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HEI240 Wood Insert Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual
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You should always replace defective parts with original parts (see
Appendix 8:
Exploded
Diagram and Parts List
). Firing each load hot to begin a cycle as described above will
not cause premature deterioration of the insert. However, letting the insert run with the air
control fully open for the entire burn cycles can cause damage over time. The hotter you
run the insert throughout burn cycles, the more quickly its components will deteriorate.
For that reason,
never leave the insert unattended while a new load is being fired
hot
.
5.1.1 Cleaning Door Glass
Under normal conditions, your door glass should stay relatively clear. If your firewood is
dry enough and you follow the operating instructions in this manual, a whitish, dusty
deposit will form on the inside of the glass after a week or so of use. This is normal and
can be easily removed when the insert is cool by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel
and then drying.
Never try to clean the glass when the insert is hot.
In spring and fall when the insert is run at lower temperatures, you may see some light
brown stains forming, especially at the lower corners of the glass. This indicates that the
fire has been smoky and some of the smoke has condensed on the glass. When the
weather is mild, you may find that letting the fire go out is better than trying to maintain a
continuous fire. Use the technique described above for building a fire to take the chill off
the house.
If you do get brown stains on the glass you can remove them with special cleaners for
wood heater glass doors.
Do not use abrasives to clean your insert’s door glass.
The deposits that form on the glass are the best indication of the quality of your fuel and
how well you are doing in operating the insert. Your goal should be clear glass with no
brown stains. If you continue to see brown stains on the glass, something about your fuel
and operating procedure needs to be changed. Stains on the glass indicate incomplete
combustion of the wood, which also means more smoke emissions and faster formation
of creosote in the chimney.
If you see brown streaks coming from the edge of the glass, it is time to replace the gasket
around the glass. Visit your insert retailer to get the self-adhesive glass gasket and follow
the instructions below for installation.
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the insert if
the glass is broken.
5.1.2 Replacing the Door Gasket
It is important to maintain the gasket in good condition. After a year or more of use, the
door gasket will compress and become hard, which may allow air to leak past it. You can
test the condition of the door gasket by closing and latching the door on a strip of paper.
Test all around the door. If the paper slips out easily anywhere, it is time to replace the
gasket.
Use the correct replacement gasket that you can purchase from your retailer. The
diameter and density of the gasket is important to getting a good seal.