2. CAUTION: NEVER OPERATE THE KIMBERLY™ WOOD STOVE HEATER WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN
GLASS.
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CLEANING THE GLASS WINDOW
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1. Not only can the glass window add to the ambiance and user enjoyment of the Kimberly™ wood stove
heater, but the glass window also provides the means to view the fuel load and flame pattern, which may be
helpful in monitoring secondary combustion.
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2. The operator plays an important part in keeping the glass clean and free of build-up. Burn only well-
seasoned firewood. Simply put,
burning wet wood = dirty glass
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3. Although no wood stove glass stays perfectly clean all of the time,
keeping the glass clean is aided by the air
wash system, which flows fresh combustion air over the window. Higher burning temperatures inside the
combustion chamber also assist in keeping the glass clean, while cooler burning temperatures can cause
condensation of unburned volatiles to form on the glass.
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4.
Should it become necessary to manually clean the glass, first allow the Kimberly™ wood stove heater to
cool to a safe handling temperature, so that you will not get burned. Rutland® Conditioning Glass Cleaner is
an effective formula to remove creosote buildup from wood stove glass without scratching. Be sure to follow
the manufacturer’s instructions on the label.
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5. Do not touch the glass while hot. Do not clean the glass while hot. Never scrape the glass with a razor blade.
Never use abrasive cleaners on the glass. Doing so can scratch or pit the glass and make it impossible to
clean in the future.
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REPLACING DAMAGED GLASS
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1. Never operate the Kimberly™ wood stove heater with cracked or broken glass. The Kimberly™ wood stove
heater uses 3/16-inch (4.76 mm) thick Neoceram™ (or equivalent) heat-resistant glass-ceramic, measuring
3-5/16th inch (8.42 cm) in width by 7-5/16th inch (18.57 cm) in height.
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2. Pre-cut replacement Neoceram™ glass-ceramic windows are available for purchase from Unforgettable
Fire™. Call 1-855-872-7868 or email [email protected] for purchase information, or contact
your authorized Kimberly™ dealer. Do not substitute with glass made by another manufacturer. Do not
substitute with glass of another thickness. Damaged glass is not covered under warranty.
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3. To replace the Neoceram™ glass-ceramic window in the Kimberly™ wood stove heater, first allow the
Kimberly™ to cool to a safe handling temperature, so that you will not get burned. Lift the glass door from its
hinges and apply a liberal amount of a penetrating catalyst lubricant, such as PB Blaster® to the nuts holding
the glass clips in place. Let the penetrating catalyst lubricant soak for a minimum of 10 minutes. Loosen and
remove the nuts, using an open-end wrench.
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4. Carefully remove the pieces of broken glass. Remove any fine glass shards. Place the 3/16-inch
replacement fiberglass gasket and the replacement Neoceram™ glass-ceramic window against the inside of
the door. Replace the glass clips, and tighten the nuts evenly, moving from one to another, much like one
would tighten lug nuts on the wheel of a car.
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5. It is necessary for the clips to be sufficiently tight to keep the glass in place. Caution should be taken not to
under-tighten or over-tighten the nuts, which hold the glass clips.
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6. Never operate the Kimberly™ wood stove heater with damaged or missing glass clips.
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REPLACING THE DOOR GASKET
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1. The door gasket is made from 5/8-inch tight weave fiberglass gasket rope. Periodically test the gasket seal
by closing the door with a dollar bill placed between the door and the frame of the Kimberly™ wood stove
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