MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to properly use and maintain this appliance may void the
manufacturer's warranty and could result in a house fi re.
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1. Always keep the area around the unit clean and clear
of furniture and other objects. Keep all furniture a
minimum of 48 inches away from the heater.
2. Periodically the entire unit, chimney connector, and
chimney system must be inspected for leaks, broken
or malfunctioning parts, and loose connections. If
any problems are noted, contact your dealer for repair
services. Do not operate the unit until repairs have
been completed.
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND THE NEED
FOR REMOVAL.
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
vapors, which combine with moisture to form creosote.
Creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney
fl ue, and creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue lining.
When ignited, this creosote can make an extremely hot fi re.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected
at least twice monthly during the heating season to de-
termine if creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has
accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the chance
of a chimney fi re.
HOW TO REMOVE CREOSOTE.
1. Clean the chimney with brushes and equipment avail-
able at local fi replace shops.
2. Chemical chimney cleaners are used by adding them
to the fi re, but they are not intended for use in chim-
neys already containing heavy soot deposits. Rather,
they are intended to inhibit soot buildup. They can
be used in metal chimneys provided the manufactur-
ers instructions are strictly followed. Generally these
commercial cleaners are quite eff ective.
3. Call a professional chimney sweep in your area. They
possess the experience and tools necessary to make
the task easy.
Maintenance other than the items specifi cally mentioned
herein are to be performed by a qualifi ed serviceman
only. Contact your dealer. For further information on us-
ing your heater safely, obtain a copy of the National Fire
Protection Association publication "Using Coal and Wood
Stoves Safely," NFPA HS-10-1978. The address of the
NFPA is Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. File these
instructions for future reference.
NEVER STORE OR ALLOW PAPERS,
KINDLING, FIREWOOD OR ANY
OTHER COMBUSTIBLES WITHIN 48
INCHES OF UNIT.
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