SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Every home should have a type A:B:C fire extinguisher that is checked and maintained on a regular basis. The
National Fire Protection Agency (nfpa.org) recommends having an extinguisher on each floor of your home.
The location of the extinguisher should be known to everyone in the house.
ASH DISPOSAL
Empty the ashes when they get 3” to 4” deep. Make sure that the fire is out - Never try to empty the ashes
when the stove has an active or full fire, doing so will over heat the stove. Always wear gloves while handling
hot ashes. The ashes may be removed by pulling out the ash drawer (if equipped on freestanding models) or
scooping out the loading door of the stove. To operate the ash drawer:
1.
Turn the ash drawer handle to the left or right to release the latch
2.
Pull out the drawer and empty the ashes safely as described below.
3.
Clean out any ashes that may have fallen into the cavity that the ash drawer slides in to
. If any
ashes remain in the cavity it can prevent the ash pan from sealing, resulting in excessive air to
the fire.
4.
Slide the ash drawer back into place, push in to compress the spring and turn the handle down.
5.
NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE ASH DRAWER REMOVED OR OPENED.
Leave 1” of ash in the bottom of the stove to help maintain a hot charcoal bed. Dump the ashes into a metal
container with a tight-fitting lid and keep away from the house.
NEVER EMPTY ASHES INTO A
COMBUSTIBLE CONTAINER SUCH AS A PLASTIC BUCKET OR PAPER BAG. NEVER LEAVE ASHES
NEAR THE HOUSE OR GARAGE.
CHIMNEY INSPECTION AND CLEANING
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 connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during 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. Failure to remove creosote can result in a chimney fire which
can damage both the chimney and the stove. We recommend having the chimney cleaned and inspected by a
licensed, professional chimney sweep. If the chimney is damaged, it must be replaced.
GASKET INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
Inspect the gaskets around the door, glass and ash pan (if equipped) at least once a year. Check for areas that
are frayed or missing. Press the gasket with your finger to see if the gasket is somewhat soft. Gaskets that
are hard will not conform to the stove and may leak air. When the stove is cold, check to see if the glass
moves up and down or left to right. If the glass moves, you may need to tighten the screws around the
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation.
