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GASKETING
This unit’s doors use a 1/2” diameter rope gasket. It is recommended that you check your gaskets twice a month
during the heating season and change the gaskets (which makes your stove air tight) once a year, in order to
ensure good control over the combustion, maximum efficiency and security. To check for a proper seal, you
should do a paper slip test. Do so by taking a thin piece of paper about the size and thickness of a dollar bill.
Place the paper between the gasket and the sealing surface, then close and latch the door/lid. You should
feel a resistance when tugging on the paper slip, which may vary, but should always have resistance. Perform
this test on every side of the seal, top, bottom, left and right, if possible. If the paper slip pulls out with little or no
resistance, you need to adjust the lid/door and/or replace the gasket. To change the gaskets, simply remove the
damaged one, carefully clean the available gasket groove, apply a gasket cement sold for this purpose, and
install the new gasket. When installing the gasket, never stretch the gasket. You may light up your stove again
approximately 24 hours after having completed this operation.
PAINT
Only clean your stove with a dry soft cloth that will not harm the paint finish. If the paint becomes scratched or
damaged, it is possible to give your wood pellet stove a brand new look, by repainting it with a 1200° F heat
resistant paint that can be purchased from your dealer. For this purpose, simply scrub the surface to be repainted
with fine sand paper, clean it properly, and apply thin coats (2) of paint successively. Remember, if paint is
applied to the stove in large amounts or over large spots, you need to follow the First Fires procedure described
previously in this manual.
OFF SEASON MAINTENANCE
It is a good idea to give your stove a thorough cleaning at the end of each heating season to decrease the
chances of rust occurring during the off-season. Do this, especially, on the inside of your firebox. Wipe the outside
of the appliance with a non-abrasive cleaner (Windex) and a rag, allow it to dry, then touch-up any spots with
high temperature paint sold by your local dealer. Spraying the inside of the firebox with a rust inhibitor instead of
paint, can also help.
WARNING: Never operate the appliance without a gasket or with a broken one. Damage to the appliance or
even house fire may result.
Weekly
Monthly
Annually or
per Ton
Ashes
Emptied
Lower Burn Chamber
Cleaned
Primary Burn Grate
Cleaned
Exhaust Flue
Inspected/ Cleaned
Secondary Air Ports
Cleaned
Glass
Cleaned
Top Baffle
Cleaned
Combustion Relief Plate
Inspected
Firepot
Inspected
Fuel Cutoff Flap
Inspected/ Cleaned
Primary Air Inlet
Inspected
Outside Air Kit
Inspected
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