Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc
®
Shelburne Model 8371
Maintenance
M
ONITORING
S
TOVE
T
EMPERATURES
Monitor the stove temperatures with a stove
thermometer (available from your dealer) placed on
the top center of the stove. The thermometer could
read as high as 600°F (427°C) on high burn and
300-400°F (149°-204°C) on low burn.
Do not over-fire the stove.
(refer to page 21).
NOTE: ANY SYMPTOMS OF OVER-FIRING WILL
VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
C
REOSOTE
F
ORMATION
&
R
EMOVAL
Wood burned slowly at low temperatures 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, inspect the chimney connector
and chimney at least once every two months during
the heating season to determine if there is a
creosote buildup.
If such a creosote build-up occurs, inspect the
stovepipe connector and chimney more often, at
least monthly during the heating season to monitor
the accumulation. Whenever a creosote residue
greater that 1/4" (6 mm) accumulates, remove it to
reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Prevention
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.
After reloading with wood, burn the stove with the
primary air control fully open for 15 to 20 minutes.
This manner of operation ensures early engagement
of the secondary combustion system that minimizes
creosote buildup in the chimney.
If your glass always remains dirty, your operating
temperatures are consistently too low or your wood
is wet; therefore, there is a higher risk of creosote
buildup.
Inspect the venting system 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.
Cleaning
Remove accumulated creosote with a cleaning
brush specifically designed for the type of chimney
in use. We recommend you 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 recommended that before each heating
season you have the entire system professionally
inspected, cleaned and repaired, if necessary.
G
ASKETS
Replace gasket material every two to three seasons,
depending on stove use, or whenever it becomes
deteriorated or loose. If the front or ash door seals
leak, new gaskets will ensure a tight seal and
improved stove performance.
We recommend you only use Hearthstone
replacement gaskets when you need to replace your
door or other gaskets. Contact your dealer for
gasket kit # 93-58700 that includes instructions, and
all the gaskets needed for your stove.
To replace door gaskets, first remove the old
gaskets. Clean all gasket channels with a wire
brush or other suitable tool. Sparingly apply gasket
cement to the door channels and push the new
gasket into place without stretching the gasket
material. Too much glue will saturate the gasket –
this will harden the gasket, and reduce its
performance. Shut the door immediately to fully
press the gasket into place and assure a positive
seal.
Do not use gasket glue on the glass gasket as the
liquid glue could run onto the glass.
Gasket kit # 93-58700 contains the following items:
8’ (244 cm) Length, 1/4" (6.4 mm) Adhesive
Backed, Black Rope
9’ (275 cm) Length, 3/8" (9.5 mm) Diameter,
Medium Density, Adhesive Backed, Black
Rope
6 each, Gasket Pads for the Glass Clips
Gasket Glue
G
LASS
Do not operate the stove with a broken door glass.
Do not abuse the front door by striking or slamming.
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