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mAINTENANCE
height requirements listed in the Chimney
Connection section of the manual have been
met. The physics that link chimney height with
draft creation are vital to the proper operation
of the stove. Failure to meet each of these
minimum requirements will have an adverse
affect on draft. Avoid long horizontal runs
or multiple elbows. Use stove cement to seal
joints in the connector pipe section. Regularly
clean the chimney, connector pipe, rain cap, and
spark arrestor screen. Creosote build up can
reduce the chimney draw and possibly create
a chimney fire.
5. Temporarily out of Operation
After the fire has burned out, open the air con-
trol to its fully open position. This will allow
warm room air to enter the chimney and keep
it as warm as possible until the stove is used
again.
For assistance involving chimney draft issues, con-
tact a knowledgeable licensed heating and cooling
contractor in your area. For questions regarding
manufactured chimney, contact the manufacturer
of the chimney.
nOTe: a DraFT reaDInG OF 0.05 TO 0.06 w.C.
(waTer COluMn) Is requIreD FOr PrOPer
BurnInG OF ThIs sTOVe.
Glass Care
CauTIOn: DO nOT OPeraTe wITh CraCkeD
Or BrOken Glass.
Periodic cleaning of glass will be necessary to
prevent accumulations of ash. Acidic ash buildup
can eventually etch and weaken glass. Creosote
accumulations should burn off during hot fires. 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, extin-
guish the fire immediately and contact the
manufacturer for a replacement before re-firing
the stove.
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; allow to dry thoroughly before reuse.
If deposits are not very heavy, normal glass
cleaners are adequate using a soft, non-abrasive
cleaning pad.
6. Never put substances which can ignite explo-
sively in the unit. Even small explosions in
confined areas can blow out the glass.
Glass rePlaCeMenT
warnInG: rePlaCe Glass OnlY wITh 5MM
hIGh TeMPeraTure CeraMIC Glass OF
The PrOPer sIze. DO nOT use suBsTITuTe
MaTerIals suCh as TeMPereD Glass
Or DOuBle ThICkness wInDOw Glass!
COnTaCT The sTOVe ManuFaCTurer FOr
rePlaCeMenT Glass.
Gasket and Glass cleaning products are avail-
able at local retail home centers. Manufacturers
of cleaning products include, A.W. Perkins Co.
(www.awperkins.com) or Rutland Products (www.
rutland.com).
Glass replacement Procedure:
1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is
thoroughly cooled.
2. Remove screw and glass clips. (See parts list
and diagram.)
3. Remove glass from door frame.
4. If glass is broken, carefully remove and discard
each broken piece to avoid cuts. Discard win-
dow gasket. Replace window and gasket with
original factory replacement parts.
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. Perform replacement procedure in reverse order
after replacing glass and gasket.
8. When replacing glass into door, be sure not to
overtighten screws and clips.
DOOr GaskeT rePlaCeMenT
CauTIOn: DO nOT OPeraTe a sTOVe ThaT
Is MIssInG DOOr GaskeT MaTerIal. OVer
FIrInG anD unsaFe OPeraTInG COnDI-
TIOns MaY resulT.
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
