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WARNING!
NEVER STORE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
ESPECIALLY GASOLINE. IN THE VICINITY OF
THE HEATER.
CAUTION!
OVER FIRING THE APPLIANCE MAY CAUSE
A HOUSE FIRE. IF A UNIT OR CHIMNEY
CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU ARE OVER FIRING.
CAUTION!
NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN
FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START OR "FRESHEN UP" A
FIRE IN THE HEATER.
CAUTION!
USE COAL ONLY. DO NOT USE DRIED LUMBER,
TREATED WOOD ARTIFICIAL OR PRESSED LOGS.
WARNING!
NEVER OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH THE FUEL
DOOR OPEN.
WARNING!
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE SPACE BENEATH THE HEATER
Chimney Maintenance
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal
When solid fuel 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 connector and chimney should be inspected at least
twice monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote
or soot buildup has occurred.
If there is any accumulation, it should be removed. Failure to remove
creosote may cause a house fire. Soot may be removed by using a
chimney brush or other commonly available materials.
Chimney fires burn very hot. If the chimney connector should glow
red, immediately call the fire department, then reduce the fire by
closing the inlet air control and pour a large quantity of coarse salt,
baking soda or cool ashes on top of the fire in the firebox. CAUTION:
A chimney fire may cause ignition of wall studs or rafters which
you thought were a safe distance from the chimney. If you have a
chimney fire, have your chimney inspected by a qualified person
before using again.
Service Hints
Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the chimney that creates the
draft. Smoke spillage into the house or excessive buildup of water
or creosote in the chimney are warnings that the chimney is not
functioning properly. Correct problem before using heater. Possible
causes are:
1. The connector pipe may push into the chimney too far, stopping
the draft. (Fig. 5)
2.
Do not connect two heaters into the same chimney flue.
3. The chimney used for a heater must not be used to ventilate the
cellar or basement. If there is a cleanout opening at the base of
the chimney, It must be closed tightly.
4. If the chimney is operating too cool, water will condense in the
chimney and run back into the stove. Soot formation will be rapid
and may block the chimney. Operate the heater at a high enough
fire to keep the chimney warm preventing this condensation.
If the fire burns well but sometimes smokes or burns slowly, it may
be caused by the chimney top being lower than another part of the
house or a nearby tree. The wind blowing over a house or tree,
falls on top of the chimney like water over a dam, beating down the
smoke. The top of the chimney should be at least 3 feet above the
roof and be at least to 2 feet higher than any point of the roof within
10 feet (Fig. 7).
NOTE:
FOR YOUR SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND INSTALLING SMOKE DETECTORS IN YOUR HOME IF NOT ALREADY
INSTALLED.
CAUTION! Do not touch the heater until it has cooled.
