DutchWest Sequoia 2160, Руководство по установке и эксплуатации для владельцев жилья

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Dutchwest Sequoia
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If combustor removal is necessary for cleaning or
closer inspection, lift it gently out of its chamber.
NOTE: Have a replacement Interam gasket available
before removing the combustor.
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Check the combustor and the bottom of the refrac-
tory chamber for a buildup of fly ash, and remove any
ash by gently blowing air through the combustor. Do not
brush the surface, as this could damage the element.
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Inspect the combustor, referring to the information
in the “Catalytic Combustor Appendix” on Page 28 for
information on what to look for. Although small hair-
line cracks will not affect performance, the combustor
should be essentially intact. If the combustor is broken
in pieces or has sections missing, it should be replaced.
Call your local Dutchwest dealer for a replacement
combustor, item #CB56. Consult the warranty section
at the back of this manual for further information on
catalytic combustor replacement.
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If the combustor is in good condition and clean, re-
install it. Be sure first to carefully wrap a new Interam®
gasket (an extra was provided with your stove) around
its perimeter before replacement. Insert the gasketed
combustor back into position, and replace the refractory
package.
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Before replacing the stove top, check the damper. If
the gasket is intact, but the damper is not locking tightly,
adjustment should be made. Directions for adjusting
the damper are on Page 24. Also check the gasket that
seals the top plate.
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Gasket should be replaced only if damaged or miss-
ing. The top plate and gasket both are sealed with a
3/8” gasket. The procedure for removing the old gasket
and installing the new is the same as that described for
door gaskets on Page 23.
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Replace the stove top, and secure it by tightening
the two top plate bolts from inside the firebox. Be sure
the top plate seats properly before tightening. Tighten
the bolts gradually and alternately.
Watch for Better Results
Finish up by cleaning the chimney and chimney con-
nector. Then, operate the stove in a typical manner for
two weeks and observe the stove’s performance, tak-
ing particular note of the performance tests described
above.
If a problem persists, contact your local dealer for fur-
ther advice about your particular situation.
A Clean Chimney System is
Safer and Works Better
Learn to Recognize Creosote and Soot
When you first begin using the stove, check daily for
creosote - a substance that can look like either thick tar
or black, crisp flakes. Experience will show how often
you need to clean to be safe. The frequency may even
vary during the year. In the colder months when the hot-
test fires producing the least creosote are burned, you
may need to clean less frequently. During the warmer
months when creosote is more likely to result from
cooler-burning fires, more frequent cleaning may be
necessary.
At the very least, inspect the chimney and chimney con-
nector twice monthly. Clean if necessary. Let the stove
cool to determine if a buildup of creosote or soot has
occurred. If a significant layer of creosote has accumu-
lated (1/8” [3mm]), or if soot has built up, either should
be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Failure
to keep the chimney and connector system clean can
result in a serious chimney fire.
The conditions for a chimney fire develop like this:
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
within the flue system which can damage the chimney
and overheat adjacent combustible material.
To reduce the amount of creosote that may form, re-
member to provide adequate air for combustion and to
strive for small, intense fires rather than large, smolder-
ing ones.
Coal fires cause soot, which requires removal as well.
When coal is burned, the products of combustion com-
bine with moisture to form a soot residue which accu-
mulates in the flue lining. When ignited, this soot makes
an extremely hot fire.
You can never be too safe. Contact your local fire
authority for information on what to do in the event of a
chimney fire, and have a clearly defined plan on how to
handle one.
Inspect Chimney Connector and Chimney
Twice Monthly and Clean as Required
Let the stove cool completely before you inspect the
chimney. Then, using a strong light, sight up through
the flue collar into the chimney flue. If it is not possible
to inspect the flue system in this fashion, the stove must
be disconnected to provide adequate viewing.