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CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE
SMOKE & CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon
monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when
exposed to elevated concentrations for extended periods.
While the modern combustion systems in heaters
drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted out the
chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or confined
areas can be dangerous. Make sure your stove gaskets
and chimney joints are in good working order and sealing
properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended
that you use both smoke and CO monitors in areas having
the potential to generate CO.
GLASS CARE
•
Inspect and clean the glass regularly to detect any
cracks. If you spot one, turn the stove off immediately.
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming
shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken.
•
If the glass on your stove breaks, replace only with the
glass supplied from your heater dealer. Never substitute
other materials for the glass.
• To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the
glass moldings inside the door. Remove the moldings
and replace the damaged piece with a new one. Perform
the procedure backward after replacing it. When
replacing the glass, you should change the glass gasket
to make sure you keep it sealed.
• Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch.
Use a specialized product, available in the stores where
wood stoves are sold. The glass should be washed only
when cold.
GASKET CARE
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR
WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE OR
EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
This unit’s door uses a 1” diameter rope gasket. It is
recommended that you change the door gasket (which
makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to
ensure good control over the combustion, maximum
efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply
remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the available
gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for
this purpose, and install the new gasket. You may light
up your stove again approximately 24 hours after having
completed this operation.
ATTENTION:
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.
REMOVING THE INSERT FOR PURPOSE OF
INSPECTION
ATTENTION:
FIREPLACE INSERT SURROUND PANELS MAY BE
REMOVED TO INSPECT FIREPLACE INSERT AND
FIREPLACE.
1.
If for any reason you must remove the insert for
inspection of the appliance or fireplace, follow these
rules.
2. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly
cooled.
3. Remove the surround by removing the springs
retaining it to the appliance.
4.
Disconnect the flue gas pipe from the appliance.
5. Slide appliance out to perform inspection.
