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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
THIS WOOD HEATER NEEDS PERIODIC INSPECTION AND REPAIR FOR
PROPER OPERATION. IT IS AGAINST FEDERAL REGULATIONS TO
OPERATE THIS WOOD HEATER IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
DOOR HINGES:
If door hinges need lubricating, use an anti-seize com-
pound (never use oil) available from your IHP dealer.
DOOR LATCH:
If your door latch fails to latch tightly and the gasket is
in good condition, place a length of pipe (cheater bar) over the inside
portion of the door handle and bend slightly toward the door until the
proper adjustment is obtained. If the door handle does not close easily,
apply high temperature anti-seize to the striker.
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).
WARNING
Inspect and clean chimney and connector frequently.
Under certain conditions of use, creosote buildup
may occur rapidly.
MAINTENANCE
Have your product inspected at least once a year by a qualified
service technician to ensure gaskets, air tubes, baffles, and
venting are in good repair to ensure proper performance. Have
degraded items replaced by a qualified service technician.
PLATED ACCESSORIES:
Clean only with household type glass cleaner
and a very soft cotton cloth. Other products may damage plated finish,
paint and gaskets.
BAFFLE BLANKET:
Your baffle blankets should be inspected during every
chimney cleaning. If the baffle blanket is compressed or heavily stained,
it should be replaced. Heavy creosote stains or matting is an indication
of improper use and your burning habits should be reviewed.
GLASS CLEANING:
Only clean glass with products specifically made to
use on wood stoves. Other products could damage gaskets and paint.
Never scrape glass with a razor blade. This can pit the glass and make it
impossible to clean in the future.
WINDOW GASKET:
The window gasket can be checked by running the
flame of a match near the gasket and around the door. If the flame is
drawn in around the window, the gasket should be replaced.
DOOR HANDLE:
Door handle may become tight as you use the stove.
Free the handle up by using dry graphite supplied with the stove. The
directions are included with the graphite.
