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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Do NOT clean the stove while it is hot!
IMPORTANT
Inspect the entire stove frequently for proper
operation, fit and soundness of parts. If any mal-
functioning, cracked, broken, or loose parts or
other problems are noted, contact your dealer or
qualified serviceman to inspect and repair the unit.
Do not operate the unit if installed or functioning
improperly.
Summer Shut Down
Remove ashes and cinders from the stove and dispose of (see
Ash
Removal and Disposal
on this page). If the room is damp, place some
absorbent crystals inside the stove and/or disconnect it completely from
the chimney. Close doors and secure the latches closed.
Cleaning Heater Surface
Clean the heater surface with a dry or slightly damp cloth. In case of
condensation, clean the affected areas before they dry.
Small Area Paint Touch-up
The stove body is painted with a quality high-temperature stove paint.
Use only Stove Paint, Catalog #40M6801. Do not touch-up your stove
with any other paint.
Using one small piece of 320 grit sand paper and lightly sand the blemish so
that the edges are “feathered” or smooth to the touch between the painted
and bare surfaces. Do not let the sand paper gum up with paint, as this
will cause scratches on the metal surface. If there are any scratches, use
600 grit sandpaper instead. Mask off surfaces you do not want painted.
Paint lightly over the bare surface first as this will act as an undercoat.
Then paint over a larger area in smooth even strokes to blend.
See
Burn-In Period
on Page 17 for information on curing the paint.
Ash Removal And Disposal
Empty the ash pan regularly to prevent the ash from spilling over. Do not
allow the ash to build up and touch the under side of the grate.
To remove the ash from the stove, operate the firebox grate using the
handle.
A layer of ash left over the grate when burning wood will protect the grate
and retain heat so encouraging clean combustion.
The tool provided for removal of the ash pan should not be used to carry
the ash pan. Use a leather glove and hold the ash pan on both sides.
Ashes can hold live embers for several days, and must be disposed of
with care.
WARNING
Make sure that the fire is out and the stove is cold
before removing ashes!
NEVER PLACE ASHES IN A CARDBOARD BOX OR ANY OTHER COM-
BUSTIBLE RECEPTACLE.
Proper Disposal of Ashes:
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The
closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible 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 cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
Door, and glass gaskets
If the gaskets which provide a seal around the doors or glass should
become frayed or damaged they should be replaced with the same size
and type as the original gasket. Contact your dealer for ordering. Use
high temperature silicone sealer as an adhesive for the door gasket. The
glass gasket has a self-adhesive backing (see
Replacement Parts
on
Pages 24 through 30
)
. If the gasketing is in good condition, check the
closure latch screws; if these are loose, tighten with a phillips screwdriver
(do not overtighten).
WARNING
The gaskets must be kept in good condition. Do not
leave the stove burning with the fuel loading doors
open or ajar. This will cause excessive heat build
up in the unit and could ignite surrounding combus-
tibles as well as damage the stove by overfiring it.
Overfiring is a condition where excessive tempera-
tures are reached, beyond the design capabilities
of the stove (such damage is not covered by the
manufacturers warranty).
Firebrick
The firebrick should be inspected periodically and replaced if damaged
(crumbling or excessively cracked). Through normal wear and tear, the
firebrick may need to be replaced over time (through proper installation,
operation, maintenance and fuel, the longevity of the firebrick will be
increased – see
Overfiring Damage
, Page 21
)
. For information on warranty
of the firebrick, see warranty statement provided with the appliance.
CAUTION
Be careful not to abuse door assembly by striking
or slamming it. If the door assembly or glass is
broken or damaged, they must be replaced with
factory original parts before heater can be safely
operated. Use only components provided by the
manufacturer as replacement parts.
Cleaning Glass
Ensure stove 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.
