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Dutchwest Seneca
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The chimney connector should be cleaned by discon-
necting the sections, taking them outside, and removing
any deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the
connector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure
the individual sections with three sheet metal screws
per section.
If you are unable to inspect and/or clean the chimney
system yourself, contact your local dealer or hire a
qualified chimney sweep in your area to do the job.
Maintenance Schedule
The Stove:
DAILY:
•
Ashes should be removed before they reach the top
of the ash pan. Check accumulation at least once a
day.
•
Keep the area around the stove clear of any com-
bustible materials such as wood, furniture or cloth-
ing.
TWO MONTHS:
•
Inspect the catalytic combustor. Clean if necessary.
•
Check door handle to be sure it is sealing properly.
Gaskets become compressed after a period of time
and the tight seal may be lost. Check that the door
latch is firmly attached to the door shaft. If neces-
sary, seat the latch firmly on the shaft and retighten
the set screw on the door latch.
•
Check leg bolts and heat shield screws; tighten if
necessary.
Annual Spring Cleaning
•
Check gaskets for wear, and replace if necessary.
•
Remove ashes from the ash pan and replace with a
moisture absorbing material (such as kitty litter) to
keep the interior of the stove dry.
•
Inspect and clean the refractory package.
•
Clean the dust from the inner sides of bottom, rear
or pipe heat shields if your stove is equipped with
them. Clean surfaces are better heat reflectors than
dirty surfaces.
•
Touch up the black paint.
The Chimney Connector
TWO WEEKS:
•
Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean
if necessary.
TWO MONTHS:
•
Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay
particular attention to the horizontal runs of chimney
connector, and the elbows. Clean the system if
necessary.
Yearly Spring Cleaning
•
Disassemble the chimney connector and take it
outdoors for inspection and cleaning. Replace weak
sections of connector.
•
Inspect the chimney for signs of deterioration.
Repairs to a masonry chimney should be made by a
professional mason. Replace damaged sections of
prefabricated chimney. Your local dealer or a chim-
ney sweep can help determine when replacement is
necessary.
•
Thoroughly clean the chimney.