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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 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
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 objects
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 operation.
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.awperkins.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 diagram.)
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
channel 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. This unit’s door uses a 1-1/8” diameter rope gasket.
DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT
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.
Service Hints
CAUTION:
Replace glass only with 5mm high temperature ceramic glass of the proper size. Do not use tempered glass
or double thickness window glass.
