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Section
5
– Maintenance
Use the table below as a general maintenance schedule for your stove. See below the table for detailed
information on performing the maintenance.
Ash disposal
Every 1-2 weeks
Chimney inspection and cleaning
Every 2-3 months
Gasket replacement
Every year or as needed
Glass cleaning and replacement
As needed
Brick replacement
Replace broken bricks as needed
Clean and inspect stove
Every year
Replace ceramic insulation
Every year or as needed
Ash disposal – Every 1-2 weeks
1.
Empty the ash pan when the fire is out. Never try to empty the ash pan when the stove has an
active or full fire, doing so will over heat the stove.
2.
Using gloves, remove the ash pan by turning the handle to one side or the other and pulling
straight out.
3.
Dump the ashes into a non-combustible container away from the house.
NEVER EMPTY
ASHES INTO A COMBUSTIBLE CONTAINER SUCH AS A PLASTIC BUCKET OR
PAPER BAG. NEVER LEAVE ASHES IN THE HOUSE OR GARAGE.
4.
Before replacing the ash pan, check to see if any ashes need to be removed from the ash pan
plenum. If any ashes remain in the ash plenum it will prevent the ash pan from sliding all the way
in and it may not seal, resulting in air entering the ash grate which will produce a runaway fire.
5.
Replace the ash pan by inserting it back into the stove, pushing in on the handle while in a
horizontal position, and turning the handle vertically (spring towards the bottom).
Chimney inspection and cleaning – Every 2-3 months
1.
Refer to the chimney manufacturers installation instructions for additional information on cleaning
the chimney. We recommend having the chimney cleaned by a licensed professional chimney
sweep.
2.
When wood is burned, it releases tar and other organic vapors. When these vapors combine with
moisture, creosote is formed and enters the chimney. When the stove is burning on a low setting,
the exhaust can be moving slow and the chimney can be relatively cool. This combination of slow
exhaust and a cool chimney causes creosote to stick to the walls of the chimney. When creosote
accumulates, it causes the draft to slow and the problem of creosote accumulation will compound.
If the creosote is not removed on a regular basis, a chimney fire can occur which can damage the
chimney and/or stove. Therefore, the importance of regular chimney maintenance cannot be
emphasized enough.
Gasket Replacement – Every year or as needed
1.
Gaskets need to be checked at least once a year. The gaskets on your stove are designed to keep
unwanted air out of the firebox. Neglecting these gaskets can cause a decrease in burn times,
more wood consumption and possible over heating of the stove. When checking the gaskets, look
for wear areas that show fraying or cutting. Check the gasket for softness by pressing them with
your finger and give a slight tug on one area to see if the glue is still holding. Gaskets that are cut
or fraying can cause small air leaks in that spot. Gaskets that are hard will not conform to the
stove and may leak air. Gaskets that are not held in with glue could come out at an inconvenient
time. The gaskets that need to be checked are: Door gasket, ash pan gasket, and glass gasket.
Refer to section 8 for part numbers for the correct gasket for your stove and check with your
dealer for parts availability.
