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M aking sure sm oke outlet dam per is FULL OPEN,
open the door ½ inch for 15 seconds before
opening it completely. This provides a slow
combustion of the accumulated gases above the
fire rather that a sudden burst of flam e caused by
the introductions of oxygen. This w ill also allow
sm oke to move out of the heater more com pletely.
D. Ash Control and Rem oval
For best results, shake dow n ashes until live coals
start to fall. Rem ove the ashes w hen the fir is low
prior to adding fuel. This should be done daily or
as often as required to avoid ash buildup.
DO NOT allow ashes to build up to the grate level
as this w ill cause intense heat on the grate ans
cause it to warp and have a short life. Inspect the
area around the ash pan and clean out as required.
For disposal of ashes, places ashes in m etal
container w ith a tight fitting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on an
incom bustible floor or on the ground, w ell aw ay
from all com bustible materials, pending final
disposal. If ashes are disposed of by burial in the
soil or otherw ise locally dispersed, they should be
retained in the closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled.
DO NO T USE A PAPER BAG OR BO X.
E.
Creosote Form ation and Rem oval
W hen wood is burned slow ly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors w hich com bine w ith expelled
m oisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cool chim ney flue of a
slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the flue lining, the connector pipe
and w ithin the heater. W hen ignited, this creosote
m akes an extrem ely hot fire.
If this happens, the fire departm ent should be
called im m ediately. Extinguish the fire in the heater
by dum ping a large quantity of course salt on the
fire, or by using a dry pow der to keep air from
entering the chim ney. If possible, do not use w ater
to extinguish a chimney fire because it could
dam age the flue liner. If there is a major creosote
problem , have the chim ney, stove pipe and heater
cleaned and inspected before firing the heater
again.
In addition to being a fire hazard, the presence of
creosote w ill affect the perform ance by reducing
the draft. This may cause sm oking from the fill
door or cause the inability to hold a fire.
The chim ney connector and chim ney should be
inspected at least once every tw o months during
the heating season to determ ine if a soot buildup
has occurred.
To reduce Creosote Problem :
1.
Use dry w ood.
2.
Burn a hot fire for approxim ately 30 m inutes
daily.
3.
Keep stack tem perature above 250 degrees
Fahrenheit. Below 250 degrees Fahrenheit
produces black liquid creosote.
4.
Rather than burn the heater extensively at a
low setting during the m ild tem peratures of 50
degrees and above, build a sm all hot fire for a
short period of tim e.
Chim ney inspection and cleaning
The chim ney and heater should be inspected for
creosote buildup every tw o weeks during the
heating season. Creosote is recognizable as a
black oily or flaky deposit on the w alls of the
heater and flue. If creosote has accum ulated, it
should be rem oved to reduce the risk of a chim ney
fire.
PERFORMANCE TIPS
A.
If your heater SM OKES, has LOW HEAT
OUTPUT, or CANNOT M AINTAIN A FIRE, review
the follow ing:
1.
The chim ney draft must be at least .04" W .C.
w ith .06" W .C. the recom m ended draft.
2.
Clean creosote deposits from the chim ney and
connector pipe.
3.
The connector pipe from the heater to the
chim ney may be too long. Reposition the
heater, if possible, for minim um clearances.
4.
Do not have more than tw o 90 degree elbows
in the connector pipe.
5.
Horizontal connector pipe m ust have 1/4" rise
per linear foot.
6.
Use a chimney cap to reduce dow n drafts in
the chim ney.
7.
M ore than one heating appliance connected to
the sam e chim ney flue can affect the draft.
8.
Ash clean out at the chim ney base must be
sealed w ith the door closed tightly.
9.
Rem ove tree lim bs that are too close to
chim ney.
10. The chim ney height may not be adequate for
proper draft. Increase height if necessary.
11. Burn sm all hot fires instead of heavily loaded
sm oldering fires in mild w eather.
12. Sufficient com bustion air may not be available
to the heater. This can occur in som e new ly
constructed highly insulated “light” houses.
Open a w indow I the rom in w hich the heater is
located., If this helps, then outside air must be
piped tot he dam per area of the heater. Consult
your dealer for assistance.
B. Fire Burns Too Hot or Too Fast
1.
Check door gasket for proper seal.
2.
Be sure knob is set to LOW setting.
3.
Check combustion air dam per. Be sure it is not
sticking open. (See section B under Operating
instructions)
4.
For w ood burning, allow ashes to build up on
grate.
5.
Check chim ney draft - .07" W .C. m axim um .
6.
High w inds or prevailing w inds may cause
excessive draft.
7.
Install a barom etric dam per in pipe to reduce
drat.
8.
Contact dealer for assistance.
C. Fire Goes Out
1.
Check chim ney draft. Should be no less than
.04" W .C. but .06" is recomm ended.
2.
Shake dow n ashes more frequently.
3.
Use poker w ith tip vertical and down to rem ove
ashes from the edges of the grate next to the
firebrick.
4.
Rem ove the ashes. Do not allow them to build
up under the grate in the ash pan.
5.
Keep pipe dam per open until fire has rekindled.
6.
Adjust dam per control knob for increased
com bustion air.