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SERVICE HINTS
ASH REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your firebox or
ash pan, and when the fire has burned down and cooled,
remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately
1 inch deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot
charcoal bed.
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, away from all
combustible materials, pending final disposal. The ashes
should be retained in the closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled.
SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon
monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when
exposed to elevated concentrations for extended periods
of time. While the modern combustion systems in heaters
drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted out the
chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or confined
areas can be dangerous. Make sure you stove gaskets
and chimney joints are in good working order and sealing
properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended
that you use both smoke and CO monitors in areas having
the potential to generate CO.
GLASS CARE
The following usage and safety tips should be observed:
1. Inspect the glass regularly for cracks and breaks. If you
detect a crack or break, extinguish the fire immediately
and contact the manufacturer for a replacement.
2. Do not slam the door or otherwise impact the glass.
When closing doors, make sure that logs or other ob-
jects do not protrude to impact the glass.
3. Do not build fires against (or that might fall against) the
glass.
4. Do not clean the glass with materials that may scratch
(or otherwise damage) the glass. Scratches on the
glass can develop into cracks or breaks during opera-
tion.
5. Never attempt to clean the glass while the unit is hot.
If deposits are not very heavy, normal glass cleaners
are adequate using a soft, non-abrasive cleaning pad.
Heavier deposits may be removed with oven cleaners.
6. Never put substances which can ignite explosively in
the unit. Even small explosions in confined areas can
blow out the glass.
Gasket and Glass cleaning products are available at local
retail home centers. Manufacturers of cleaning products
for wood stoves include, A.W. Perkins Co. (www.awper-
kins.com) or Rutland Products (www.rutland.com).
GLASS REPLACEMENT
1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly
cooled.
2. Remove screw and glass clip. (See parts list and dia-
gram.)
3. Lift glass out from glass clip.
4. Remove old gasket and clean glass.
5. Replace new gasket starting at the bottom of glass
working along edges, being sure to center gasket chan-
nel on glass.
6. Trim to length and butt ends together.
7. Replace glass into door, being sure not to overtighten
screw and clip.
After extensive use, the gasket material which provides
glass and door seal may lose it’s resiliency and will need to
be replaced. Inspect glass and door gaskets periodically
to ensure proper seal; if gaskets become frayed or worn,
replace immediately.
DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT
This unit’s door uses a 5/8” diameter rope gasket.
1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly
cooled.
2. Remove old door gasket and clean channel.
3. Using an approved, high temperature gasket cement,
apply a thin coat in bottom of channel.
4. Starting at hinge side of door, work gasket into channel
around door unit, end butt and trim to length.
5. Close door and allow three to four hours for cement to
set before firing appliance.
REMOVING THE INSERT FOR PURPOSE OF INSPECTION.
If for any reason you must remove the insert for inspection
of the appliance or fireplace, follow these rules.
1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly
cooled.
2. Remove the surround by removing the springs retain-
ing it to the appliance.
3. Disconnect the flue gas pipe from the appliance.
4. Slide appliance out to perform inspection.
CAUTION:
REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH 5mm HIGH
TEMPERATURE CERAMIC GLASS OF THE PROPER
SIZE. DO NOT USE TEMPERED GLASS OR DOUBLE
THICKNESS WINDOW GLASS.
ATTENTION:
THIS WOOD HEATER NEEDS PERIODIC INSPECTION
AND REPAIR FOR PROPER OPERATION. IT IS
AGAINST FEDERAL REGULATIONS TO OPERATE
THIS WOOD HEATER IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT
WITH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
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