Care Of Glass; Care Of Plated Parts; Wood - Napoleon EPA 1100 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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8.8

CARE OF GLASS

If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration and / or
blemishes may result. Normally a hot fi re will clean the glass.
The most common reasons for dirty glass include: not using
suffi cient fuel to get the appliance thoroughly hot, using green
or wet wood, closing the draft so far that there is insuffi cient air
for complete combustion.
If it is necessary to clean the glass, buff lightly with a clean dry
cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT! Clean the glass after the fi rst 10 hours of operation with a
recommended appliance glass cleaner. Thereafter clean as required.
The glass is very strong but do not let burning fuel rest or fall against it and always close the door gently.
NEVER FORCE IT SHUT!
If the glass should ever crack or break while the fi re is burning, do not open the door until the fi re is out and do
not operate the appliance again until the glass has been replaced, available from your Authorized dealer. DO
NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS.
8.9

CARE OF PLATED PARTS

If the appliance is equipped with plated parts, you must clean fi ngerprints or other marks from the plated
surfaces before operating the appliance for the fi rst time. Use a glass cleaner or vinegar and towel to clean.
If not cleaned properly before operating for the fi rst time, the marks can cause permanent blemishes on
the plating. After the plating is cured, the fi ngerprints and oils will not affect the fi nish and little maintenance
is required, just wipe clean as needed. Prolonged high temperature burning with the door ajar may cause
discolouration on plated parts.
NOTE: The protective wrap on plated parts is best removed when the assembly is at room
temperature but this can be improved if the assembly is warmed, using a hair dryer or similar heat
source.

8.10 WOOD

Fuel for the appliance must not be stored closer than the required clearances to combustibles (heat sensitive
material). NEVER STORE WOOD IN THE ASH PAN COMPARTMENT.
Burn only dry, clean unpainted wood that has been seasoned. It produces more heat and less soot or creosote.
Freshly cut wood contains about 50% moisture while after proper seasoning only about 20% of the water
remains. As wood is burned, this water boils off consuming energy that should be used in heating. The wetter
the wood, the less heat is given off and the more creosote is produced.
Both hardwood and softwood burn equally well in this appliance but hardwood is denser, will weigh more per
cord and burn a little slower and longer. Firewood should be split, stacked in a manner that air can get to all
parts of it and covered in early spring to be ready for burning that fall. Dry fi rewood has cracks in the end grain.
Cut the wood so that it will fi t horizontally, front to back, making for easier loading and less of a likelihood that
the wood will roll onto the glass. Ideal lengths of wood are approximately 12".
DO'S
• Build a hot fi re.
• Use only dry wood.
• Several pieces of medium sized wood are
better than a few big pieces.
• Clean chimney regularly.
• Refuel frequently using medium sized wood.
• "Fine Tune" the air settings for optimum
performance.
W415-0763 / 03.04.10
WARNING
!
DONT'S
• Take ash out immediately. Let it accumulate
to a depth of at least one inch. A good ash
layer provides for a longer lasting and better
burning fi re.
• Burn wet wood.
• Close the door too soon or damper down too
quickly.
• Burn one large log rather than two or three
smaller, more reasonably sized logs.
• Burn at continually "low setting", if glass door
is constantly blackened. This means the
fi rebox temperature is too low.
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
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6.1