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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.
MAINTENANCE
Your wood stove is a high efficiency stove and therefore requires little maintenance. It is important to
perform a visual inspection of the stove every time it is emptied, in order to insure that no parts have been
damaged, in which case repairs must be performed immediately. Inspect and clean the chimney and
connector pipe periodically for creosote build-up or obstructions.
GASKETING
This unit’s door uses a 1po 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 insure 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.
PAINT
Only clean your stove with a dry soft cloth that will not harm the paint finish. If the paint becomes
scratched or damaged, it is possible to give your wood stove a brand new look, by repainting it with a
1200° F heat resistant paint. For this purpose, simply scrub the surface to be repainted with fine sand paper,
clean it properly, and apply thin coats (2) of paint successively.
CAUTIONS:
• ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.
• THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.
• NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH TRAP OPEN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING THE STOVE. DAMAGE
TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE OR
EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
