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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT CLEAN STOVE WHILE HOT.
Always keep the area around the unit clean and clear of furniture and other objects. Keep all
furniture and drapery a minimum of one metre from the heater.
Clean the heater surface with a dry or slightly damp cloth. In case of condensation, clean the
affected areas before they dry. Clean the door glass with glass cleaner or all-purpose cleaning
solution. The glass used is a ceramic type, which can only be broken by impact or misuse. Do
not clean with materials that may scratch or otherwise damage the glass. Scratches on the glass
can develop into cracks or break. Inspect the glass regularly. If you detect a crack, extinguish the
fire and see replacement of glass on page 55.
Inspect the entire unit frequently for proper operation, fit and soundness of parts.
If any
malfunctioning, cracked, broken, or loose parts or other problems are noted, contact your dealer
or qualified serviceman to inspect and repair the unit.
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT IF
INSTALLED OR FUNCTIONING IMPROPERLY.
Check the fit and seal of the doors and ashpan door frequently. For proper operation an airtight
seal must be maintained around these openings. If the seal is not tight, inspect the gasket. If the
gasket needs replacement, contact your dealer. If the gasket is in good condition, check the
closure latch screws; if these are loose, tighten with a screwdriver and retest the seal.
Store wood in a cool, dry place, well away from any source of flame or heat. If stored outside,
keep the wood covered to protect from rain or snow. Keep paper, wood, rags and other easily
ignited materials away from the wood. If wood should become wet, separate it and allow it to dry
naturally; do not mix wet and dry wood or pile wet wood on top of dry wood.
Any maintenance other than the items specifically covered in these instructions must be
performed by a qualified manufacturer's representative.
Creosote Formation and Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapours, which combine with
expelled moisture to form
creosote.
The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool
chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.
When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during
the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. The chimney connector
must be in good condition and kept clean.
If creosote has accumulated (1/8 "(3 mm) or more) it should be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney fire. Experienced chimney servicing personnel should be consulted.
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