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5. NEVER put substances that can ignite explosively
inside the unit, since even small explosions in confined
areas can blow out the glass.
6. This unit has an airwash system, designed to
reduce deposits on the glass.
GLASS AND GASKET
REPLACEMENT
The glass can be broken only with a hit and the
replacement procedure is the same that gasket
replacement.
After extensive use, the sealing material which
provides glass and door seal may need to be replaced
if it does not sustain its resilience. Inspect the glass
and door seal periodically to ensure proper seal. If the
gaskets become frayed or worn, replace immediately.
Contact your dealer or Technical Support at 800-444-
6742 for approved replacement parts.
The following steps should be followed for
replacement of the glass and glass gasket:
1. Ensure that the appliance is not in operation, and is
thoroughly cooled.
2. Remove the screws and glass clips.
3. Lift glass out from glass clips.
4. Remove the old gasket, and clean/replace the
glass.
5. If you need to replace the glass, you must to do
with care avoiding cutting edges and replacing with
an proper glass. See GLASS CARE point.
6. Replace the gasket, starting at the corner of the
glass and working along the edges. Be sure to center
the gasket channel on the glass. Trim the gasket to
length and butt the ends together.
7. Replace the glass in the door, being sure not to
over-tighten the screw and clip.
You may order parts and options by calling 800-444-
6742
The following steps should be followed for
replacement of the door gasket:
1. Ensure the appliance is not in operation and is
thoroughly cooled.
2. Remove the old door gasket and clean the gasket
channel.
3. Using an approved high-temperature gasket
cement, apply a thin coat in the bottom of the
channel.
4. Starting at the hinge side of the door, work into the
channel around the door unit, trim to length and butt
the ends together.
5. Close the door and allow three to four hours for the
cement to set before restarting any fire.
Door Assembly
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COLD HANDLE AND
AIR INLET CONTROL
The manufacturer includes a steel handle with each
fireplace. This handle must be used to open and close
the door, and to move the air control lever.
The handle must be stored away from the fireplace
to prevent that it gets hot. Never leave the handle
installed in the door latch, while operating the
fireplace.
The Air Inlet Control reaches high temperatures. Must
be operated with the cold handle to avoid burns (see
picture)
Illustration 6: Air Inlet Control
Control Settings
Burn rate Inlet Air Setting
Low Fully Closed
Med. Low ¼ Open
Med. High ¾ Open
High Fully Open
CREOSOTE
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors. These combine with moisture
to form creosote. Creosote vapors condense in the
relatively cool chimney flue of a slow - burning fire
– as a result, creosote residue accumulates on the
lining of the flue. If ignited, this creosote makes an
extremely hot fire. The chimney should be inspected
on a regular basis during the heating season, to
determine if a creosote build-up has accumulated. If
it has, the creosote should be removed to reduce the
risk of chimney fire.
WARNING: THINGS TO REMEMBER IN CASE OF A
CHIMNEY FIRE:
1. CLOSE AIR INLET CONTROL
2. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WAYS TO PREVENT AND KEEP
UNIT FREE OF CREOSOTE
1. Burn with the air control fully open for several
minutes at numerous intervals throughout each day
during the heating season, being careful not to over-
fire the unit. This should remove the slight film of
creosote that accumulates during low burn periods.
2. Burn the stove with the draft control fully open for
approximately 20-30 minutes every time you apply
fresh wood. This allows wood to achieve the charcoal
stage faster, and burns wood vapors which might
otherwise be deposited within the system.
3. BURN ONLY SEASONED WOOD. Avoid burning wet
or green wood. Seasoned wood is wood that has
been dried for at least one year.
4. A small, hot fire is preferable to a large, smoldering
one that can deposit creosote within the system.
5. Establish a routine for fuel, wood burner and firing
technique. Check daily for creosote build¬up until
experience shows you how often you need to clean
to be safe. Keep in mind that the hotter the fire, the
less creosote is deposited, and weekly cleanings may
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