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DATE PRINTED: 4/7/11
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Maintenance
ASH REMOVAL
Ashes may be removed at any time, but must be removed when they approach the level of the door opening. DO NOT
remove all ashes from the stove as a wood fire burns best when made on a bed of ashes. The frequency with which you
need to empty the ashes depends on the type of fuel being used. Hardwoods will leave more ashes than softwoods
unless the coals are raked to the front of the firebox before each reloading. Remove ashes only when they are cold. Hot
coals should be not dumped where they may start a fire.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid until the all cinders have thoroughly cooled. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground. They should be kept well away from all
combustible materials pending final disposal.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Your local BLAZE KING dealer is your authorized service representative. Should you have any problems with operating
or maintaining your BLAZE KING stove, contact your dealer as soon as possible. The dealer will help you solve
operating problems, provide replacement parts, and/or arrange warranty service repairs as required. Dealers will need
information such as model, serial number, date of purchase, and a summary of the problem.
CREOSOTE FORMATION
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form
creosote. If not burned by the catalyst, the creosote vapors condense in the 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. When in good
condition and operated properly, your Blaze King catalyst-equipped stove is clean-burning. If significant creosote buildup
occurs, reexamine your fire building and burning procedures. Most instances of creosote buildup in the chimneys of
catalytic woodstoves are due to operator error. If you still have questions consult your dealer or contact the Customer
Service department at Blaze King.
INSPECT CHIMNEY TWICE MONTHLY
Inspect your chimney at least twice each month during the heating season. Creosote may form in the chimney flue and
flue cap, or may appear as patches in one or more places in the system. It may appear in the form of a thin, hard glaze,
a large fluffy mass, barely harder than cotton candy, or a solid plug, literally closing the chimney so that the fire will not
burn. Patches of creosote in your chimney indicate a possible air leak. Any leak must be repaired. A chimney fire or
deterioration can enlarge the leak. This will admit more air and cause exhaust gases to condense and form additional
creosote. If a significant amount of creosote has accumulated, it must be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
CHIMNEY CLEANING
NEVER intentionally start a chimney fire to clean the flue. Hire a certified chimney sweep or clean the chimney yourself
with a tight-fitting chimney brush. Makeshift equipment hoses, tire chains, etc. can damage the flue and will probably do
an unsatisfactory cleaning job. After cleaning the chimney, clean inside the top of the stove.
If needed, scrape and vacuum all creosote and fly ash from area around the by-pass door. Re-install the first section of
pipe to the stove. Refer to the Installation Instructions.
LOADING DOOR GASKET
INSPECT TWICE YEARLY. REPLACE WHEN NEEDED.
Safe and efficient operation of an airtight woodstove depends greatly on the integrity of the gaskets. Therefore, it is
imperative that the loading door gasket be checked at least twice each heating season. A loose or improperly adjusted
loading door may make the stove hard to control, and will speed door gasket deterioration.
