Golden Eagle THE LINCOLN, Operating & Installation Manual

MAINTENANCE 

17 

Chimney & Vent Cleaning 

Creosote Formation – When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with 

moisture in the air and flue gases to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney and 
accumulates on the flue lining. If ignited, this creosote burns very hot, and may damage the chimney or lead to a 

catastrophic house fire. Despite their high efficiency, all wood-burning stoves in time, accumulate creosote which must be 

removed. 

Fly Ash – This accumulates in the horizontal portion of an exhaust run. Though noncombustible, it may impede the 

normal exhaust flow. It should therefore be periodically removed. 
 

Inspection and Removal – The chimney connector and chimney or pellet vent should be inspected regularly to determine 

if a creosote or fly ash build-up has occurred.  At a minimum, it should be checked after every ton of fuel burned.  If 

burning less than a ton per year the exhaust flue should still be inspected at least twice a burning season; once at the 

beginning of the season, and then again halfway through the season.  If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed 

to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Inspect the system at the stove connection and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces 
tend to build creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from the top as well as from the bottom. 

The creosote should be removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney or pellet vent in use. A 

qualified chimney sweep can perform this service. It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire 

system be professionally inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, repaired. 

 
To clean the chimney, detach the vent at the combustion blower transition where it is attached to the blower. 

Recommended Maintenance Schedule 

Use this as a guide under average-use conditions. 

Daily 

Weekly 

Annually or per Ton 

Burn Pot 

Emptied 

Cleaned 

Glass Wiped 

Cleaned 

Combustion Chamber 

Brushed 

Ashes  

As 

Needed 

Interior Chambers 

Bi-Weekly 

Combustion Blower Blades 

Vacuumed / Brushed 

Convection Blower Impeller 

Vacuumed / Brushed 

Vent System 

Cleaned 

Gaskets  

Inspected 

Hopper (end of season) 

Emptied and vacuumed 

Gasket around door and door glass should be inspected and repaired or replaced when necessary (see “

REPLACEMENT 

PARTS

”).

Removal and Replacement of Broken Door Glass 

 
While wearing leather gloves (or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass), carefully remove any loose pieces 

of glass from the doorframe. Dispose of all broken glass properly. Return the damaged door to your Golden Eagle Dealer 

for repair or replacement. 

Neither the appliance owner nor any other unauthorized person(s) should replace the door glass. An authorized Golden 

Eagle dealer must perform all repairs involving door glass.