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CAUTIONS:
CAUTIONS:
• ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE
• ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE
STOVE.
STOVE.
• THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.
• THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.
• NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH TRAP OPEN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING
• NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH TRAP OPEN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING
THE STOVE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
THE STOVE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
MAINTENANCE
Your wood stove is a high ef
fi
ciency stove and therefore requires little maintenance. It is important to perform
a visual inspection of the stove every time it is emptied, in order to insure that no parts have been damaged,
in which case repairs must be performed immediately. Inspect and clean the chimney and connector pipe
periodically for creosote buildup or obstructions.
AIR TUBES
The air tubes assembled in this unit are designed to provide an accurate mix of secondary air to insure the
highest ef
fi
ciency. Any damage or deterioration of these tubes may reduce the ef
fi
ciency of combustion. The
air tubes are held in position by either screws or snap pins. Locate these to either side of the tube and remove
to allow the tube to be removed and replaced.
GLASS
• Inspect the glass regularly in order 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 sub-
stitute other materials for the glass.
• To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the glass mouldings inside the door. Remove the mould-
ings and replace the damaged piece with a new one. Perform the procedure backwards after replacing.
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.
GASKETING
This unit’s door uses a Ø5/8” rope gasket. It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes
your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good control over the combustion, maximum ef
fi
ciency
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.
WARNING:
• NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE TO THE
STOVE OR EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
PAINT
Only clean your stove with a dry soft cloth that will not harm the paint
fi
nish. If the paint becomes scratched or
damaged, it is possible to give your wood stove a brand new look, by repainting it with a 1200° F heat resistant
paint. For this purpose, simply scrub the surface to be repainted with
fi
ne sand paper, clean it properly, and
apply thin coats (2) of paint successively.
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.
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