Phoenix Model 8612
Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc
®
www.hearthstonestoves.com
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Maintenance
Contact your dealer for any parts, or service.
M
ONITORING
S
TOVE
T
EMPERATURES
Monitor the stove temperatures with a stove
thermometer (available from your dealer) placed on
the top center stone of the stove. The thermometer
could read as high as 500
F (260
C) on High Burn
and 200
F (95
C) on low burn. Maintaining
temperatures in excess of 500
F (260
C) can cause
the stones to crack and cause other damage to the
stove.
Do not over-fire the stove.
(Refer to page 21).
Damage done by over-firing will void the
warranty.
C
REOSOTE
F
ORMATION
A
ND
N
EED
F
OR
R
EMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors, which combine with expelled
moisture to form creosote. These 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, which may
damage the chimney, or even destroy the house.
When burning wood, the chimney connector and
chimney should be inspected at least once every two
months during the heating season to determine if a
creosote buildup has occurred.
To prevent the buildup of creosote:
1. Burn only seasoned (dry) cordwood.
2. Burn the stove with the primary air control fully
open for 35 - 45 minutes daily to burn out
creosote deposits from within the stove and the
venting system (do not over-fire).
3. After reloading with wood, burn the stove with the
primary air control fully open for 20 to 30 minutes.
This manner of operation ensures early
engagement of the secondary combustion
system, which greatly minimizes creosote buildup
in the chimney.
Inspected the stovepipe connector and chimney at
least bi-monthly during the heating season to
determine if creosote build-up has occurred. If a
creosote residue greater that 1/4" (6 mm) has
accumulated, remove it promptly to reduce the risk of
a chimney fire.
If your glass remains dirty, your stove’s operating
temperatures are probably consistently lower than
normal; therefore, there is a higher risk of creosote
buildup.
The venting system must be inspected at the stove
connection,
and
at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces
tend to build creosote deposits faster, so it is
important to check the chimney at the top (where it is
coolest) as well as from the bottom near the stove.
Remove accumulated creosote with a cleaning brush
specifically designed for the type of chimney in use.
Use a certified chimney sweep to perform this
service. Contact your dealer for the name of a
certified chimney sweep in your area (your dealer
may be a certified sweep!).
We also recommend that you have the entire heating
and venting system professionally inspected, cleaned
and repaired, if necessary, before each heating
season.
G
ASKETS
Replace gasket material every two to three seasons,
depending on stove use. If the door seal is loose, a
new gasket will assure a tight seal and improved
stove performance. Contact your dealer for a gasket
kit that includes instructions and gaskets for your
stove.
The procedure for replacing gaskets on the glass is
reviewed in the following section covering Glass.
To replace door gaskets, first remove the old gaskets
with a utility or putty knife. Clean all gasket channels
with a wire brush. Apply gasket cement (where
needed) to the channels and push the new gasket
into place without stretching the gasket material.
Close the door immediately to fully press the gasket
into place and assure a positive seal.
We require the use of the following gaskets:
GLASS: 54" (137 cm) Length, 3/4" (1.9 cm) Wide,
Adhesive Backed Black Tape
FRONT DOOR: 60" (152 cm) Length, 3/8" (.95 cm)
Diameter, Low Density Black Tube
ASH
DOOR:
30" (76 cm) Length, 1/4" (.64 cm)
Diameter, Low Density, Black Tube
G
LASS
Do not operate the stove with a broken door glass.
Do not abuse the front door by striking or slamming.
When necessary, the glass can be cleaned with low
alkaline content commercial stove glass cleaners,
which are available from your local dealer. Never
