MAINTENANCE
GENERAL CLEANING
The high-heat paint can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Use a mild detergent and water. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
PAINT
You can touch up the face of the CHAMELEON with
Stove Bright
Metallic Black high temperature paint which is
available at most fireplaces dealers. Follow the directions outlined on the spray can.
DO NOT
attempt to paint the
fireplace while it is still warm. Keep the spray can away from any source of heat or open flame. Ensure that there
is adequate ventilation in the room from the time you start painting until the paint is dry.
Stove Bright
is available
in a wide range of colors if you want to change the color of your CHAMELEON.
We recommend that you take the time to protect or remove any item that you do not want to paint such as: the
door glass, the plated door, the fireplace surroundings, etc. The glass can be removed from the door but you will
have to replace the gasket.
GLASS CLEANING
In a controlled combustion firebox temperatures are not always high enough to keep the glass perfectly clean. A
good hot fire once a day usually cleans off most of the deposits that have accumulated. Remember: the drier the
wood, the cleaner the glass. A word of caution: although heat will not break the glass, impact can. Be careful not
to hit the glass.
WARNING: NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WITH AN ABRASIVE CLEANER. USE ONLY A CLEANER RECOM-
MENDED BY YOUR DEALER. NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT, A SERIOUS BURN CAN
RESULT. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF EXCELLENT WOOD STOVE GLASS CLEANERS AVAILABLE WHICH
ARE FAR SUPERIOR TO REGULAR GLASS AND OVEN CLEANERS FOR WOOD STOVE APPLICATIONS.
CHIMNEY CLEANING
Check the chimney for creosote build-up every week or so until experience shows you how often you need to clean
it. A build-up of ¼" or more should be cleaned before more creosote accumulates. Use a 7" round brush. The baf-
fle in the firebox must be removed to gain access to the flue from below. Follow the directions in the Refractory
Brick Installation section to remove and replace the baffle. If you prefer, you can simply lift the baffle and move it
forward and let the debris fall in the firebox. Do not forget to push the baffle back in its place after cleaning the
chimney. This second option is much easier than removing the baffle.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Remove the ashes before they become too deep, i.e., before you have a spillage problem when you open the door.
The ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be
placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final dis-
posal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial, or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed
container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
The door hinges on the fireplace can be adjusted for easy installation/removal of the door and the firescreen, and
for proper sealing of the door. The latch pin can also be adjusted to provide a positive seal without too much effort
at closing.
To check for a proper door seal insert a thin sheet of paper between the door and the front of the fireplace and
latch the door. Pull gently but firmly on the sheet of paper. If the paper either tears or is hard to retrieve the adjust-
ment is correct. Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door.
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