMOVAL
When wood burns slowly at low temperatures, it
produces tar and other organic vapors, which
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote.
These 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, which may damage the chimney or even destroy
the house. When burning wood, inspect the chimney
connector and chimney at least once every two
months during the heating season to determine if
there is a creosote buildup.
To prevent the buildup of creosote:
Burn the stove with the primary air control fully open
for 35 - 45 minutes daily to burn out creosote
deposits from within the stove and the venting
system.
After reloading with wood, burn the stove with the
primary air control fully open for 20 to 30 minutes.
This manner of operation ensures early engagement
of the secondary combustion system that minimizes
creosote buildup in the chimney.
If a creosote build-up occurs, inspect the stovepipe
connector and chimney more often, at least monthly
during the heating season to monitor the
accumulation. If a creosote residue greater that 1/4"
(6 mm) accumulates, remove it to reduce the risk of
a chimney fire.
If your glass always remains dirty, your operating
temperatures are too low or your wood is wet;
therefore, there is a higher risk of creosote buildup.
Inspect the venting system at the stove connection
and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to
build creosote deposits faster, so it is important to
check the chimney at the top (where it is coolest) as
well as from the bottom near the stove.
Remove accumulated creosote with a cleaning
brush specifically designed for the type of chimney
in use. Use a certified chimney sweep to perform
this service. Contact your dealer for the name of a
certified chimney sweep in your area (your dealer
may be a certified sweep).
We recommend that before each heating season
you have the entire system professionally inspected,
cleaned and repaired, if necessary.
F
RONT
D
OOR
R
EMOVAL
P
ROCEDURE
:
1. Open the door 45 to 90 degrees.
2. Remove the front door by lifting it straight up off
the hinges with the hinge pins remaining in the
door.
3. It may be necessary to apply considerable
upward pressure on the door while swinging it
back and forth slightly to work the hinge pins out
of the bronze bushings.
4. Take care to avoid scratching the adjacent
soapstone when the hinge pins come free.
G
ASKETS
Replace door gasket material every two to three
seasons, depending on stove use. If the door seal
leaks, a new gasket will ensure a tight seal and
improve stove performance.
We recommend you only use Hearthstone
replacement gaskets and adhesive when you need
to replace your door gasket. Contact your dealer for
a gasket kit that includes instructions, adhesive, and
the gasket for your stove.
Required Door Gasket: Part Number: 3110-051, 68”
Length, 1/2" Diameter.
F
RONT
D
OOR
G
ASKET
R
EPLACEMENT
:
1. To replace the front door gasket, remove the
door from the stove (see door removal
instructions above), Pull off the old rope gasket.
Carefully remove any old gasket material and
adhesive with a small screwdriver, or small cold
chisel and a hammer. Clean all gasket channels
with a small wire brush if necessary.
2. Apply a small amount of waterglass (sodium
silicate), or a 1/8 inch bead of an approved
gasket adhesive into the bottom of the entire
gasket groove.
3. Start at the center of the hinge side of the door
and push the new gasket into place uniformly
without stretching or compressing the gasket
material. Pinch the gasket into place as
necessary.
4. Once the gasket is installed, re-install and close
the door immediately to fully seat the gasket in
the channel and ensure complete adhesion.
Waterglass will dry quickly, and does not require
heat to cure. Other adhesives may need heat to
cure – so follow the product manufacturer’s
instructions.
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