Operator Instructions
Maintenance Checks
Check the following parts for damage such as cracks, excessive corrosion, burned out sections and excessive warping:
(See website for descriptions and more detail)
Some warping of the baffle is normal (up to 1/4” or .65cm). Replace if the baffle has permanent warping greater than this
or has signs of cracking or breakage.
Weekly:
• Firebrick - for cracking.
• Door Gasket - sagging, placement, damage.
Monthly:
• Brick rail tabs and brick rails.
• Air riser tube in the back of the firebox.
• Back side of air wash chamber - located in the upper front of firebox.
• Baffle locking pin.
• Boost tube cover - located in center of manifold, bottom front of firebox.
When Cleaning the Chimney System:
• Top baffle board/blanket.
• Baffle.
• Brick Rails.
• Manifold - located in bottom front of firebox.
Blower:
• The blower should be cleaned out a minimum every six months by using a vacuum on the grill openings in the back
and bottom of the blower casing to remove any dust and debris.
• Please contact your dealer if you experience any of the damage listed above. Continuing to operate your stove with
broken parts may accelerate damage to other parts and may void your warranty.
Maintenance Continued;
1. Burn only dry and well seasoned cord wood. The denser or heavier the wood when dry, the greater its heat value.
This is why hardwoods are generally preferred. Green or wet wood will cause a rapid buildup of creosote. If you feel
it is necessary to burn wet or unseasoned wood, do so only with the air inlet set open enough to maintain a good
strong fire and fairly high chimney temperatures. Do not attempt to burn overnight using green wood or wet wood.
Wet wood can cause up to 25% drop in heater output, as well as contributing significantly to creosote buildup.
WARNING: Never use chemicals or any other volatile liquid to start a fire. Do not burn garbage, or flammable
fluids such as gasoline, naphtha, or engine oil. We strongly recommend that smoke detectors be installed.
2. Remove ashes frequently. Embers can roll out the door and create a fire hazard. Maintain a 1"(25mm) minimum ash
base.
3. If glass becomes darkened through slow burning or poor wood, it can readily be cleaned with fireplace glass cleaner
when stove is cold. Never scrape with an object that might scratch the glass. The type and amount of deposit on the
glass is a good indication of the flue pipe and chimney buildup. A light brown dusty deposit that is easily wiped off
usually indicates good combustion and dry, well-seasoned wood and therefore relatively clean pipes and chimney.
On the other hand, a black greasy deposit that is difficult to remove is a result of wet and green wood and too slow a
burning rate. This heavy deposit is building up at least as quickly in the chimney.
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