CADDY PF01015 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download

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N.B.: To minimize the frequency of the chimney cleaning, buy your firewood at least one year before using it. Store it

in a dry place in order to obtain the minimum moisture rate and optimize the efficiency. Do not store wood or

combustible materials within the installation minimum clearances or the space required to reload the appliance and

remove ashes.

When ignited, creosote produces an extremely hot fire inside the chimney.

In the first year of use, inspect the chimney system at regular intervals to determine a cleaning cycle. Depending on

the type of wood used and its quality, a semi-annual cleaning may be required. A yearly cleaning is mandatory.

If a

significant layer of creosote has accumulated, it must be removed immediately to eliminate the risk of chimney
fire.

Remember that a small, hot fire is preferable to a large smouldering one to prevent creosote build-ups within the

system. Prepare an emergency procedure in case of a chimney fire.

It is recommended to clean the heat

exchangers thoroughly at the end of season in order to prevent corrosion.

8.5. SMOKE DETECTOR

We highly recommend the use of a smoke detector. It must be installed at least 15 feet (4,57 m) from the appliance in

order to prevent undue triggering of the detector when reloading.

8.6. DOOR GLASS

To maintain a clean and safe installation, do not build your fire too close to the glass or allow logs to lean on the glass.

Do not operate your furnace at too low a setting. Keep the air inlet opened long enough during the fire start-up to

prevent the fire from smouldering, which could stain the glass.

An intense fire will help keep the glass clean. However, in the event that your glass gets stained, which should not

occur under normal operating conditions, you will have to clean it using a wet cloth and a fireplace glass cleaner. Clean

the glass

ONLY

when the unit has cooled down. Do not use abrasive cleanser.

WARNING: Avoid knocking or scratching the glass. It could crack or break.

8.6.1. GLASS SPECIFICATIONS

The glass is made of 3/16" (4 mm) thick ceramic glass.

Do not operate your wood furnace with a broken glass, as this could seriously damage your furnace.

You can purchase a replacement glass from your PSG dealer.

8.7. ASH DRAWER

Your furnace is equipped with an ash drawer to collect ashes produced by the combustion of wood. This drawer must

not be left open during combustion as this may cause over firing and serious damages to the furnace. Moreover, the

additional air created could cause the dispersion of ashes in the ventilation system.

The drawer must be cleaned

regularly. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any ashes around the drawer in order to avoid the dispersion of
ashes in the ventilation system.

It is important that the door and the ash drawer be kept closed while the appliance is in use.
Maintain all gaskets in good condition; in case of deterioration, contact your dealer for a genuine
replacement gasket.

8.8. ASH GRATE

You must replace the ash grate if it is damaged and a replacement may be obtained from your dealer. The steel plate

on the ash grate is intended to optimize the conservation of heat within the combustion chamber and should be remove

only when emptying the ashes.