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CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE
ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or 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 & 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. 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 your 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
• Inspect and clean the glass regularly to detect any
cracks. If you spot one, turn the stove off immediately.
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming
shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken.
• If the glass on your stove breaks, replace only with
the glass supplied from your heater dealer. Never
substitute other materials for the glass.
• To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the
glass moldings inside the door. Remove the moldings
and replace the damaged piece with a new one.
Perform the procedure backward after replacing it.
When replacing the glass, you should change the glass
gasket to make sure you keep it sealed.
• Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch.
Use a specialized product, available in the stores where
wood stoves are sold. The glass should be washed only
when cold.
GASKET CARE
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET
OR WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE
OR EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
This unit’s door uses a 1” diameter rope gasket. It is
recommended that you change the door gasket (which
makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order
to ensure good control over the combustion, maximum
efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply
remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the available
gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for
this purpose, and install the new gasket. You may light
up your stove again approximately 24 hours after having
completed this operation.
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.
REMOVING THE INSERT FOR PURPOSE OF
INSPECTION
ATTENTION:
FIREPLACE INSERT SURROUND PANELS MAY BE
REMOVED TO INSPECT FIREPLACE INSERT AND
FIREPLACE.
1. If for any reason you must remove the insert for
inspection of the appliance or fireplace, follow these
rules.
2. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly
cooled.
3. Remove the surround by removing the springs
retaining it to the appliance.
4. Disconnect the flue gas pipe from the appliance.
5. Slide appliance out to perform inspection.