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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
Planning Installation
Safety and General
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Parts / Accessories
Maintenance
DOOR HINGES:
If door hinges need lubricating, use an anti-seize com-
pound (never use oil) available from your IHP dealer.
DOOR LATCH:
Adjustment Instructions - Remove the right side heat
shield by loosening the 3 screws located on the side of the insert. Using
a “L” shaped 5/32” allen wrench, loosen the locking screw in the latch
assembly as shown in Figure 33. With the locking screw loosened, adjust
the top 5/32” allen screw
(
Figure 33
)
in the front of the insert to adjust
the door tension. Turning the screw to the right will tighten the door,
turning the screw to the left will loosen the door. When you loosen the
door it will be easiest to pull the roller pin to the full forward position and
make slight adjustments to tighten to the desired tension. Assure that
the tension on the front door creates a good seal between the gasket on
the front door and the firebox front. After adjusting the door tension,
re-tighten the lock screw and replace the side panel.
• Do not use chemical glass cleaners as they may damage the gaskets
or painted surfaces.
TIPS FOR KEEPING THE GLASS CLEAN
• Burn only dry seasoned cord wood. Wet wood = Dirty glass.
• A short, hot fire (15 - 20 minutes) may help to clean off some of the
normal buildup. Lower burns = more build-up. Higher burns = less
build-up.
• Keep freshly loaded wood away from the glass.
• After reloading, allow all the wood to catch flame before dampering
down the stove or fireplace insert.
Removal of the fireplace insert for the purpose of inspecting the fireplace
insert and fireplace
- See
Page 14
, Reverse installation instructions.
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
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. The chimney and
chimney connector should be inspected at least once monthly during
the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If
creosote has accumulated (1/8” [3mm] or more), it should be removed
to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
DOOR GASKET:
Periodically check gasket to make sure it is not over-
compressed. If compressed, replace with a special woven door rope.
(Don’t try substituting rope, only use special IHP door rope).
PLATED ACCESSORIES:
Clean only with a household type glass cleaner
and a very soft cotton cloth. Other products may damage plated finish,
paint and gaskets.
BAFFLE BOARDS:
Your baffle boards should be inspected during every
chimney cleaning. If either board is damaged then replace baffle boards.
GLASS CLEANING GUIDELINES
WARNING: DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN APPLIANCE IS HOT!
Glass on any wood stove or fireplace insert will not stay perfectly clean.
Here are some guidelines for cleaning and caring for the glass:
• Ensure the stove or fireplace insert is cold prior to cleaning glass.
• This appliance is designed to provide a flow of air over the inside of
the glass, where along with high heat helps inhibit build-up on the
glass. When build-up occurs, a commercial glass cleaner designed
for stoves is recommended. Regular household glass cleaners will
not clean creosote.
• Do not use abrasives such as steel pads, steel wool or oven cleaner
as they will scratch the glass. Never scrape glass with a razor blade
as this may pit the glass and make it impossible to clean in the future.
Figure 33
Locking Screw
Adjustment Screw
Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and firing technique.
Check daily for creosote build-up until experience shows how often
you need to clean to be safe. Be aware that the hotter the fire the
less creosote is deposited, and weekly cleaning may be necessary
in mild weather even though monthly cleaning may be enough in
the coldest months. Contact your local municipal or provincial fire
authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a
clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire.
CAUTION
Cleaning Glass: Ensure appliance is cold prior
to cleaning glass. A commercial glass cleaner
designed for stoves is recommended. Do not use
abrasive cleaners. Do not clean with any materials,
which may scratch or otherwise damage the glass.
Scratches on the glass can develop into cracks or
break. Inspect the glass regularly. If you detect a
crack, extinguish the fire and contact your dealer
for a replacement.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Ashes should be scooped out of a cool stove or fireplace insert with a
small metal shovel. Ashes should be placed in a steel container with a
tight fitting lid and moved outdoors immediately. Other waste shall not be
placed in this container. The closed container of ashes should be placed on
a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in
soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed
container until all the cinders have thoroughly cooled. Ashes can ignite
up to 72 hours after removal from the fireplace insert.
WARNING
Inspect and clean chimney and connector frequently.
Under certain conditions of use, creosote buildup
may occur rapidly.
Remove right side panel
to access adjustment
screw and locking screw
Right Side
of Insert
Operation
