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OPERATION
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 & CO MONITORS
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 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.
GASKETS
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. This unit’s
ash door uses a 5/8" diameter rope gasket. This unit's
feed door uses a 1/2" diameter rope gasket.
SERVICE HINTS
Do not expect a furnace to draw. It is the chimney that
creates the draft. Smoke spillage into the house or
excessive build-up of water or creosote in the chimney
are warnings that the chimney is not functioning properly.
Correct the problem before using furnace. Possible
causes are:
1. The connector pipe may be pushed into the chimney
too far, stopping the draft.
2. Do not connect two furnaces or a stove and furnace
into the same chimney flue.
3. The chimney used for a furnace must not be used to
ventilate the cellar or basement. If there is a cleanout
opening at the base of the chimney, it must be closed
tightly.
4. If the chimney is operating too cool, water will
condense in the chimney and run back into the
furnace. Creosote formation will be rapid and may
block the chimney. Operate the furnace at a high
enough fire to keep the chimney warm, preventing
this condensation.
5. If the fire burns well, but sometimes smokes or burns
slowly, it may be caused by the chimney top being
lower than another part of the house or a nearby tree.
The wind blowing over a house or a tree, falls on top
of the chimney like water over a dam, beating down
the smoke. The top of the chimney should be at least
3 feet above the roof and be at least 2 feet higher
than any point of the roof within 10 feet.
CREOSOTE & SOOT - FORMATION & NEED
FOR REMOVAL
When coal is burned, the products of combustion combine
with moisture to form a soot residue which accumulates
on the flue lining. When ignited, this soot makes an
extremely hot fire. The chimney should be inspected
at least twice monthly during the heating season to
determine if a creosote or soot build up has occurred. If
creosote or soot has accumulated, it should be removed
to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Chimney fires burn
very hot. If the chimney catches fire, immediately call the
fire department, then reduce the fire by closing the inlet
air control. Pour a large quantity of coarse salt, baking
soda or cool ashes on top of the fire in the firebox.
CREOSOTE ACCUMULATION CAUSES CHIMNEY
FIRES. YOU SHOULD CHECK (OR HAVE CHECKED BY
A QUALIFIED CHIMNEY SWEEP) YOUR CHIMNEY FOR
CREOSOTE DEPOSITS AT LEAST MONTHLY DURING
THE HEATING SEASON. ANY ACCUMULATIONS
SHOULD BE REMOVED. COMPLETE CHIMNEY
INSPECTIONS AND CLEANING SHOULD BE
CONDUCTED ANNUALLY; TYPICALLY, THIS TASK
SHOULD BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO EACH HEATING
SEASON. IF USING AN EXISTING CHIMNEY, IT MUST
BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF
YOUR NEW WOOD STOVE.
CAUTION
A CHIMNEY FIRE MAY CAUSE IGNITION OF WALL
STUDS OR RAFTERS WHICH YOU THOUGHT WERE
A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE CHIMNEY. IF YOU
HAVE A CHIMNEY FIRE, HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY
INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON BEFORE
USING AGAIN.
