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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
MAINTENANCE
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.
DOOR HINGES: If door hinges need lubricating, use an anti-seize com-
pound (never use oil) available from your IHP dealer.
DOOR LATCH: If your door latch fails to latch tightly and the gasket is in
good condition, place a length of pipe (cheater bar) over the inside portion
of the door handle and bend slightly toward the door until the proper
adjustment is obtained. If the door handle does not close easily, apply
high temperature anti-seize to the striker.
DOOR GASKET: Periodically check gasket to make sure it is not over-
compressed. If compressed, replace with a special woven door rope.
(Don’t try substituting rope, only use special IHP door rope).
PLATED ACCESSORIES: Clean only with a household type glass cleaner
and a very soft cotton cloth Other products may damage plated finish,
paint and gaskets.
BAFFLE BLANKETS: Your baffle blankets should be inspected during
every chimney cleaning. If the blanket is compressed or heavily stained,
it should be replaced. Heavy creosote stains or matting is an indication
of improper use and your burning habits should be reviewed.
GLASS CLEANING: Only clean glass with products specifically made to
use on wood stoves and fireplace inserts. Other products could damage
gaskets and paint. Never scrape glass with a razor blade. This can pit
the glass and make it impossible to clean in the future.
WINDOW GASKET: The window gasket can be checked by running the
flame of the match near the gasket and around the door. If the flame is
drawn in around the window, the gasket should be replaced.
DOOR HANDLE: Door handle may become tight as you use the fireplace
insert. Free the handle up by using dry graphite supplied with the fireplace
insert. The directions are included with the graphite.
CAUTION
Cleaning Glass: Ensure appliance is cold prior
to cleaning glass. A commercial glass cleaner
designed for stoves is recommended. Do not use
abrasive cleaners. Do not clean with any materials,
which may scratch or otherwise damage the glass.
Scratches on the glass can develop into cracks or
break. Inspect the glass regularly. If you detect a
crack, extinguish the fire and contact your dealer
for a replacement.
GLASS CLEANING GUIDELINES
WARNING: DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN APPLIANCE IS HOT!
Glass on any wood stove or fireplace insert will not stay perfectly clean.
Here are some guidelines for cleaning and caring for the glass:
• Ensure the appliance is cold prior to cleaning glass.
• This appliance is designed to provide a flow of air over the inside of
the glass, where along with high heat helps inhibit build-up on the
glass. When build-up occurs, a commercial glass cleaner designed
for stoves is recommended. Regular household glass cleaners will
not clean creosote.
• Do not use abrasives such as steel pads, steel wool or oven cleaner
as they will scratch the glass. Never scrape glass with a razor blade
as this may pit the glass and make it impossible to clean in the future.
• Do not use chemical glass cleaners as they may damage the gaskets
or painted surfaces.
TIPS FOR KEEPING THE GLASS CLEAN
• Burn only dry seasoned cord wood. Wet wood = Dirty glass.
• A short, hot fire (15 - 20 minutes) may help to clean off some of the
normal buildup. Lower burns = more build-up. Higher burns = less
build-up.
• Keep freshly loaded wood away from the glass.
• After reloading, allow all the wood to catch flame before dampering
down the appliance.
WARNING
Inspect and clean chimney and connector frequently.
Under certain conditions of use, creosote buildup
may occur rapidly. See Installing the Insert on
Page
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for instructions on removing the appliance for
cleaning (reverse order of instructions).
Have your product inspected at least once a year by a qualified
service technician to ensure gaskets, air tubes, baffles, and venting
are in good repair to ensure proper performance. Have degraded
items replaced by a qualified service technician.
