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ASH DISPOSAL
Disposal of ashes – Ashes should be placed in a steel container with a tight fitting lid and moved outdoors
immediately. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well
away from 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 cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other
waste shall not be placed in this container.
SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when
exposed to elevated concentrations for extended periods of time. While the modern combustion systems in heaters
drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted out the chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or confined areas
can be dangerous. Make sure you stove gaskets and chimney joints are in good working order and sealing properly
to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended that you use both smoke and CO monitors in areas having the
potential to generate CO.
CHECK AND CLEAN THE HOPPER
Check the hopper periodically to determine if there is any sawdust or pellets that are sticking to the hopper
surface. Clean as needed.
DOOR AND GLASS GASKETS
Inspect the main door and glass window gaskets periodically. The main door may need to be removed to have
frayed, broken, or compacted gaskets replaced by your authorized dealer. The glass gasket has a gap at the
bottom for the airwash. This unit’s door uses a 5/8” diameter rope gasket.
BLOWER MOTORS
Clean the air holes on the motors of both the exhaust and distribution blowers annually. Remove the exhaust
blower from the exhaust duct and clean out the internal fan blades as part of your fall start-up.
PAINTED SURFACES
Painted surfaces may be wiped down with a damp cloth. If scratches appear, or you wish to renew your paint,
contact your authorized dealer to obtain a can of suitable high-temperature paint.
GLASS - CLEANING, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN DOOR GLASS
Cleaning - We recommend using a high quality glass cleaner. Should a build up of creosote or carbon accumulate,
you may wish to use 000 steel wool and water to clean the glass. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners. DO NOT perform
the cleaning while the glass is HOT. In the event you need to replace the glass, remove the four(4) screws and glass
retainers. While wearing leather gloves (or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass), carefully remove
any loose pieces of glass from the door frame. Dispose of all broken glass properly. ONLY high temperature ceramic
glass of the correct size and thickness may be used. DO NOT substitute alternative materials for the glass. Contact
your authorized dealer to obtain this glass. Re-install the new glass by re-attaching the retainers and screws, careful
not to overtighten the screws for this could damage the glass. DO NOT abuse the door glass by striking, slamming
or similar trauma. Do not operate the stove with the glass removed, cracked or broken.
FALL START UP
Prior to starting the first fire of the heating season, check the outside area around the exhaust and air intake
systems for obstructions. Clean and remove any fly ash from the exhaust venting system. Clean any screens on the
exhaust system and on the outside air intake pipe. Turn all of the controls on and make sure that they are working
properly. This is also a good time to give the entire stove a good cleaning throughout.
SPRING SHUTDOWN
After the last burn in the spring, remove any remaining pellets from the hopper and the auger feed system. Scoop
out the pellets and then run the auger until the hopper is empty and pellets stop flowing (this can be done by
pressing the “ON” button with the viewing door open). Vacuum out the hopper. Thoroughly clean the burnpot, and
firebox. It may be desirable to spray the inside of the cleaned hopper with an aerosol silicone spray if your stove is
in a high humidity area. The exhaust system should be thoroughly cleaned.
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
The required chimney connector must be kept clean and in good condition.
CAUTION: 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.
