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SERVICE HINTS
AIR TUBES
The air tubes assembled in this unit are designed to provide an accurate mix of secondary air to insure the
highest efficiency. Any damage or deterioration of these tubes may reduce the efficiency of combustion. The
air tubes are held in position by either screws or snap pins. Locate these to either side of the tube and remove to
allow the tube to be removed and replaced.
BLOWER OPERATION
If your stove is equipped with the blower attachment, follow these instructions for optimal operation. LOW (door
air control is fully closed to 1/4 open): Turn the fan on 30 minutes after fuel has been added and set the fan speed
at low.
MEDIUM (door air control 1/4 to 3/4 open): Wait 15 minutes after fuel has been added and set the fan speed
control at high. HIGH (door air control wide open): Wait 5 minutes after fuel has been added and set the fan
speed at high.
CREOSOTE – FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
Failure to remove creosote may result in ignition and may cause a house/building fire. Creosote may be removed
using a chimney brush or other commonly available materials from your local hardware retailer. Chimney fires
burn very hot. If the unit or chimney connector should glow red, reduce the fire by closing the inlet air control and
immediately call the fire department.
A fire in the firebox may be smothered by pouring a large quantity of coarse salt, baking soda, or cool ashes on
top of the fire.
PREVENTING CREOSOTE BUILDUP
1.
Creosote will inevitably form in your chimney and connector pipe. Following these steps will help reduce the
rate of build up.
2.
BURN ONLY SEASONED WOOD that has dried for at least one year.
3. Burn hardwood rather than softwood. Hardwood is denser or heavier wood and burns hotter.
4.
Do not attempt to burn (or mix in) green or wet wood. The use of green or wet wood will cause a rapid build
up of creosote. Wood that hisses, sizzles and blackens without igniting in five minutes must be considered too
wet to burn.
CAUTION: RISK OF FIRE When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine
with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a
slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes
an extremely hot fire. The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months
during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated (3mm or more) it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
ASH 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.
CAUTION:
DO NOT OVER FIRE APPLIANCE. YOU ARE OVER FIRING IF THE CHIMNEY CONNECTORS OR STOVE GLOWS RED.
CLOSE THE DOOR AND SHUT DAMPER IMMEDIATELY TO REDUCE THE AIR SUPPLY AND SLOW DOWN THE FIRE.
CAUTION:
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low burning fires and extended use may cause excessive creosote buildup. Ignition of creosote or over firing
may cause a chimney fire. Chimney fires burn extremely hot and may ignite surrounding materials. In case of
a chimney fire call the fire department immediately.
CAUTION:
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chimney fire may cause ignition of wall studs or rafters which were assumed to be a safe distance from the
chimney. If a chimney fire has occurred, have your chimney inspected by a qualified expert before using
again
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